CONCACAF symposium provides path for referee growth
20.58The annual International Referee Symposium held in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas, held on March 24, once again provided CONCACAF�s referees with an opportunity to exchange best practices and review key points within the laws of football. The event took place during the XXXVII Dallas Cup, a prestigious international youth soccer tournament in the United States.
Through the six-hour symposium, leaders within the referee community concentrated on important changes to the game, rules and regulations. �We focused on positioning, movement, changes in law, how important it is to emphasize the practical training and understanding the game tactically,� said Esse Baharmast (photo), a former FIFA World Cup referee. �The seminar is a great opportunity to establish relationships with coaches and staff, while exchanging ideas and best practices.� With the goal of raising the standard of refereeing in CONCACAF, more than 200 referees from around the region in were in attendance, including representatives from Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and the United States.
Some of the subjects covered included: positioning and movement, tactical reading of the game, fouls and misconduct, handball, offside, penalty area incidents, latest law changes as approved by IFAB, fitness preparation and the new fitness standards.
CONCACAF�s Refereeing Department remains focused on the advancement of teamwork, collaboration and creativity, to further develop and improve referees� performance on the field.
Source: CONCACAF
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