The USTA Officials Department oversees the certification and assignments of officials at all levels of tennis in the United States, from grassroots to professional events.
This ongoing program for the recruitment and training of new officials offers an opportunity for tennis enthusiasts to become involved in a variety of officiating roles, ranging from overseeing local junior/senior tournaments and collegiate events, to officiating on court at the US Open. For more information please contact the Official’s Committee Co-Chairs:
Susan Welton at susanscards@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 936-3743
Stef Higa at shiga@fhb.com or (808) 291-1762
Guidelines for Work Opportunities as an Official
• Become certified by attending a class conducted by a National USTA Trainer and passing an open book test.
• Review the 2009 tournament schedule by logging in to www.hawaii.usta.com,scroll to tournaments and then home.
• For District work opportunities please contact the District representatives at :
Maui: Jane Sakakihara at hir0k0@hawaiiantel.net or 808-871-9165
Kauai: Carolyn Lum at hawaii96766@yahoo.com or 808-245-9661
East Hawaii: Carol Ah Yo at ahyokupono@hotmail.com or 808-959-2316
West Hawaii: William Wortley at surfshawaii@yahoo.com or 808-333-4738
Oahu: Myrah Kim at hawaiian10s@yahoo.com or 808-291-1883
• For Section work opportunities please contact the Official’s Committee Co-Chairs
Susan Welton at susanscards@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 936-3743
Stef Higa at shiga@fhb.com or (808) 291-1762
• Please apply for work via email or telephone and your application will be reviewed by the appropriate District or Sectional representative.
Click here for more information on:
-USTA Officials Code of Conduct
-Referee Manual
-Chair Umpire Handbook
Training/Education Information and Schedule and more
Click here for Ball Persons Training Manual