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NEBRASKA OFFICIALS


NEBRASKA DISTRICT OFFICIALS

The Nebraska District Officials Committee oversees the certification and assignments of officials at all levels of tennis, from grassroots to professional events.

 

DISTRICT CHAIR:  LINDA RICHTER

drichter3@cox.net

(402) 291-3546

 

VICE CHAIR:  T.J SANDERFER

Lincoln, NE

TJSanderfer@aol.com

 

BECOMING A CERTIFIED OFFICIAL

IT'S YOUR CALL.... BECOME A USTA OFFICIAL

    Do you enjoy tennis?
    Do you have sharp vision and the ability to concentrate?
    Do you have good communication and organizational skills?
    Are you interested in giving back to tennis some of what it has given you?
    Have you considered becoming a tennis official?
 
We need trained, certified umpires and referees for tournaments throughout the state. We offer the training to get you started in a rewarding and exciting part of the game - tennis officiating. Accept the challenge, you’ll be glad you did.
 

WHAT DOES AN OFFICIAL DO?


While serving as a referee, chair umpire, rover 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?

    Be an active USTA member
    Have eyesight correctable to 20/20
    Attend USTA umpire training
    Pass a written test on rules and procedures

 
For more information contact Linda Richter: drichter3@cox.net , (402) 291-3546.
 

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