How to become Table Tennis Umpire
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Vijaykumar Kannur Asked 10 years ago
Hi this is Vijay from India I’m one of district level player in table tennis.
I want to become table tennis referee or umpire please advise me whom to approach or is it possible can get train in PingSkills site and certificate?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Vijaykumar,
That is great that you are wanting to become an umpire.
The best thing is to contact your National or State association. They should have courses that you can attend to do this. You would also need to complete some practical training as well.
You may find some interesting information on the ITTF site in the Umpiring section, http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf4.asp?category=urc and in the link http://www.ittf.com/URC/PDF/Referee_Career_Dev.2013.pdf.
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Vijaykumar Kannur Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Alois, this information and documents very helpful for me