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
Performance

PDC players and coaches get Elite Training Centre experience

Video: The Elite Training Centre in Sheffield recently hosted the first Pathway Development Centre (PDC) training weekend, bringing together 12 talented players and coaches from across the PDC network.

October 9, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
North East

Game-Changing Coaching Opportunity for South Yorkshire Table Tennis

South Yorkshire has just scored a major win, with two of the sport’s top coaching figures launching regular training camps for young players in Sheffield.... Continue reading

October 8, 2024 | Lauren Evans
Coaching

Register now for our next coaching strategy online feedback sessions

Coaches have a further chance to input into our coaching strategy review at two more online sessions - register now.

October 2, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
North East

Table Tennis Coaches CPD Event: a Great Success in Nottingham

On Sunday 15th September, a highly successful Continuous Professional Development (CPD) event for table tennis coaches was hosted at Carlton Le Willows Academy in Nottingham... Continue reading

September 27, 2024 | Lauren Evans
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
North East

Middlesbrough Coach CPD Workshop at Swerve Table Tennis Club

Attention coaches! An exciting opportunity for professional development is coming to Middlesbrough on the 20th of October. The Coach Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop will... Continue reading

August 28, 2024 | Lauren Evans