International Umpire Opportunities in Australia - August 2019

Australia is hosting four (4) international badminton tournaments in four weeks during late August to September. These events provide an excellent opportunity for Australian Umpires and Line Judges to be able to officiate at such high level level competition while keeping close to home! Particularly in light of the qualification season for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the international badminton events are bound to attract some of the best athletes in the world.

With the introduction of fixed height service Badminton World Federation (BWF) rule in 2019, every international match now needs an umpire and service judge, resulting in double the number of umpires required for each event.

As a result, we invite as many accredited umpires (and line judges) to consider taking up the upcoming opportunities throughout Australia, and join a global badminton community who are as passionate about the sport as you!

South Australian International (12th to 15th September 2019)

** Urgently need 15 Umpires **

The organisers will provide:

• Airport transfers

• Local transport

• Accommodation (twin share)

• Breakfast and meals

Please contact Simon Oaten (oatense@gmail.com) and CC' the Badminton Australia Technical Officials Committee (batoc@badminton.org.au) to indicate your availability.

Sydney International (19th to 22nd September 2019)

Organisers will provide:

• Subsidised accommodation

• Airport transfers, and transfers to the Sports Hall (if a last minute deal have them staying outside the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct)

• Meals at the competition venue

• YONEX uniforms where required

Please contact Carolyn Toh (ctohy@yahoo.com.au) to indicate your availability.

All levels of officials are welcome to take on the fantastic opportunity to gain experience in international level of play. If you are not sure, be sure to reach out to the contacts listed and gain more information.