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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?

 

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.

 

RESOURCES FOR OFFICIALS

• USTA Officials' Page

• Missouri Valley Section Officials' Page

• District Contacts in the MV Section

• Nucula System

• Frequently Asked Questions
  

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