THREE Guyanese, referees Gladwyn Johnson and Maurees Skeete and assistant referee Kevin Stephens, will be among those officiating at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games being held in Barranquilla, Colombia from July 18 to 31.

According to Stanley Lancaster, head of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) refereeing department, this is an achievement for the CONCACAF Tier Two referees, whose participation signals an opportunity for further technical assessment and development.

Lancaster said this is the second time that match officials from Guyana have been invited to participate in the CAC Games.

“This is certainly encouraging and shows the confidence bestowed on the match officials from Guyana to sustain the rigours of competition. This opportunity will also contribute to enhanced technical development, considering the expected networking and level of competition,” said Lancaster.

Johnson is also part of CONCACAF’S Targeted Advanced Referees Programme (TARP), which seeks to foster the technical growth and development of select referees.

The female leg of the CAC Games began on July 18 and will conclude on July 30 while the male competition is from July 19 to 31.

This year’s CAC Games will comprise 38 countries participating in 40 disciplines.