10 referees pass futsal course at Novartis

Gavin Sartain making a point at Middlesbrough

Gavin Sartain making a point

Grimsby referee Gavin Sartain has added a qualification to tutor futsal referees to his CV. His first course, open to referees that are currently qualified as full sided match officials, was held at Novartis end of September.

If my information is correct five of the ten were from Scunthorpe and out lying areas, of the locals John Mawer and John Drew have refereed futsal several seasons, this their first opportunity to take an FA course locally. Which if my maths are correct gives the league the potential of three more qualified futsal referees.