State Umpires Course

Current TTV Members:

• Course registration/presenter fee: 
• Participant workbook
• Accreditation fee
• 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 Social/Officials/Coaches level. You can register online: https://www.tabletennisvic.org.au/clubs/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 seminar, 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).