Chair Training Opportunities Coming Soon--Sign Up Now If You Are Interested

There will be some fantastic chair training opportunities coming during the months of September and October here in the Metroplex.  Chair training is offered in conjunction with the Highland Park High School tennis team's dual matches.  Each participant will get to chair at least two matches at each dual match.  You must be a USTA certified official in order to be considered for this training.

Here is the information about the training:

*  Training begins on September 6, 2011 and continues through October 14, 2011.  The match opportunities are listed below.

*  You will receive on court training by a USTA/ITA chair official.  You will do chairs at your first training opportunity.

*  You will not be paid for the training but it will give you invaluable experience if you are interested in doing chair officiating in the future.

*  Those who have completed this training will have the inside track to be accepted into the Texas Section Chair Academy which will be held in May, 2012.

*  Those who have completed this training will also be considered for ITA work in the spring 2012.

In order to participate in this training, you will need to contact Randy McDonald at rmtennis@yahoo.com.  You may also call him at 214 796 7402.

SCHEDULE OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

September 6         4:00 p.m.                                                   September 16      4:00 p.m.

September 23       4:00 p.m.                                                   September 27      4:00 p.m.

October 11           4:00 p.m.                                                   October 14          4:00 p.m.

Info About Upcoming Line Clinic

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

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

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.

Upcoming DFW Officials School

Certification School : Update

Date: June 18^th, 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

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's email address is:  kevtennis@aol.com

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.