The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) successfully completed the FIFA Member Association training course for match officials, which was conducted from August 1st–5th at the National Training Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara.
This was disclosed by a release from the federation. According to the correspondence, 20 individuals from various regions participated in the programme which increased the pool of officials for the federation.
“The rigorous training program, funded by FIFA and integral to the global Member Association (MA) course, aims to elevate the refereeing skills to the highest levels. Over the past five days, twenty (20) participants from various regions throughout Guyana—spanning from remote areas to urban centres—immersed themselves in an intensive curriculum designed to refine their expertise and application of the latest FIFA Laws of the Game for 2024-2025”, the release stated.
Meanwhile, Lenval Peart, Head Referee of the GFF, noted, “Guyana has capitalised on this FIFA-funded initiative, which brings elite training to our shores. Given our geographical landscape, we’ve had participants from various regions of Guyana, including those who may not be considered elite but were given the opportunity to experience a higher standard of refereeing. This exposure is crucial for our development, especially considering the limited number of elite referees we currently have.”
“This is not an introductory course for new referees but is tailored for those who are already at an advanced level. Each year, it helps us spot talent that can be considered for future nominations,” Peart further stated.
