Introducing Technical Officials Academy
Designed to help develop and guide officials throughout their journey. The seven Technical Officials Academies will help steer newly qualified officials from level one qualification to officiating at events and along the umpire pathway.
Level 1 Umpires Course – Blackpool
Would you like to emulate the English umpires who were part of the team of officials at the World TT Team Championships in London in 2026? If so, why not take the first step on to the umpiring ladder at our upcoming course in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Could you be one of the people who make table tennis happen?
VIDEO: Find out what it takes to organise and deliver a 4* competition - and how to start your own officiating journey.
Margaret Welch: Volunteering to deliver events for 25 years
VIDEO: Margaret Welch, our Technical Official of the Year in the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards, on what she loves about volunteering and her umpiring family!
Umpire Josh’s multi-cultural journey to the World Championships final
From sensational shots to a TTR challenge on match point via players climbing on the table, Josh Reynolds’ journey at London 2026 was a rollercoaster which saw him officiate teams from every continent and ended with him umpiring the Women’s Team final.
Who took part in every point at London 2026?
Hear from some of the Table Tennis England officials who helped make London 2026 happen.
A total of 22 new Level 1 umpires will soon be officiating on the tournament circuit
The umpires – 11 male and 11 female – came through the courses in Plymouth and in Wolverhampton.
London 2026: Home Nations umpires selected for Worlds
Fifteen English umpires have been selected to officiate at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London this year - plus, find out about amazing CPD opportunities for Level 1 Umpires!
Pride of Table Tennis Awards: the South West celebrating success and looking ahead
Last year’s Pride of Table Tennis Awards showed just how powerful recognition can be. Across the South West, nominations celebrated the dedication and impact of... Continue reading
Umpiring Course and seeking volunteers for the Junior 4* at Joola Plymouth
Each year Joola Plymouth host and run the Plymouth Junior 4 Star, a fantastic competition that attracts top Junior players from around the country from... Continue reading
Level 1 Umpires Course – Wolverhampton
How to book a place on the entry level umpiring qualification, with practical element in Wolverhampton,
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