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 commencing with dinner on Thursday 1st February, concluding with breakfast on Monday 5th February.

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 Luxembourg Airport (IATA Code: LUX).

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.
Blue Badge and Blue Badge will not be held.

The Referee for the tournament is Isabelle Beumier, the Deputy Referee is Vincent Blanchard; a meeting with the Referees will be held at 11.00am on Friday 2nd February.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 5th January. The list of umpires accepted will be advised on or before Wednesday 10th January.

For replies and questions, please address:

Jean-Marie Linster, Tournament Director

Email: [email protected]

2017 ITTF World Junior Circuit Finals: Official Letter of Invitation (Sunday 17th December)

2017 ITTF World Junior Circuit Finals: Official Nomination Form (Closing date is Friday 5th January