Welcome to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) officiating family.  We hope that you enjoy the sport of tennis and the camaraderie of other umpires throughout your officiating career.  The information contained in this career guide will be of assistance in planning and developing your future in tennis officiating.  The majority of USTA certified umpires are needed to officiate at Sectional tournaments, USTA tournaments and at the Collegiate level.  We have less than 10% of the approximately 3,000 USTA certified umpires who regularly officiate at Professional Tournaments.  USTA certified umpires are considered self-contractors.  It is up to the individual umpire to determine which path, or paths to pursue for their own personal satisfaction. 

Good luck!

The USTA Officials Department

The USTA Officials Department oversees the certification and assignments of officials at all levels of tennis in the United States, from grassroots to professional events.

The USTA Officials Department and the USTA Diversity Department are working together to tap into new resources, communities and explore new relationships to recruit candidates who are excited about becoming an official at any level.

An ongoing program for the recruitment and training of new officials offers an opportunity for tennis enthusiasts to become involved in a variety of officiating roles.  These roles range from overseeing local junior/senior tournaments and collegiate events, to officiating on court at the US Open.

The time is now for you to get involved! 

YOU MAKE THE CALL!  Enjoy the Challenge.

The New England Tennis Umpires Association (NETUA) exists to provide knowledgeable, skilled, certified officials for amateur and professional tournaments throughout New England. Governed by a volunteer Executive Board elected by the membership, the Association conducts classroom and on-court clinics to educate its members in all aspects of tennis officiating. By continuously improving the officiating skills of its members, NETUA meets the needs for tennis officials within the New England section and creates opportunities for its members beyond New England.
  

The Executive Board and other volunteers perform the work of the Association. Thanks to annual grants from the United States Tennis Association and USTA New England to offset training expenses, NETUA is financially self-sufficient. NETUA members serve on sectional committees, and the president of the NETUA represents New England on the USTA's National Officials Committee.