Tampa Tennis Hosts USTA Training Session

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa tennis program hosted an all-day training session for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) on Saturday.

This was the annual training for tennis officials in the Tampa Bay area that work college matches in addition to junior and adult tournaments, and call lines professionally.

It was hosted in the theater room at the Bob Martinez Athletics Center.

The USTA Officials Department oversees the certification of officials at all levels of tennis in the United States, from grass roots to professional events.

The USTA Officials Department and the USTA Diversity Department are working together to tap into new resources and communities and to explore new relationships to recruit candidates who are excited about becoming an official at any level.

An ongoing program for the recruitment and training of new officials offers an opportunity for tennis enthusiasts to become involved in a variety of officiating roles. These roles range from overseeing local junior/senior tournaments and collegiate events to officiating on court at the US Open.