As part of Tennis West’s continued commitment to fostering a fair, respectful, sportsmanlike and inclusive playing environment, we are pleased to share with you the Junior 2025/26 Summer League Officiating Pilot Plan.
This initiative has been developed in response to a rise in poor on-court Junior player behaviour and spectator interference and aims to support clubs in creating a safer and more enjoyable environment for players, parents, and spectators.
Importantly, this direction is backed by community feedback where 92% of respondents to our recent Junior League survey agreed that the presence of trained league officials at all Junior League fixtures would help in reducing incidents of negative sideline and/or on-court behaviour.
The pilot introduces a two-pronged officiating model involving Match Supervisors and newly introduced League Assistants, with clubs and parents taking shared responsibility for maintaining a high standard of conduct and match integrity.
If you are interested in becoming a Match Supervisor and/or League Assistant please speak to your club.
Key points include:
- Mandatory participation for all clubs entering junior teams in the 2025/26 season.
- Required online training modules for Match Supervisors and League Assistants.
- A structured education workshop.
- Clearly defined expectations around spectator behaviour, on-court supervision, dispute resolution, and integrity reporting.
As we head into the season, please note the following minimum venue requirements:
- 4 or fewer courts: 1 Match Supervisor
- 5–8 courts: 1 Match Supervisor and 1 League Assistant
- 9 or more courts: 1 Match Supervisor and 2 League Assistants
These minimums are designed to help ensure strong support and supervision across all Junior League venues.
Congratulations to those who completed a Match Supervisor and League Assistant Workshop in July.
It was fantastic to see such strong engagement from coaches, parents and club volunteers across the four sessions.
We encourage all clubs to begin identifying suitable personnel for these roles and to prepare for the upcoming training sessions. The requirement is One Match Supervisor and Two League Assistants at each venue per week. Therefore, it is recommended that each club nominate Two Match Supervisors and Two or More League Assistants for training.
If your club has not yet participated, or you have additional personnel who need to attend, we will be running more workshops on the following dates:
Thursday 21 August 6.30 – 8pm
Friday 22 August 11-12.30pm
Saturday 23 August 11-12.30pm
Sunday 24 August 11-12.30pm
Saturday 6 September 11-12.30pm
Sunday 7 September 11-12.30pm
Location: State Tennis Centre – Hopman Cup Room
Additionally, there will be a further three workshops at various clubs around the Perth Metro Area:
Monday 11 August – UWA Tennis Club, 6.30-8pm
Sunday 31 August – Safety Bay Tennis Club, 10-11.30am
Monday 1 September – Bayswater Tennis Club, 6.30-8pm
Please understand that this training is a requirement for acceptance into junior league:
No Match Supervisors or League Assistants = NO JUNIOR TEAMS.
In-Person Workshop
Click below to register your clubs Match Supervisors and League Assistants attendance at the State Tennis Centre.
Online Courses
Click on the button below to read the Steps to Enroll in the relevant Online Courses. It is highly recommended that you complete the relevant online courses before your in-person workshop and must be completed by Sunday 14th of September.
The pilot will be reviewed post summer season to re-evaluate the model and the weekly minimum requirements.
Steps to Enroll in Online Courses
If you have any questions or require further clarification, feel free to reach out via this email [email protected]
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