Evelyn Fabunmi, Secretary of the Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), told newsmen on Monday in Lagos that the course would hold from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18.
The festival is scheduled to hold between Nov. 29 and Dec. 7 in Lagos.
``The course is to acquaint the referees with the current trend in the game.
``We believe that with the approaching sports festival, our referees need to be conversant with the new trend of officiating in the game.
``The course is open to every referee that deems it fit to participate,’’ Fabunmi said.
The secretary said that as usual, the federation would select outstanding players at the festival that would represent the nation in international competitions.
According to Fabunmi, the selected players would later be invited for camping, ahead of the All Africa Senior Championships to hold next year in Namibia.
She, however, stated that Nigeria's participation in Namibia would be determined by availability of sponsors and other logistics.
``We intend to scout for the best at the festival, so that these players will be trained to represent the country in international competitions.
``If we have access to funds, we may camp them before we participate at the continental championships in Namibia next year.
``Although, we intend to be part of the competition, if we are unable to get sponsors, we may not be able to travel,’’ the secretary said.
Fabunmi added that the Namibian competition would hold in January 2013.
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