The participants also had the opportunity to referee a match and to learn how to fill out a score sheet.

Porto Novo, Benin, August 19, 2013 – The Benin Volleyball Federation organised a Referee’s Course from August 14 to 19 under the instruction of Emile Jabbour from Lebanon.

In all there were 36 participants, including eight women, who came from different parts of the country. They received theoretical and practical instruction on different aspects of the game, in addition to the latest addition to the Rules of the Game. 

The course ended with an exam - that took place on Monday at the ‘Hall des Arts de Cotonou’ - and a closing ceremony, where the successful candidates were awarded certificates recognising their completion of the course.

The closing ceremony was attended by the President of the Benin Volleyball Federation, Didier Aplogan. International Referee Candidate, Mr Adda C. S. Gabin Igor also had the opportunity to address the gathering at the ceremony.