Chair Umpire Application

Dear applicant,

Complete the form including all your relevant career experience.
Please, be aware that holding a valid licence issued by the applicant’s home country is a MANDATORY requirement. Otherwise, contact your National Federation.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required to work in any FIP Tournament. Other languages known are a plus.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

• Premier Padel Tournaments:
  • Registration will close 8 weeks before the week in which the tournament is held.
  • 1 week after closing, the FIP Refereeing Department will select and duly notify the chosen and non-chosen candidates.
• Promises Tournaments / Cupra FIP Tour / National Championships / Others:
  • Registration will close at least 4 weeks before the week in which the tournament is held.
  • Appointments for these tournaments will be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • This category of tournaments can be designated either by the national/regional federation where the tournament is to be held (under approval by the FIP Refereeing Department), or by the FIP itself directly. Therefore, we recommend that, in addition to making the request to the FIP directly, you request it from the national/regional federation of the tournament.

Please note that each application is valid ONLY for the selected tournament. Any other tournament for which you wish to apply must be submitted using a new application form.