Latest update April 3rd, 2026 12:35 AM
GAPLF initiate training to increase Referees Corp
GAPLF VP and Head of Referees Corp, Gordon Spencer with three of the new recruits.
Kaieteur Sports – In its efforts to satisfy need to build its refereeing corps, the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) has embarked on a programme to train young and interested members of the fraternity to become referees, first nationally and possibly, IPF Category 2 referees in the future.
The GAPLF’s VP and GS met with three (3) aspiring referees who will be introduced to various aspects of refereeing at its 2026 Novices Championships to be held tomorrow, Sunday 8th March at Saints Stanislaus College Auditorium.
These aspiring referees will be supervised by the senior referees while being exposed to some of the key aspects of refereeing, namely equipment check, coordinating the platform, jury duties, and importantly, setting up of the lifting platform for Championship day.
These key elements will be observed in addition to actually performing refereeing duties for the three (3) routines of powerlifting which are squat, bench-press, and deadlift.
It is the GAPLF’s wish that they will remain interested and committed and soon migrate to more technical aspects of refereeing as Championships unfold. We welcome them.
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