December 8, 2025 | Amanda Leonard
Each year Joola Plymouth host and run the Plymouth Junior 4 Star, a fantastic competition that attracts top Junior players from around the country from U13’s, Cadets and Juniors over two days.
Our next Junior 4 Star is the weekend of February 14th/15th 2026.
To ensure we have the correct number of qualified umpires to enable the smooth running of this tournament. Joola Plymouth are looking to run another L1 Umpire Course which would be a great opportunity for players and also parents or coaches alike to gain their Level 1 qualification (formally known as County Umpire). “I myself was a parent of a junior player when I took my qualification so you don’t necessarily need to be a player either!” – Jason Cornish Tournament Organiser
The qualification consists of some online training (Power points etc) for which all training material will be supplied followed by an online (multiple choice) test prior to a practical assessment where you will be observed umpiring matches with your new found skills for which we propose the practical assessment be carried out at the upcoming Devon Junior Championships on Saturday 10th January 2026.
As we are seeking additional umpires for the upcoming Plymouth Junior 4 Star, the club will cover the cost of the course and all kit for anyone willing to take the qualification and agree to give their time over the weekend of 14/15th Feb for the competition. For those that can help us, food and drink is provided over the weekend and depending on where you are traveling from, we are able to assist with claiming towards your fuel cost if agreed in advance. For those who would like to join this course but are unable to umpire for the club at the February junior 4 Star there will be a course fee of £35 payable to Table Tennis England.
If you would like to join the course please sign up by 12th December at the latest so we are able to ascertain if we have sufficient numbers to run it.
Link to sign up and for further details
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