The Football Federation has held the launch ceremony of Referee Academy VII, officially opening the seventh season of this programme, which aims to prepare and train the new generation of referees in Albania.
The ceremony, held at the FSHF premises, was attended by FSHF Technical Director Abdyl Kuriu, FSHF Referee Department Director Bernardino González Vázquez, the president of the Albanian Football Referees Association (BASHF), Tahir Kastrati, and BASHF Secretary General Klajdi Kola.
During the ceremony, Abdyl Kuriu, Bernardino González Vázquez and Tahir Kastrati delivered speeches to those present, conveying messages on the importance of refereeing and the opportunities the Academy offers to young men and women who wish to join this profession.
Applicants, both young men and young women, who have shown interest in starting their journey in the world of refereeing took part in the event. Albanian FIFA badge-holding referees Florjan Lata, Eglantina Pjetrushaj and Ridiger Çokaj, who represent Albania on the international stage, were also present at the ceremony.
The Referee Academy is an opportunity for all football enthusiasts who wish to prepare professionally and contribute to the development of Albanian football through the role of the referee.
Applications for Referee Academy VII remain open. All those interested may send their request to the email address [email protected]. For more information on the criteria and required documentation, they may also visit the FSHF website page “Bëhu Arbiter”.
FSHF invites all young men and women who have a passion for football to take advantage of this opportunity and become part of the new generation of referees in Albania.
