Become a referee

Get involved in the running of tournaments by becoming an official referee

How to qualify to become a referee

We would not be able to run any of our tournaments without referees. These are the volunteers who give their time to manage events ensuring they are run smoothly and within the laws of table tennis and the competition.

To join the referee pathway you would first need to qualify as a Level 1 umpire.

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If you already are a qualified Level 1 Umpire and would like to be involved in the running of tournaments by becoming an official referee follow the links.


Find out how to become an umpire and progress through the umpiring pathway.
Find out how to become a tournament organiser and access supporting resources.

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