The association will run two grade three referee courses ahead of the new season: Sheffield on Saturday 12th September and Manchester on Saturday 19th September. Both run from 09:30 to 16:00 and include the written examination.
The course is open to anyone aged sixteen or over who is registered with a member club. There is no charge. Candidates who pass will be appointed to under 11 and under 13 fixtures alongside a mentor for their first season.
The northern game depends on its officials and the panel has been stretched in recent seasons. If every club sends two candidates the calendar runs itself. Book a place through the officials page.