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Was it IN or OUT? Not sure? Wish someone else could make the call? Here is your chance!
We are recruiting officials for all levels of tennis, from grassroots to professional events. Find out what it’s like to have the best seat in the house. Be right on top of the action. When you’re this close, you won’t miss a thing!
USTA NorCal is offering the opportunity for you to attend the officials "ROOKIE SCHOOL" and be certified as a tennis official for the 2012 tennis season.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
USTA NorCal office located at 1920 North Loop Rd., Alameda, CA 94502
Cost to participate is $29 ($25 workshop fee + $4 processing fee) which includes:
- Instruction
- Box lunch
- Membership to the USTA NorCal Umpires and Referees Association
- Copy of the 2012 "Friend at Court" book
Topics that will be covered are the rules of tennis, certification process, different umpire avenues, types of trainings to expand skills, types of tennis officiating and much more. This workshop is ideal for those wishing to earn extra income and for those wishing to be a part of a ‘sport of a lifetime’!
Please note that there is a new prerequisite prior to registering for the workshop. USTA policy requires workshop participants to initiate a Background Screening Process before signing up for the class. The screening is free of charge for USTA members, otherwise there is a fee. To update or acquire USTA membership, please call 1.800.990.8782. Participation in the workshop is not allowed without the background screening. To learn more about the screening process, fees and information, visit the USTA website here. The process may take up to 2 weeks so please start now!
For questions regarding the rookie school please call Silvia Dueñas Bielser at (510) 263-0462. USTA Northern California embraces diversity and strongly encourages applicants from under-represented groups to pursue this opportunity. Multicultural candidates and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
To read more about a career in officiating, click here. Don’t hesitate! REGISTER online now!