A total of 36 men and women referees attended the five-day sessions, divided in two groups, with the first group kicking-off from 10 to 14 March and the second from 16 to 20 March. Following the programme, the Academy referees were furnished with in-depth knowledge of the Laws of the Game by the technical experts. Key areas of physical preparation such as training plans, fitness monitoring and nutrition were delivered by the fitness educators.
