Tennis NSW

Education

Education courses are available and run by Tennis Australia. All courses are free of charge, with a minimum age of 16 years 

The courses include a theory and practical component. Once a course is completed the candidate then completes an on-court or tournament situation assessment. Once competent in this they then become fully accredited official in that discipline. 

Linesperson- Level D 

The Linesperson Level D course is an introduction into officiating. The Linesperson plays an important part in all tennis matches and is a great start for anyone interested in learning more about tennis or even starting their official careers. 

A Linesperson is used at various tournaments including; Sydney International and the Australian Open. 

Court Supervisor  

During a number of junior and local events, there is no access to either a Chair or Linesperson, this is where a Court Supervisor steps in. The Court Supervisor assists Referee and also manages a number of courts guided by the rules and code of behaviour. 

Chair Umpire- Level C The Chair umpire plays a key officiating role within a tennis match, managing all on court activties during a match, assisted by the Line Umpire and Referee. Many successful Australian Chair Umpires are asked to travel all parts of the world and even asked to officiate at the Grand Slams.

Please click here to download the Tennis Australia Officiating Calendar for 2012.