For umpires who are ready to officiate at major events as a professional umpire.

A national umpire is able to apply the ITTF Laws of Table Tennis and Regulations at a national-level event (or equivalent). While they can do everything a state umpire can, they possess an advanced understanding of the Laws and also present and conduct themselves more professionally.

• Prerequisite:
  • A National Umpire should have been a State Umpire for at least 1 year
  • Can produce records showing they have been active as an umpire and officiated at State Open or Closed events, or an Association Open of equivalent size
  • Received endorsement from their state association
• Focus on professional match conduct and presentation
• 12-month practical umpiring training with a dedicated Mentor
• National Umpire practical assessments – 6 matches reviewed by several experienced Assessors at State Open & National Events
• Successful completion will make you eligible to umpire at National Championships, National and Continental Events, with pathway to ITTF International Umpire Qualifications.