FOOTBALL: Potential whistle-blowers are required for a new referees' training course at Acre Lane School, off Allport Lane, Bromborough.

The course runs from September 8-October 27 from 6.45-9pm each evening and costs £20, which includes the Laws of the Game booklet worth £4 and registration for the current season.

Nationwide League referee and former Premiership official Dave Pugh and ex-Premier League assistant referee Joe Copeland are both on hand to help out.

* For more details, call Jack Blakemore on 0151 638 0269 or e-mail jack@asktheref.fsnet.co.uk

* Tranmere Rovers are running a girls-only soccer school for six to 16-year-olds at Bebington High Sports College from 10am-noon between Tuesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 28. To book your place, call Louise Edwards on 0151 608 2354.