Rick Dell has become the Manchester Basketball Centre’s new Referees Manager.

His appointment will help the club improve standards of officiating at the venue and help nurture the next generation of referees.

A Level 3 referee with more than 20 years’ experience, Rick will begin his role on Monday, 27 February.

His primary focus will be on the club’s community leagues that run on Monday and Friday evenings.

He will also run courses for would-be referees and those looking to move up the officiating ladder.

“I am very happy to be joining a great basketball organisation,” says Rick.

“I am very much looking forward to improving standards and helping referees develop so they can be successful in the National League.”