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
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.