by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

It is an open invitation. Therefore not all nominations may be accepted. Furthermore only nominations submitted by bona fide national associations will be considered.

Full hospitality will be provided from dinner on Tuesday 22nd May to breakfast on Monday 28th May. Each umpire will receive a daily allowance of €22.00 per competition day, 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 Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (IATA Code: GDN).

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.

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

The closing date for nominations is Monday 16th April. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Tuesday 17th April.

For replies and questions, please address:

Jakub Otys, Polish Table Tennis Federation:
Email: [email protected]

2018 Polish Junior and Cadet Open: Official Letter of Invitation (issued Monday 19th March)

2018 Polish Junior and Cadet Open: Official Nomination Form (closing date is Monday 16th April)