by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

It is an open invitation. Therefore not all nominations may be accepted. Preference will be given to Blue Badge and Blue Badge in Progress umpires.

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 20th February to breakfast on Monday 26th February.

Each umpire will receive a daily allowance of US$25.00 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 Örebro Airport (IATA Code: ORB).

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 the 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 closing date for nominations is Friday 12th January. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Friday 19th January.

For replies and questions, please address:

Swedish Table Tennis Association: Email: [email protected]

2018 Swedish Junior and Cadet Open: Official Letter of Invitation (Saturday 4th November)

2018 Swedish Junior and Cadet Open: Official Nomination Form (Closing Date is Sunday 12th January)