Clinics
Introduction to Officiating
The Introduction to Officiating course is the first step on the road to becoming a certified Tennis Canada Official. This course will prepare you for work as a Roving umpire (also known as off court umpire) and a Line Umpire, and give you an overview of the roles of the Chair Umpire and Referee. It covers the Rules of Tennis and Code of Conduct. The course usually takes place over one weekend, and attendance on both days is mandatory. On completion of the two day course the next step is the practical on court evaluation at local tournaments, on successful completion of which you will become certified.
Upcoming Clinics
Become a Tennis Official: Vancouver Island Clinic
Dates: Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 1, 2020
Place: Oak Bay and Panorama Recreation Centres
Time: Friday 6pm to 10pm Oak Bay, Saturday 9am-12pm Oak Bay, 1pm to 6pm Panorama, Sunday 9am to 1pm Panorama
Cost: $60 cash payable on Saturday at the clinic – includes Rulebook and Manual
Bring/Wear: Comfortable/Athletic Clothes, Tennis Shoes, Notebook, Pen, Lunch
Introduction to Officiating 2020 – More Information
Become a Tennis Official: 2020 Vancouver Island Clinic
Registration: https://form.jotformz.com/91034500758655
If you are interested in future clinics on Vancouver Island, please contact Anne Bees at abees@tenniscanada.com
2020 Introduction to Officiating Clinic
Dates: Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19 (both days)
Place: Tennis BC Offices and UBC Tennis Centre
Time: 9am start both days @ Tennis BC Office
Cost: $60 cash payable on Saturday at the clinic – includes Rulebook and Manual
Bring/Wear: Comfortable/Athletic Clothes, Tennis Shoes, Notebook, Pen, Lunch
Introduction to Officiating 2020 – More Information
Introduction to Officiating 2020 – Poster
Registration: https://form.jotformz.com/91034500758655
If you are interested in future clinics, please contact Anne Bees at abees@tenniscanada.com
Rulebooks
Rules of the Court – Tennis Canada’s Official Rule Book now in stock!
To purchase a copy contact Anne Bees at abees@tenniscanada.com Cost is $17.50, or you can have a copy mailed to you for $20.
Digital Copies:
Summary of Changes – Rules of the Court 2020
Code of Conduct – Oct 1 2017
Discipline Flow charts – CoC – LWFC – Suspension
Terms of Reference Discipline and Discipline Appeal Committees
Code for Unofficiated Matches
Not all matches can be played with a Chair Umpire or Roving Umpire to assist when disputes or questions arise. Below you will find the Code for Unofficiated Matches, which is the set of rules and guidelines that all players should adhere to when playing under such circumstances. League matches in BC are played under these guidelines.
The Code for Unofficiated Matches (Updated February 2020)
Late Withdrawal / Failure to Complete Policy
Tennis Canada and its provincial partners feel strongly that in entering a tournament a player accepts the responsibility for it. Specifically, once a commitment to playing a tournament is made, it is the player’s responsibility to follow-through and to compete in the tournament. Thus, a National policy has been created for “Late withdrawals and failure to complete required tournament events” which has been added to the “Rules of the Court”. This policy applies to Junior events only.
Policy for Late Withdrawal and Failure to Complete Required Tournament Events – Nov 2017
