Officials
Become a USTA Official and be an ambassador for the sport you love! Officials play a crucial role in ensuring fair play, upholding sportsmanship, facilitating the smooth running of tournaments and imparting knowledge about the rules of the game and their practical application.
Become a USTA Official!
Give back and help grow the game of tennis through Officiating.
Inspire
Be a role model in your community.
Engage
Be at the center of the action.
Profit
Earn extra money.
Officiating
Disciplines & More
Officials play an integral role at tournaments of all levels, from local community events to professional matches, focusing on fair play and sportsmanship.
They serve as Roving Umpires, Line Umpire, Referee or Chair Umpire. Pay rates vary depending on the tournament. USTA NorCal generally pays between $200-$250 per tournament. Prior tennis knowledge is a plus, but not required!
Chief Umpires serve as Roving Umpires, Line Umpire, Referee, Chair Umpire or Chief Umpire.
Want more information on what it means to become a certified USTA official?
Fill out the form below to submit your interest and begin the process of becoming a USTA Official!
