by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager

It is an open invitation. Therefore not all nominations may be accepted; a maximum of two submissions per national association is requested.

Furthermore only nominations submitted by bona fide national associations will be considered.

Full hospitality will be provided from dinner on Sunday 27th May to breakfast on Friday 1st June. Each umpire will receive a daily allowance per competition day of US$ 30.00 according to ITTF regulations.

All invited umpires must organize their own transport to the region as well as travel and medical insurance. In addition, all invited umpires are responsible for early arrival and late departure. Local transport will be provided from and to Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA Code: YYZ).

Should a nominated umpire require a visa, kindly send relevant details when submitting the nomination (full name as in passport, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, expiry date of passport). A letter of invitation will be provided. Please note that all costs associated with the visa application are the responsibility of the applicant and the issuance of a visa is at the sole discretion of the relevant Consulate or Embassy.

An umpires’ briefing will be held on Sunday 27th May; evaluations for Blue Badge and Blue Badge in Progress Umpires will be held.

Umpires must wear the International umpiring uniforms as described in the Handbook for Match Officials.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 30th March. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Wednesday 4th April.

For replies and questions, please address:

Table Tennis Canada:

Joe Fisher, Director of Education and Training  Email: [email protected]

2018 Canadian Junior and Cadet Open: Official Letter of Invitation (issued Wednesday 14th March)

2018 Canadian Junior and Cadet Open: Official Nomination Form (closing date is Friday 30th April)