by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

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

Full hospitality will be provided Monday 23rd October to Monday 30th October. Each umpire will receive a daily allowance 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 Nadi (IATA Code: NAN) and Nausori (IATA Code: SUV) International Airports. Nadi Airport is approximately four hours distant from Suva by road.

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 a 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 Referee for the tournament is Dave Delpratt.

Closing date for nominations is Sunday 24th September.

For replies and questions, please address:

Anthony Ho, Chair Local Organising Committee – Email: [email protected]

Steve Reilly, Tournament Director – Email: [email protected]

Dave Delpratt, Referee – Email: [email protected]

ITTF World Cadet Challenge: Official Letter of Invitation (Thursday 14th September)

ITTF World Cadet Challenge: Official Nomination Form (Closing Date is Sunday 24th September)Official Nomination Form (Closing Date is Sunday 24th September)