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
Officials

Vincenzo takes big step on his umpiring journey

Umpire Vincenzo Chiarello is setting his sights on the biggest competitions on the international circuit after successfully completing his Level 2 qualification at the recent Mark Bates Ltd U10-13 National Championships.

June 17, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Umpire Nico – my journey from helping out with scoring to selection for the Paris Olympics

Umpire Nico Caltabiano says it was a “dreams-come-true moment” to be selected as part of the officials’ team for the Paris Olympics.

June 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Follow our lead! Four new umpires talk about their journeys

VIDEO: We talk to four umpires who recently completed their Level 2 (National) qualifications - plus find out how you can start your umpiring journey.

June 4, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Start your umpiring journey here!

Would you like to emulate the 18 English umpires who were part of the team of officials at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? If so, why not take the first step on the umpiring ladder at our upcoming course in the North West?

May 28, 2024 | Martin Ireland
Volunteers

Help shape the future of volunteering in table tennis

Table Tennis England are excited to launch their volunteer landscape survey which aims to enhance the volunteering experience in the dynamic world of table tennis. To make this possible, they're asking for your insights!

May 22, 2024 | Martin Ireland
National

Referee Steve doing the hard yards for charities close to his heart

Referee Steve Smith isn’t quite half the man he used to be, but players around the country cannot help but notice the transformation he has undergone in the past year.

April 10, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

We need your input as we shape new Officials Academy

A comprehensive survey, launching today, is the first step towards creating a Technical Officials Academy, which aims to ensure our sport has a sustainable, world-class officiating workforce for  the future.

April 9, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
Officials

Dan and Matt make the grade as National Referees

Dan Bullen and Matt Pryke have completed their Level 2 (National) Referees qualification after passing their practical assessments during the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.

March 27, 2024 | Paul Stimpson