Officials

Dozens of new umpires qualify around the country

A total of 80 new umpires have completed their Level 1 qualification since April, with more on course to join them.

East

Junior Leaders recruited to help boost School Games in Bedfordshire

Table Tennis England, Be Active, Bedford Community Table Tennis Club and Kempston Academy joined forces recently to help upskill and train the next generation of... Continue reading

November 6, 2024 | Chris Bryden
National

Steve’s heroic HYROX challenge

International Umpire Steve Smith has competed in the Birmingham HYROX challenge for a very worthy cause.

October 31, 2024 | Julie Snowdon
Officials

International Umpire Exam Success

Six English officials, including three aged under 25, are ready to take the next steps on their journeys after passing their International Umpire exams. 

October 21, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Why becoming an umpire is officially brilliant!

On International Referees' Day today, we shine a light on the stories of some of our amazing officials and explain how you can follow in their footsteps.

October 11, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

‘My international debut motivates me to keep learning’ – umpire Vincenzo

BLOG: Umpire Vincenzo Chiarello writes about his first experience officiating on the international stage at WTT Youth Contender Podgorica - and about his ambition to be part of the World Championships in London in 2026.

September 24, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpire Sandy Nash excited by call-up to double World Championships

Sandy Nash is looking forward to seeing the inspirational qualities of players with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s up close as she prepares for her first international tournament as an umpire.

September 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Gold Badge for Nico

Fresh from officiating the Men’s Singles gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, Nico Caltabiano has reached the summit of world umpiring. He has become the first English umpire to achieve Gold Badge status from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). 

September 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpires Swee and Vincenzo ready to step on to international stage

Two recently qualified Level 2 umpires are taking their first steps on the international circuit at the upcoming WTT Youth Contender Podgorica.

August 12, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

It’s ‘beyond a dream’ says Nico as he umpires Paris final

English umpire Nico Caltabiano says umpiring the Men's Singles gold medal match at the Paris Olympics was 'a great honour' and 'beyond a dream'.

August 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Olympics & Paralympics

London 2012 umpire Tom Purcell honoured to add Paralympic selection to his CV

Tom Purcell never really wanted to be an umpire – but he went on to take charge of an Olympic final and has been selected for this summer’s Paralympic Games! Find out how to start your own umpiring journey.

July 30, 2024 | Paul Stimpson