THE Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) last Sunday wrapped up its six-day referees training course which was hosted in collaboration with the International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) at the National Gymnasium. 

Under the guidance of FIVB trainer Carlos Cimino of Brazil, fifteen officials drawn from around Guyana completed the course which saw them exposed to five days of theory and one day of practical sessions.
Course coordinator Marlon Pearson, in his closing remarks, thanked all the participants for completing the programme and encouraged them to put their newly gained knowledge to practice and also thanked Cimino for his excellent work over the six-day period.
The Brazilian commended the officials and urged them to be only the best and said he is looking forward for some of them to become international referees. He urged them to always come forward and make their contribution and not stay in the background.
According to a release from the GVF, Cimino reiterated that he knows this is a start but with much practice they will become excellent referees.
Participants were also very optimistic and are very eager to put their newly acquired knowledge to the test and plan to do their best.
The event concluded with each of the participants being presented with their Certificate of Participation.