If you are planning to attend the Line Clinic, on Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m., Colleyville Heritage High School, please let Susan Wertenberger know by 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.
Here is her contact information:
Susan Wertenberger
817 235 5988
susan.wert10s@gmail.com
Monday, June 13, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Openings For The Texas Open Tournament on July 9-12
If you would like to work the Texas Open July 9 - 12 please contact Joe Mounger.
email mounger@gmail.com
The tournament will be at Richardson High School and Canyon Creek Country Club.
Shift times:
All Day Shifts
7:30 - 1:30 - Morning Shift
1:30 - End of Day Evening Shift
email mounger@gmail.com
The tournament will be at Richardson High School and Canyon Creek Country Club.
Shift times:
All Day Shifts
7:30 - 1:30 - Morning Shift
1:30 - End of Day Evening Shift
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Tournament Director/Referee Required Workshops
The dates for the tournament director/referee required workshops have been announced and they are:
Austin, Texas: August 28, 2011
Dallas, Texas: September 26, 2011
These workshops are required every year for those who are referees and/or TD's for junior USTA tournaments and are required every two years for those working adult tournaments.
Be sure to check the Texas Section website for further information but be sure to mark the dates on your calendars.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Upcoming DFW Officials School
Certification School : Update
Date: June 18th, 2011
Site: GHS Tennis Center Classroom(located directly behind Grapevine High School at the tennis courts)
Schools: USTA, ITA and Referee certification
Time: TBD
Before Class:
Contact me at ncebersole@yahoo.com and let me know which classes you will be attending for certification ASAP
Officials recertifying need to bring to class a copy of the results of their online tests.
Background check needs to be completed
Register with Nucula
Helpful information: Metroplex tennis officials blogsite www.metroplexofficials.blogspot.com
If you are interested in becoming an official you will need to take the provisional exam,(instructions are on www.metroplexofficials.blogspot.com) and have the background check(free). Please email me with any questions or visit the metroplex officials blogspot.
Thank you,
Nancy Ebersole
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A Great New Opportunity For Service
Hope this GREAT weather is getting you out on the court for lots of TENNIS!
Our Texas Tennis Section is helping host the Special Olympic State Games of Texas at UT Arlington on Friday and Saturday - May 27 and 28.
Cindy Benzon and I (Kevin Foster) are looking for patient - good hearted VOLUNTEER OFFICIALS to help with this rewarding program.
This is a FANTASTIC event and your time will be very much appreciated. It is a GREAT way to give back to TENNIS.
We will need 2-4 Officials - the shifts are from 7:30-12:15 and 12:30-4:30 both days.
If you would like to help - please email me back your availability for which shifts and/or days and I will get right back in touch with you. If you know of an Official that might be interested - let me know...
We promise that you will benefit as much as the people you are assisting. Thanks again for your part in Texas Tennis.
Play on!
Kevin Foster
254 709 3058
Kevin Foster
254 709 3058
Kevin's email address is: kevtennis@aol.com
Monday, May 2, 2011
Two Openings Remaining For The Texas Section Chair Academy
There are two openings remaining for the Texas Section Chair Academy which will be held in Plano on May 15-17, 2011.
Here are the requirements:
1. Must be a certified USTA and ITA official.
2. Must have at least some chair experience. Not a great deal but at least some.
3. Must be able to commit to all three days of the Chair Academy.
The Texas Section Chair Academy is the premier chair academy in the US. The academy will be taught by national and state instructors and provides a great opportunity to advance in chair officiating.
If interested, send an email to the MTOA email address and you will be contacted personally by the Chair Academy staff.
Here are the requirements:
1. Must be a certified USTA and ITA official.
2. Must have at least some chair experience. Not a great deal but at least some.
3. Must be able to commit to all three days of the Chair Academy.
The Texas Section Chair Academy is the premier chair academy in the US. The academy will be taught by national and state instructors and provides a great opportunity to advance in chair officiating.
If interested, send an email to the MTOA email address and you will be contacted personally by the Chair Academy staff.
Monday, April 4, 2011
FAQ: What Do I Do When A Complaint Has Been Filed Against Me?
Having a complaint filed against you as an official seems to be happening more and more often these days and frequently the official isn't sure about they should do. When a complaint is filed against an official at a USTA tournament in Texas, this is the procedure:
1. The complaint is received at the Texas Section office and is handled by Nick Arnold.
2. Nick determines the validity of the complaint and then asks for an accounting of the event from the one who filed the complaint and the one against whom the complaint was filed. He will then discern the level of validity for the complaint. He will also correspond with the person who filed the complaint to share the results of his inquiries.
3. The Texas Section will then send a copy of the complaint to the referee for the tournament as well as the one upon whom the complaint was filed. If you do not receive a copy of the complaint filed against you, then contact Nick Arnold and ask for a copy. It is only right and fair for you to see the original complaint.
4. If your area has a President or coordinator, they should be notified of the complaint.
The vast majority of the complaints are dealt with by the Texas Section office. Once the referee has received a copy of the complaint they should contact the official personally to discuss the complaint and its validity. They should be opening to listening to your account of the incident.
If you have had a complaint filed against you, these are some guidelines to remember:
1. Don't overreact and be attentive to the complaint. You may feel you have been unjustly accused but be open to any criticism that might be valid. Many complaints are simply the result of an angry parent or player and are trivial at best.
2. Respond in writing to the Texas Section office as well as your referee and local coordinator. Its always best to have a written record (emails or letters) when a complaint has been filed for your future reference.
3. Be open and honest with your referee so you can both learn from the incident. If you are innocent in the incident, the referee should uphold and support you. If you are at fault, then be open to admitting your error and then see how the problem can be remedied.
4. Do your best to do your job professionally at all times. Remember that not every parent and player are going to like your judgments but be sure you know the rules and apply them fairly. Many complaints arise from an official simply not knowing the rules or lacking the personal skills to apply the rules.
5. If you feel that you have been judged unfairly then personally contact your local coordinator or President and if that doesn't satisfy, then contact Nick Arnold in the Texas Section office or Bruce Sampley who is the sectional chairman in Texas.
1. The complaint is received at the Texas Section office and is handled by Nick Arnold.
2. Nick determines the validity of the complaint and then asks for an accounting of the event from the one who filed the complaint and the one against whom the complaint was filed. He will then discern the level of validity for the complaint. He will also correspond with the person who filed the complaint to share the results of his inquiries.
3. The Texas Section will then send a copy of the complaint to the referee for the tournament as well as the one upon whom the complaint was filed. If you do not receive a copy of the complaint filed against you, then contact Nick Arnold and ask for a copy. It is only right and fair for you to see the original complaint.
4. If your area has a President or coordinator, they should be notified of the complaint.
The vast majority of the complaints are dealt with by the Texas Section office. Once the referee has received a copy of the complaint they should contact the official personally to discuss the complaint and its validity. They should be opening to listening to your account of the incident.
If you have had a complaint filed against you, these are some guidelines to remember:
1. Don't overreact and be attentive to the complaint. You may feel you have been unjustly accused but be open to any criticism that might be valid. Many complaints are simply the result of an angry parent or player and are trivial at best.
2. Respond in writing to the Texas Section office as well as your referee and local coordinator. Its always best to have a written record (emails or letters) when a complaint has been filed for your future reference.
3. Be open and honest with your referee so you can both learn from the incident. If you are innocent in the incident, the referee should uphold and support you. If you are at fault, then be open to admitting your error and then see how the problem can be remedied.
4. Do your best to do your job professionally at all times. Remember that not every parent and player are going to like your judgments but be sure you know the rules and apply them fairly. Many complaints arise from an official simply not knowing the rules or lacking the personal skills to apply the rules.
5. If you feel that you have been judged unfairly then personally contact your local coordinator or President and if that doesn't satisfy, then contact Nick Arnold in the Texas Section office or Bruce Sampley who is the sectional chairman in Texas.
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