How can I become a Line or Chair Umpire?
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To qualify as a Chair Umpire and Line Umpire you will need to attend and pass a three day LTA Umpire course.
The first day covers line umpiring and days two and three cover chair umpiring. The course is a mixture of classroom learning and on court practical sessions.
To be eligible to attend a course you must be aged 16 or over and be a current UK resident.
The pass criteria for the course is:
- Satisfactory performance on court as a Line Umpire on the first day
- Satisfactory performance chairing a short practice match on the final day
- Passing a rules, regulations and procedures exam on the final day
- Holding an LTA Officials Licence
If there are no courses available you can register your interest here.
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