State Umpires Course

Steps before signing up and attending this course:

Complete the following courses on Spin Academy:

• Community Umpires Course on Spin Academy. Follow the Steps listed here to sign in to your account and complete the free online course: https://www.tabletenniseducation.org.au/how-to
• State Umpire Part 1: Officiating Principles Course($75)
• State Umpire Part 2: Training Course($100)

Once done with all the online courses, you can register for the Workshop.

Current TTV Members:

• Course registration/presenter fee: $0. (The fees which paid for the Part 1 and Part 2 online courses will cover the Workshop fees.)
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Attendants have to be over 16 to sit the exam and be accredited

Course Conductor: Gary Warnest (International Umpire/National Referee)

Please note that you need to be a registered member of a club to sign up and to receive your accreditation, insurance coverage, and get work as an Umpire, but don't worry, every club has the right category called Non Playing Official (as a minimum). You can register online: Membership and choose the club from the list.

State Umpire Accreditation – Part 2: Officiating Training

3. Basic Practical Training
Conducted as a 4.5-hour practical umpiring workshop, candidates will be trained in key practical competencies, including:

• Correct use of the scoresheet.

• Checking nets and rackets correctly.

• Proper use of score indication and communication.

• Appropriate use of hand signals (State-level standard).

• Understanding of behaviour regulations.

• Timing a match

• Basic match procedures (pre-, post- and during under single umpire system).