Develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to run high-quality tennis competitions as an LTA Referee in this two-day qualification. You’ll learn how to deliver Grade 5 and Grade 4 competitions, while taking your existing Grade 6 and 7 events to a higher standard.

Competition should be at the heart of the sport. You’ll be given the communication, organisation, and decision-making skills you need to create a great experience for players and parents, and ultimately help grow the game. The qualification has been developed with a team of some of the nation’s best referees.

By the end of the qualification, you’ll be able to:

·      Understand the breadth and depth of the roles and responsibilities of a high-quality referee.

·      Plan and deliver competitions with great scheduling and match management, while maintaining high standards of safeguarding.

·      Create a tournament atmosphere that is welcoming and positive for everyone involved.

·      Keep the game fair, fun, safe, and inclusive, while ensuring matches are played in the right spirit.

“I now appreciate that referees are the face of the competition and influence how players, parents and coaches feel throughout the event."

An LTA Referee Learner

Pre-Course Learning

Please note that the Tennis Referee Pre-Course Learning is a prerequisite for this qualification.

Reasonable adjustments 

Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact The Coach Lab at the time of booking, so that they can support you. 

The Coach Lab is an approved LTA Workforce Development Centre. 

Our organisation offers LTA qualifications at Assistant, Instructor and Coach. We also offer CPD courses for coaches from the LTA Official Course Menu as well as bespoke mentoring and CPD opportunities for clubs, coaching teams and individuals. 

The Coach Lab aims to create a collaborative community for coaches to begin and develop their coaching careers with expert and dedicated support. We aim to make coach development, accessible, affordable and of the highest quality. Driving standards, building partnerships and developing genuine High Performing Coaches to support the continuous growth of our great game. 

The Coach Lab is a collective of world class tutors and support headed up by Stuart Twigg. With a genuine track record in developing and supporting coaches from day 1 of their coaching careers to running outstanding programmes worldwide. We know the tennis and Padel industry and can provide detailed guidance and help for you to succeed.

It’s simple…EVERYONE is invited.

For further information, please visit our website or contact us on info@thecoachlab.co.uk