THREE refereeing courses have been arranged in a bid to combat the shortage of officials in Worcestershire.

They will be held at the county FA headquarters in De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovett.

The first course is on Friday, August 22, from 7pm until 9pm, and continues for eight weeks.

An intensive weekend programme is on Saturday, September 6, from 9am until 4.30pm and from 9am until 12.30pm on Sunday, September 7, followed by an exam the following Friday.

There is also a course for females on Wednesday, September 3, from 7.30pm, which will run over five weeks.

Anyone interested can call 01905 827137 or Bill Allsopp on 01299 826654.