by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

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 Tuesday 28th March to breakfast on Monday 3rd April.

Each umpire will receive a daily allowance per competition day, according to ITTF regulations.

All invited umpires must organize 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (IATA Code: BKK).

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 visa will be provided.

Umpires must wear the International umpiring uniforms as described in the Handbook for Match Officials.

Evaluations for Blue Badge and Blue Badge in Progress Umpires will not be conducted.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 31st March. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Monday 10th April.

For replies and questions, please address: Sakul Ariyachotima, Tournament Director

Email: [email protected]

SET 2017 Thailand Junior and Cadet Open: Official letter of invitation – Junior (Thursday 2nd February)

SET 2017 Thailand Junior and Cadet Open: Official nomination form – Junior (Closing date Friday 31st March)