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We would love to have you join the officiating crew for Northern Michigan Tennis Association (NMTA). If you have an interest in the rules of tennis, fair play and wish to give back to the terrific sport of tennis please consider becoming a USTA Certified Official.
2012 NMTA Officials Training Dates / Sites / Times
Sunday, March 18 – 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Central High School in Traverse City
Contact:
Bryn Lynch
Bremal25@hotmail.com
Cell - 231-590-2691
Saturday, March 24 – 9 AM – 2 PM
Aplex
700 Woodward Ave.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Ruth Smith
rasmithtennis@charter.net
Home - 231-331-6168
Cell – 231-331-6810
Sunday, April 1st - 1 PM – 6 PM
Elaine Kenzie’s home
474 W. Bluff Dr.
Harbor Springs, MI
Contact:
Ruth Smith
rasmithtennis@charter.net
Home - 231-331-6168
Cell – 231-331-6810
We are working out details for possible trainings
For referees and also for collegiate (ITA) trainings
for 2012. For more information on this contact
Ruth Smith – 231-331-6168 or 231-331-6810.
You must take the Official test online and bring to class a copy of the proof you receive via email.
Link to the test site on USTA
You must take the Officials test before coming to the training.
You need to wait until the 2012 tests are posted online.
If this is the first time you have applied to be an officials you take the provisional test
After taking the provisional test go back and take the USTA test. See below.
If you have taken an officials class previously you take the USTA test. You must print out your test results which are sent to you via email and bring this proof of test results to class. First year officials bring proof of both the provisional and the USTA test results.
Heads Up …. Use the 2012 Friend at Court for the Provisional test
Use the 2011 Friend at Court for the USTA test.
Just a suggestion – it is much easier to print out the test and take it and then go online and officially take the test. It went a lot smoother for me when I did it this way.
To become a certified umpire, individuals must attend an annual training course and pass an annual written test appropriate to the type of officiating you plan to pursue. To be a USTA Official you must be a USTA member, pass the appropriate test each year, pass the criminal back ground check each time you are asked to do so , and attend the yearly training session, sign up for a Nucula account, pass the vision test and send proof each even year (2012). Officials are also asked to wear appropriate USTA Officials gear while officiating.
NMTA is always looking for new tennis officials! This is a way to give back to your favorite sport and become a walking rule book!
For more information contact:
Bryn Lynch at bremal25@hotmail.com 231-590-2691
or
Ruth Smith at rasmithtennis@charter.net. 231-331-6168 / 231-331-6810
NMTA Certified Officials for 2012:
Carl Bourdelais – Alpena
Jason Brenton – Saulte Ste Marie, MI
Joann Brousseau – Alpena
Ann Diamond – Alpena
Blair Diamond – Alpena
Sandy Franklin - Traverse City
Linda Gillam - Traverse City
Jack Hufford – Petoskey
Elaine Kenzie - Harbor Springs / Petoskey-
Erv Lewandowski – Alpena
Mary Lewandowski – Alpena
Bryn Lynch -Traverse City - Head Official
Don Newport – Alpena
Wendy Reeve - Harbor Springs / Petoskey
Nancy Rushlow - Harbor Springs / Petoskey
Toivo Salo – Chassell
Paul Schultz - Traverse City
Ruth Smith – Alden
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