BECOME AN OFFICIAL

Louisiana Needs Officials!

• Do you enjoy tennis?
• Do you have sharp vision and the ability to concentrate?
• Are you interested in giving back to tennis some of what it has given you?
• Have you considered becoming a tennis official?

What does an official do?

• While serving as a referee, chair, roving or line umpire, a tennis official makes sure that a tennis match is conducted under the fairest possible conditions.

How do I become an official?

To become an official you must

• Be a USTA member
• Have eyesight correctable to 20/20
• Pass a written test on rules and procedures

Where can I find officiating opportunities?

• Junior and adult tournaments
• State high school championships
• District and sectional events
• Collegiate matches
• National championships
• Satellite Series
• Challenger Series
• Professional events