Career
He is the second professional referee from the town as Premier League referee Chris Foy also hails from Street Helens. On 12 April 2013, Ganson retired his whistle to take up the role of Match Officials Coach and Technical Director. His first professional game was Barrow v Carlisle on 27 August 1995.
His first Super League game was Castleford v Paris Saint-Germain on 17 August 1996.
He has refereed in the 2000 & 2008 Rugby League World Cups. He has refereed England v Wales in 2008.
He has refereed Italy v Scotland on 17 October 2009 in the Rugby League European Cup. He has refereed Australia v New Zealand on 24 October 2009 in the 4 Nations.
He has refereed England v Australia on 31 October 2009 in the 4 Nations.
