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'.
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.
Volunteer Debbie clocks up a golden milestone at Paris 2024 table tennis event
Table tennis volunteer Debbie Oram won’t win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics – but she will be celebrating a golden achievement as she clocks up her 50th major event as a volunteer.
Coaching strategy: Gavin Evans outlines next steps
VIDEO: The coaching strategy review is ready to move to the next phase after completion of a series of listening exercises.
Day out at the Palace thrills Ken and Gary
Table tennis volunteers Gary Howes and Ken Eliot were thrilled to keep a royal appointment with the King at a Buckingham Palace garden party.
Join our team of Volunteers and support the Team GB Olympic FanZone!
Join our team of Volunteers and support the Team GB Olympic FanZone!
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.
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.
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.
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?
