Tonight was a very special night for the MTOA as Terry and Mark Gatzki hosted the annual meeting at their home in Plano. Before the annual meeting everyone enjoyed a time of food and fellowship and during the meeting, Board Member Joe Mounger, introduced our new MTOA website. You can view the new website at:
http://www.mtoaofficials.com/
Also during the annual meeting our membership elected and re-elected the following board members:
Nancy King (re-elected)
Randy McDonald (re-elected)
Joe Mounger (elected)
Gary Tolbert (re-elected)
Immediately following the annual meeting, the Board of Directors met and unanimously approved the following action:
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015:
New pay scale for all officials working sanctioned USTA tournaments in the Metroplex:
Referee: $20/hour with an 8 hour minimum
Umpire: $18/hour with a 6 hour minimum
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
MTOA Annual Meeting
The MTOA will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. This is always a great time to get to know your fellow officials and there will be a short business meeting in which the financial accounting will be given and some new board members elected. There will also be a Board Meeting immediately following for all of the board members.
The annual meeting will be held at the home of Terry Gatzki. Here is her information:
4505 Turnberry Court
Plano, TX 75024
432 528 7389
The annual meeting will be held at the home of Terry Gatzki. Here is her information:
4505 Turnberry Court
Plano, TX 75024
432 528 7389
Saturday, October 12, 2013
A Word From Our President
MTOA Officials,
Just a reminder. Complete your work record on Nucula making sure that your school grades are included. Once completed, highlight the My Account tab and click on the My Settings tab. Next click on the Certs Tab and scroll down the 2014 Pending Certifications and at the bottom is the Re-certification request button.
This must be completed by October 31, 2013.
Best regards,
Lee Thornburn
MTOA President
Just a reminder. Complete your work record on Nucula making sure that your school grades are included. Once completed, highlight the My Account tab and click on the My Settings tab. Next click on the Certs Tab and scroll down the 2014 Pending Certifications and at the bottom is the Re-certification request button.
This must be completed by October 31, 2013.
Best regards,
Lee Thornburn
MTOA President
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
New Chair Training Opportunities Being Offered
In order to succeed in the ITA world or in the world of officiating in general the key to success is TRAINING AND MORE TRAINING. As officials we never get too old to learn and if we expect to be successful in our profession, we need to be as well-trained as possible.
This is especially true in the ITA officiating realm. Many officials aspire to do chairs at collegiate matches since they are some of the most exciting venues in tennis--but--you will never get that opportunity if you aren't trained in chair work. The beginning stepping stone for this is the chair training that is offered this fall at Highland Park High School and UNT. This training opens the door for spring ITA work and ultimately the Texas Section Chair Academy in May. If one aspires to do Big 12 work, the Chair Academy is a requirement.
The only requirement for the fall training is that you are a USTA certified official and have a desire to learn. An ITA certification would be helpful but not required. The training consists of doing chairs at a dual match under the supervision of a trained instructor. Listed below are the dates for the training:
This is especially true in the ITA officiating realm. Many officials aspire to do chairs at collegiate matches since they are some of the most exciting venues in tennis--but--you will never get that opportunity if you aren't trained in chair work. The beginning stepping stone for this is the chair training that is offered this fall at Highland Park High School and UNT. This training opens the door for spring ITA work and ultimately the Texas Section Chair Academy in May. If one aspires to do Big 12 work, the Chair Academy is a requirement.
The only requirement for the fall training is that you are a USTA certified official and have a desire to learn. An ITA certification would be helpful but not required. The training consists of doing chairs at a dual match under the supervision of a trained instructor. Listed below are the dates for the training:
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
August 23 August 24
September 3 September 10
September 24 September 27
October 4
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT
November 1-2, 2013
Since these opportunities are for training purposes only there will be no pay but the experience gained is invaluable. If you are interested, contact Randy McDonald at 214 796 7402 or rmtennis@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
New Officiating Opportunity
Officials needed to work the USTA SuperExcellence Tournament Aug. 31 - Sept 2 in Richardson, TX.
This tournament features the best players in Texas.
If you are interested in working the tournament, please send message to Joe Mounger at mounger@gmail.com. Include what days you can work and if you want to work all day or a shift; if just a shift indicate which shift. Shifts run 7:30 am - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm until end of day.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Chair Training Opportunities
The month of August marks the beginning of some new CHAIR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES in Dallas. The chair training will take place at Highland Park High School during the school's fall dual matches. There will be an instructor at every match and anyone is welcome to participate. The only requirements are that you be a certified USTA official and desire to learn to do chair officiating. Here are the dates for the chair training:
August 23 Opportunities at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
September 3 3:30 p.m.
September 10 3:30 p.m.
September 20 3:30 p.m.
September 24 3:30 p.m.
September 27 3:30 p.m.
October 4 3:30 p.m.
This chair training is invaluable for advancement in ITA officiating and provides a great opportunity to also attend the Texas Section Chair Academy in May, 2014.
There will also be a special CHAIR EVALUATION OPPORTUNITY on October 5th. If you are needing an evaluation there will be a certified evaluator on hand to provide you with an eval. Reservations are required for this evaluation.
To participate in either the chair training or the evaluation, email Randy McDonald at rmtennis@yahoo.com or call him at 214 796 7402
August 23 Opportunities at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
September 3 3:30 p.m.
September 10 3:30 p.m.
September 20 3:30 p.m.
September 24 3:30 p.m.
September 27 3:30 p.m.
October 4 3:30 p.m.
This chair training is invaluable for advancement in ITA officiating and provides a great opportunity to also attend the Texas Section Chair Academy in May, 2014.
There will also be a special CHAIR EVALUATION OPPORTUNITY on October 5th. If you are needing an evaluation there will be a certified evaluator on hand to provide you with an eval. Reservations are required for this evaluation.
To participate in either the chair training or the evaluation, email Randy McDonald at rmtennis@yahoo.com or call him at 214 796 7402
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Plano Officials School--May 12th
There will be an Officials School in Plano on May 12, 2013. Here is the information:
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Southfork Hotel, Plano, Texas
Schools offered: Sectional, Referee, and ITA
How to sign up: Go to the blog (http://www.tennisofficials.blogspot.com/) and click on "Schools Registration Link" on the right side of the blog.
Contact Person: Randy McDonald (214 796 7402)
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Southfork Hotel, Plano, Texas
Schools offered: Sectional, Referee, and ITA
How to sign up: Go to the blog (http://www.tennisofficials.blogspot.com/) and click on "Schools Registration Link" on the right side of the blog.
Contact Person: Randy McDonald (214 796 7402)
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Welcome To New Members
The MTOA just finished their annual January school and we have some new members among us. WELCOME! We hope that you will find this blog informative and helpful as you begin your new officiating life in the Metroplex.
The blog is making two very important documents available to you upon request. First, is a copy of the new 2013 ITA RULE CHANGES. There are some key rule changes this year so you will need this document to keep you well informed.
Second, we have available a new power point presentation for CHAIR OFFICIALS. The presentation covers all aspect of chairing and is an invaluable tool for every official--experienced or not.
If you would like copies of either of these documents--simply email us at the above listed email address and they will be send to you.
The blog is making two very important documents available to you upon request. First, is a copy of the new 2013 ITA RULE CHANGES. There are some key rule changes this year so you will need this document to keep you well informed.
Second, we have available a new power point presentation for CHAIR OFFICIALS. The presentation covers all aspect of chairing and is an invaluable tool for every official--experienced or not.
If you would like copies of either of these documents--simply email us at the above listed email address and they will be send to you.
ADDITIONAL METROPLEX SCHOOL
There will be another officials school offered in the Metroplex on May 12, 2013. The school will be held in Plano, Texas and begins at 1:00 p.m. on May 12th. You can register online by clicking on the appropriate site on the right side of this blog.
2013 FRIEND AT COURT RULEBOOK
For all new officials--if you did not receive a 2013 FAC, you may request one by emailing us at the above listed email address. There are copies available but only for new officials.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
DFW National School Information
For all those attending the DFW National School on January 19-20, 2013, please print out and bring the following handouts in addition to your tests and results:
http://www.usta.com/About-USTA/Officials/officials school handouts/
http://www.usta.com/About-USTA/Officials/officials school handouts/
SCHOOL TIME & LOCATION
Classes will begin each day at 8:00 a.m. at Grapevine High School.
For further information or questions contact Mara Chase at mara.chase@softswitchcom.com
2013 DFW Tournament Schedule
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
2013 Friend at Court, Tests, & School Information
2013 FRIEND AT COURT & EXAMS
The 2013 exams and Friend at Court (online version) are now available and listed on the right side of the blog. The hard copy of the FAC will be mailed out about the middle of January and the 2013 exams will come from that book.
2013 SCHOOLS SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION
The 2013 schools schedule is also listed at the right side of the blog. You must also pre-register for officials schools in 2013. Registration can be done by clicking on the link on the right side of the blog.
Here are the two schools that will be held in the DFW area:
January 19-20 DFW National school (Sectional, Referee, and ITA)
Contact person: Mara Chase (mara.chase@softswitchcom.com)
May 12 Plano School (Sectional, Referee, and ITA)
Contact person: Randy McDonald (rmtennis@yahoo.com)
Friday, January 4, 2013
Officials Needed For Dallas DPTA Tournament
I would like to invite you to work the Dallas DPTA Champ/Super Challenger Junior Tennis Tournament the weekend of January 19th and 20th. Tournament sites include Canyon Creek Country Club, Allen HS, and Richardson HS.
Please indicate if you can work all day, or you prefer to work only a shift.
Please reply to Joe Mounger via email (mounger@gmail.com) or by text or voice mail (214 236 5637).
Thanks,
Joe Mounger
Please indicate if you can work all day, or you prefer to work only a shift.
Please reply to Joe Mounger via email (mounger@gmail.com) or by text or voice mail (214 236 5637).
Thanks,
Joe Mounger
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