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Officials are always needed. Highlighted at Wimbledon for their professionalism and concentration, the role is understated. But it’s vital. Without them, tennis competitions wouldn’t happen.
Pictured is Avon’s Victor Prelici, a young umpire who won the County LTA award for Official of the Year.
There’s a whole host of different tennis official roles you can get involved with, including:
- Line or Chair Umpire
- Competition Organiser
- Referee
- Court Supervisor
If you are unsure of where to start, you can learn more here: How To Get Started In A Tennis Official Role | LTA
The south west region has two courses coming up: September in Wiltshire:
Referee Course – South West (lta.org.uk) and October in Exeter: Referee Course – South West (lta.org.uk)