A-two-day
volleyball referees course ended in Banjul last Sunday under the auspices of
Gambia Volleyball Federation.
Speaking
at the closing ceremony, Kalilu Bajo, Referees Committee Chairman, thanked the
trainer for a job well done.
He
emphasized the need for commitment from the trained referees and urged them to
be united and attend games regularly and on time.
Pa
Dodou Sarr, Technical Director GBVF urged participants to be honest in their
trade as their decisions influence the outcome of games.
He
also urged them to make best use of the rule book since it was their guiding
angel.
Bai
Dodou Jallow, the trainer thanked the participants for their commitment and
dedication in the training.
He
challenged the participants to read and do research, noting that the rules of
the game are always developing.
Mr.
Jallow emphasized that the future of the game is in the hands of the
participants as they (the old once) are facing out.
Mr
Jallow urged the referees to be meeting regularly to assess their performance
and adjust on their short comings.
Meanwhile,the
Gambia Volleyball Federation will conduct a 2-day national refresher program
for coaches.
The
coaching program will run from the 17 - 18 June and will be instructed by
renowned coaches Ebrima Nyass and Pa Baboucarr Barrow.
The
technical directorate officials will also partake in the training.
This
will be the first capacity building program for the year and the federation is
putting together things for the participants to be well equipped as this will
avail them the opportunity to refresh their know how in the game of volleyball.