GFF/Concacaf kick off two-day Match Commissioners Workshop to boost football operations in Guyana
Apr 06, 2025
GEORGETOWN- The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with Concacaf, is hosting its Match Commissioners Workshop at the National Training Centre (NTC), Providence.
Participants and officials at the GFF and Concacaf Match Commissioners Workshop.
The two-day event, taking place on April 5th and 6th, 2025, is designed to strengthen the operational capacity of competition officials by enhancing their knowledge and skills in match organization and oversight. The initiative is part of the GFF’s ongoing commitment to professionalizing the management of football competitions across the country.
Day one of the workshop opened with an official welcome, group introductions, and an overview of the role and responsibilities of a Match Commissioner.
Participants delved into topics such as the profile of the Match Commissioner, departmental functions, and the critical duties they perform on match days—from overseeing pre-match protocols and stadium inspections to monitoring compliance and submitting official reports. The day also includes a stadium walkthrough and concludes with a live football match, which will be used as a practical case study for analysis.
The workshop reinforces the GFF’s core values of unity, fairness, integrity, and professionalism.
Match Commissioners serve as the Federation’s official representatives at games and are expected to embody these values in every aspect of their work. With an emphasis on ethical conduct, impartiality, and effective coordination, the training ensures that match officials can confidently execute their duties while maintaining the highest standards.
Attendees listen to a point being made by one of the resource persons on day one of the event.
With participation from across GFF Member Associations and the Executive Committee, the workshop is an essential step in building a pool of qualified, disciplined, and accountable Match Commissioners.
The GFF President, Wayne Forde attended the workshop and was pleased to give a few remarks. He said, “Our match commissioners play a vital role in managing and overseeing every aspect of football competitions, ensuring that we adhere to regulations and uphold the highest standards.”
He added, “This workshop aims not only to expand our commissioners’ expertise and increase the number of certified professionals but also to pave the way for more Guyanese to participate in Concacaf and CFU tournaments. We are committed to elevating the quality of football from grassroots to professional levels, because our players, fans, and partners deserve an exceptional competition experience at every level.”
As the local football landscape continues to grow, the GFF is ensuring that its foundation of competition management is robust, efficient, and aligned with international best practices.
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