Officials
If you would like to get involved in Officiating, the LTA have lots of different resources for you to use.
Want to have a front row seat to all the action? Want to be part of running your own competitions? Want to make a difference in your local tennis community?
Then a tennis official’s role might be just for you.
There’s a whole host of different tennis official roles you can get involved with, including:
- Line or Chair Umpire
- Competition Organiser
- Referee
- Court Supervisor
Official’s Licence Scheme
What is the officials’ licence scheme?
It’s an easy way for parents, players and tennis venues to identify officials who meet our standards.
By joining up you’re demonstrating your commitment to continuous personal development (CPD) and conduct and will also be provided with a criminal record check.
The benefits of joining
- Easier and quicker to apply for selections and complete your annual work card.
- Personal accident insurance and civil liability insurance.
- Free membership to the Association of British Tennis Officials (ABTO).
- Access to the ABTO Wimbledon ballot.
- Access to a free specialist legal and tax helpline.
- Ability to purchase officials’ uniform and accessories.
- Opportunity to apply for selections from the LTA as a licensed official.
How do I join?
Officials are required to have completed and passed either a Referee Course or Basic Line Umpire Course or attended a Court Supervisor Course before they can join, as well as having completed a criminal record check in the past 12 months.
Continuous professional development (CPD)
Once you become a member of the scheme, you’ll be required to comply with the minimum annual CPD requirement of eight credits to retain your licence. This may be completed by attending courses/workshops and/or online learning. Take a look at our CPD course page to browse current opportunities.
Cost
The officials’ licence costs £25 per annum.
Our officials licence scheme grants accreditation to officials in Britain and offers an easy way for parents, players and tennis venues to identify those who meet our professional standards.
Officials are required to have completed and passed either a Referee Course or Basic Line Umpire Course or having passed the Court Supervisor Course before they can join as well as having completed a criminal record check in the last 12 months.
Once you’ve passed your course you will be sent details on how to apply.
