How to become Table Tennis Umpire

Vijaykumar Kannur Asked 9 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 9 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.