27 Apr 2018

The Cook Islands Table Tennis Association in conjunction with ITTF-Oceania invites International Umpires to officiate at the forthcoming ITTF World Junior Circuit tournament to be staged from Monday 4th to Thursday 7th June, followed by the Road to Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games 2018 – Oceania tournament to be held on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th June.

Both events will be staged in Rarotonga.

by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager

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 in a twin room from dinner on Sunday 3rd June to breakfast on Sunday 10th June. Each umpire will receive a daily allowance per competition day as per ITTF regulations.

All invited umpires must organise 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 Rarotonga International Airport (IATA Code: RAR).

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 Friday 4th May. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Monday 7th May.

For replies and questions, please address:

Ryan Wiegand ITTF-Oceania Events Officer
Email: [email protected]

Cook Islands Table Tennis Association
Email: [email protected]

2018 Cook Islands Junior and Cadet Open / Road to Buenos Aires:
Official letter of invitation (issued Friday 27th April)

2018 Cook Islands Junior and Cadet Open / Road to Buenos Aires:
Official nomination form (closing date is Friday 4th May)

World Junior Circuit Umpires and Referees 2018 Road to Buenos Aires 2018 Cook Islands Junior & Cadet Open Oceania