San Diego County Tennis Umpires
About Us
"The proper role of a tennis official is to ensure that any given tennis match is conducted under the fairest possible conditions. Tennis umpires should serve out of love for the game of tennis and a keen interest in seeing that it is played under the best possible conditions. Ideally, a tennis official is A FRIEND AT COURT, helpful to players and spectators. In this role, tennis officials make a useful contribution to the game." (from USTA, Friend At Court)
- History
San Diego County Tennis Umpires Assocation (SDCTUA) was founded in 1974 for the purpose of coordinating tennis officiating in San Diego County, and to provide trained, certified officials for tennis events conducted in San Diego County. Since it's inception, SDCTUA has also been involved in the recruiting and training new officials, and providing continuing education and fellowship for active, retired and associate officials. SDCTUA was established as non-profit California corporation and always welcomes new members! - Membership
To join, you must first be a member of the USTA. The USTA requires umpires to pass a yearly certification exam at a level appropriate for the work they do. An umpire should be in good physical condition including excellent eyesight, verified through professional eye examinations every other year. Active members must work a minumum number of matches appropriate to their certification level to maintain their good standing. To join our local group, annual membership costs $30 and includes access to assignments, bi-monthly meetings and a newsletter, and a standing invitation to all Association training and social events. Our bi-monthly meetings convene on the second Wednesday of odd months at 7:00 PM at the Balboa Tennis Club at Morley Field in San Diego. Above all, officiating requires a love of tennis and a desire to give back to the game; qualified individuals, pleas join us! For information about becoming a member contact our Membership Committee. -
Services
Our members officiate tennis matches, but more than that, we coordinate tennis officiating, providing officiating services to tennis tournament held in the area (San Diego County). We also provide training for new umpires and learning opportunities for certified officials. Our members make expert, interesting and lively speakers for tennis training events, tournament parties or banquets. We also serve as a local resource for tennis information for the tennis community. - Events Officiated
Professional Tournaments, ITF, ATP and WTA
USTA Sanctioned Tennis, Leagues, Local Tournaments, National Championships
College Tennis, Division I, II and III, ITA Tennis, Men and Women
Open, Adult, Junior, Senior, NTRP, Wheelchair Divisions of Play