Umpires Uniform
The ITTF Umpires and Referees Committee (URC) has adopted the following uniform color combinations for umpires working ITTF World Title events starting no later than January 1, 2005.
International Umpires working ITTF non-world title events may wear their National Uniform (if one exists) or the ITTF International Umpire Uniform.
It is the responsibility of the International Umpire – or their National Association – to provide the recommended uniform in order for them to represent their association at World Title Events.
The objective of a uniform dress code for ITTF International Umpires across multiple associations is not to stifle individuality, self-expression or national identity, but to have near uniformity in presentation of officials for spectators and TV coverage.
Standard full dress Umpire uniform for working in mild / air-conditioned environments
| Men | Women | |
| Jacket / Blazer | Solid “Navy Blue” single breasted – tailored jacket / blazer | Same |
| Shirt / Blouse | “Light blue” long sleeve dress shirt with collar | “Light blue” long sleeve dress blouse with collar |
| Pants / Skirt | “Khaki / Tan” dress pants / trousers | “Khaki / Tan” dress skirt or pants |
| Tie | “Red” Tie – with optional ITTF logo | “Red” scarf – with optional ITTF logo |
| Belt – if worm | “Black” dress / leather belt with a small buckle | Same |
| Shoes | “Black” dress or sports shoes with non-marking soles. | Same. |
| Socks | “Black” ankle length or higher socks | Hosiery when worn with skirt |
| Sweater
(Optional for cold weather) |
Solid “Navy Blue” long or short sleeve
sweater worn under the jacket if the temperature inside or outside the playing hall is too cold. |
Same |
| Badge / Pin | The ITTF International Umpire Badge / Pin – worn on the left lapel of the jacket. | Same |
| Other badge / pin (optional) | Only one other badge / pin that is smaller in size than the IU badge / pin representing the home association. Worn on the right lapel | Same |
| Patches identifying home association, region, membership in other organizations or participation in previous events. | None | Same |
| Other National and International credentials | While working as an International Umpire, only the IU badge / pin should be worn even if the umpire has other national or international qualifications (i.e. National or International Referee) | Same |
| Hats and other head gear | None – unless approved by the Referee | Same |
| Name tag | A white nametag with black lettering in Times New Roman font with the last name all in CAPITAL / UPPERCASE letters, followed by a comma then the first name (or preferredname) in lower case letters with the first letter capitalized.
The nametag should be 2 cm wide by 8 cm long and is worn on the right lapel of the jacket about the same height as the IU badge/ pin. |
Same |
| Examples of name tags
One LAST name and one First name Two first names Two LAST names and Two First names One first name & Nick name (in brackets) Two first names with a Nick name Junior, Senior, III Compound last name Compound last name and two first names |
DILLON, Steven
MOHAMMED, Hassan-Ibrahim LIEBANA ANDRES, Juan-Carlos ZHANG, Cheong (Joe) ZAKI, Mohammed Hassan (MO) ZIPPER, José (Jr.) LAI-FATT, Liu ABDEL-MEGEED, Khaled-Ali |
MARCUM, Susan MONTGOMERY, Mary-Elizabeth GUELBENZU FERNENDEZ, Maria- Teresa
CHAN, Hua (Linda) FENG, Wan-Ting (Amy)
AL-KHALIFA, Mona VAN-DER-BIEST, Elaine-Ingrid |
Standard light dress Umpire uniform for working in hot / non air conditioned environments
| Men | Women | |
| Jacket / Blazer | None | None |
| Shirt / Blouse | “Light blue” Short sleeve dress shirt with collar. NO T-SHIRTS | Same |
| Pants / Skirt | “Khaki / Tan” dress pants /trousers | “Khaki / Tan” dress skirt or pants |
| Tie | None | None |
| Belt – if worm | “Black” dress / leather belt with a small buckle | Same |
| Shoes | “Black” dress or sports shoes with non-marking soles. | Same. |
| Socks | “Black” ankle length socks | Hosiery when worn with skirt |
| Badge / Pin | The ITTF International Umpire Badge / Pin – worn on the left side of the shirt. | Same |
| Other badge / pin (optional) | Only one other badge / pin that is smaller in size than the IU badge / pin representing the home association. Worn just below the name tag | Same |
| Name tag | A white nametag with black lettering (same as above) worn on the right side of the dress shirt at about the same height as the IU pin. | Same |