Begin and Grow as a Tennis Official

Tennis Canada's goal is to train high-quality officials and to build a system that provides an opportunity to pursue officiating as both a passion and a profession, thereby creating a pathway from grassroots to high performance. Clinics aren’t just to introduce aspiring officials to the profession, but to allow current officials to advance their certification and career.

INTRODUCTION TO OFFICIATING

The first clinic that everyone must complete is Introduction to Officiating. This is a basic clinic for people interested in becoming officials. After an official gains sufficient experience and collects satisfactory evaluations, they can progress as a roving umpire or attend a clinic and become a chair umpire or line umpire / match assistant.

Quebec City

April 12, 2025

Club Avantage Multi-Sports

1080 Rue Bouvier, Québec, QC, G2K 1L9

Edmonton

May 3, 2025

Saville Community Sports Centre

11610 - 65 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1

Vancouver

May 3, 2025

UBC Robson Square

800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E7

Regina

May 10, 2025

Admin. Centre for Sport, Culture and Recreation

2205 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK, S4P 0S4

Toronto

May 10, 2025

Sobeys Stadium

1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 3A6

Saskatoon

May 31, 2025

Administration Centre for Sport Culture & Recreation

510 Cynthia St, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 7K7

ROVING UMPIRE 2 CLINIC

If an official decides to progress as roving umpire, they can attend this clinic where they learn about more complex rules and regulations. If they gain sufficient experience and receive satisfactory evaluations, they can progress to the role of referee.

There are no clinics planned at this time.

INTRODUCTION TO CHAIR UMPIRE

This clinic is intended for experienced roving umpires with sufficient experience at the national and international levels and who receive satisfactory evaluations. Attendees will learn about working as chair umpire, the techniques to use in the role as well as more advanced rules and procedures. They will also attend an on-court practice where they work as chair umpires.

Quebec City, QC, Club Avantage Multi-Sports

1080 Rue Bouvier, Québec, QC G2K 1L9

12 April 2025 9 AM - 5 PM

Toronto, ON, Sobeys Stadium

1 Shoreham Dr, North York, ON M3N 3A6

10 May 2025 9 AM - 5 PM

Regina, SK, Tennis Saskatchewan

2205 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 0S4

10 May 2025 9 AM - 5 PM

Line Umpire clinic for attendees of the Introduction to Officiating Clinic: 11 May 2025 Time & Location TO Be Confirmed

Saskatoon, SK, Admin. Centre for Sport, Culture, and Recreation

Suite 226, 510 Cynthia St, Saskatoon, SK S7L 7K7

31 May 2025 9 AM - 5 PM

Line Umpire clinic for attendees of the Introduction to Officiating Clinic: 1 June 2025 Time & Location To Be Confirmed

REFEREE 1 CLINIC

This clinic involves learning about advanced rules and regulations interpretations, managing administration work during the tournament as well as how to use tournament software.

There are no clinics planned at this time.

The following steps must be completed following the Introduction to Officiating Clinic:

Attend 5 training sessions at Tennis Canada or PTTA-sanctioned events (minimum of 3 hours per session).
Complete Respect in Sport for Officials and Code of Conduct for Officials online modules.
Pass the Rules of Tennis test.
Pay Tennis Canada Officiating Membership Fee ($50 CAD plus tax).

Submit background screening application and receive the certificate.

This refers to the Tennis Canada Rulebook which is intended to be a resource for officials, tournament administrators, coaches, and players at all levels.

In addition to the International Tennis Federation’s Rules of Tennis, this book presents the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed at all events sanctioned by Tennis Canada. It also includes a comprehensive section on cases and decisions to assist all interested persons in understanding the finer points of the interpretation of the Rules of Tennis, as well as a section on guidelines for un-officiated matches.

We take great pride in recognizing our officials. There are four award recipients each year in four different categories.

Officiating Excellence Award

This award recognizes the official who, through their excellent performance, has made an outstanding contribution to officiating in Canada.

On-Court Official Award

Recognizes the outstanding performance of an on-court official (chair umpire, roving umpire or line umpire).

Off-Court Official Award

Recognizes the outstanding performance of an off-court official (referee or chief of officials).

Rookie Official Award

Recognizes a new official (with less than two years of experience) who has achieved significant progress in their development and shows outstanding potential.