The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) has successfully concluded its prestigious Next Generation Referees Training Course in St. Kitts and Nevis, with a formal closing ceremony held at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel. This intensive regional program, organized by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA), brought together promising football officials from across the Caribbean for comprehensive professional development.
Under the coordination of Graeme Browne, Head of the SKNFA Referees Department, participants engaged in rigorous classroom sessions, fitness assessments, practical match simulations, and specialized leadership training designed to elevate officiating standards throughout the region.
Antigua and Barbuda’s Robert Emmanuel emerged as a standout performer, securing second place among male referees while also receiving one of the program’s distinguished Leadership Awards. His compatriot, Teyarni Mourrillon, also successfully completed the training, gaining invaluable regional experience.
The ceremony recognized multiple high-achieving officials: Guyana’s Sherwin Alli received the Peer Award, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Jody Walters earned the Instructors’ Award, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Shawn Gonsalves and Martinique’s Gladys Namit were named Top Male and Top Female Referees respectively. Jamaica’s Monique Williams claimed second place among female participants.
This initiative represents CFU’s strategic investment in developing the Caribbean’s next generation of elite football officials. Organizers emphasized that the successful execution of the program underscores SKNFA’s ongoing commitment to advancing referee education and elevating football officiating standards across the Caribbean region.