Grading - Referees

Trainee Referee

After attending the Basic Referee course, attendees are able to apply to join The Association of British Tennis Officials (ABTO) as a trainee member.          

R5

Referees who have passed the Full Referee course – to retain this grade, officials must remain members of ABTO, have endorsement from the ABTO Grading Sub-Committee, return their completed Referee Work Card by the annual deadline and complete 5 days per calendar year.

R4

Referees who have completed a minimum of 10 days per calendar year may be re-graded to R4, at the January Grading meeting – to retain this grade, officials must remain members of ABTO, have endorsement from the ABTO Grading Sub-Committee, return their completed Referee Work Card by the annual deadline and complete 10 days per calendar year.

R3

Referees who are selected for and pass the National Level Referee course – to retain this grade, officials must remain members of ABTO, have endorsement from the ABTO Grading Sub-Committee, return their completed Referee Work Card by the annual deadline and complete 20 days per calendar year.

R2

Referees with sufficient experience may be re-graded to R2 at the January Grading meeting - to retain this grade, officials must remain members of ABTO, have endorsement from the ABTO Grading Sub-Committee, return their completed Referee Work Card by the annual deadline and complete 25 days per calendar year.

R1

Referees who have been selected for and passed the ITF Level 2 Officiating School - to retain this grade, officials must remain members of ABTO, have endorsement from the ABTO Grading Sub-Committee, return their completed Referee Work Card by the annual deadline and complete 30 days per calendar year.