GFF/GFRC launch programme aimed at developing elite referees

Members of the FIFA Rap Launch Committee sitting from left to right: GFRC Secretary Troy Peters, GFF Vice President Ivan Persaud, GFRC President Alfred King, Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Frank Anthony, GFF President Christopher Matthias, FIFA Referees Instructor Peter Prendergast and FIFA Fitness Instructor Allan Brown while the participating referees stand at the back.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC) officially opened the FIFA Referees Assistants Programme (RAP) in Guyana at an opening ceremony yesterday at the Georgetown Club on Camp Street.

The programme, which will feature 30 referees, commenced yesterday at the Georgetown Club training facility and will conclude on Saturday.

Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony during the feature address said:”I must congratulate the GFF,