BFA crestBARBADOS
FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION
Referees taking part in a training session on the football field

Referees Department

Recruiting, training and supporting match officials to ensure football in Barbados is played fairly, safely and to the highest standards.

Supporting the game.

The Referees Department plays a vital role in Barbadian football, recruiting, training and supporting match officials to ensure the game is played fairly, safely and to the highest standards across all levels.

our responsibilities

Education & training

Delivering quality training and ongoing education for current and future referees.

Match officiating

Appointing and supporting match officials across BFA competitions.

Referee development

Creating clear development opportunities at all levels of the game.

Meet the team.

Mark Forde, Referees Manager

Mark Forde

REFEREES MANAGER

Clifton Garnes

PHYSICAL INSTRUCTOR

Trevor Taylor

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR

Developing referees.

The department places greater emphasis on referees’ recruitment and retention and at least two referees’ recruitment courses are held during the year which provides for a greater level of young candidates to attend.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE

Assessment of video Analysis 

Game Management & Team Work

Report Writing

Tactical Fouls & Offisde

Referee movement & positioning

Penalty area incidents and Challenges.

Referees Committee

Committee appointments: 2026–2028

Chairman
Frederick Hoyte
Deputy Chairman
Sherlock Wall
Member
Clifford Garnes
Member
Trevor Taylor
Member
Edley Malcolm