A fantastic way to keep fit and get paid for it is to become a referee, says Michael Wilson of the Scottish Football Association Referees (Glasgow) (SFAR).

Starting on Monday September 11 a 12-week course of evening classes starts at the McCance Building at Strathclyde University. ‘This is an introduction to the Laws of the game for those interested in becoming a referee,’ he said. The cost is £25, which may be fully refundable.’

Details from www.sfar-glasgow.co.uk

Chairmen of Glasgow Referees’ Association, Alan Cunningham, recently attended a FIFA elite assistant referees’ course in Switzerland along with 100 other leading European referees and assistant referees. This is part of UEFA’s referee development programme aimed to prepare match officials for the season ahead. Subjects covered included an open microphone and earphone system, referees’ fitness and the development of mental and psychological skills to match high fitness levels.