12 Jun 2018

The Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association invites 10 International Umpires to officiate at the forthcoming 2018 Chinese Taipei Junior and Cadet Open.

An ITTF World Junior Circuit tournament, staged in Taipei City, play commences on Wednesday 22nd August and concludes on Sunday 26th August.

by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager

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

A maximum of two applications per national associations is requested.

Full hospitality will be provided in a twin room commencing with dinner on Tuesday 21st August, concluding with breakfast on Monday 27th August. Each umpire will receive a daily allowance of US$30.00 per competition day, according to 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (IATA Code: TPE).

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 25th June. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Friday 6th July.

For replies and questions, please address:

Liu Chia-Yu, Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association:

Email: [email protected]

2018 Chinese Taipei Junior and Cadet Open: Official Letter of Invitation (Issued Tuesday 12th June)

2018 Chinese Taipei Junior and Cadet Open: Official Nomination Form (Closing date is Monday 25th June)

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