Officials
Officials
Want to have a front row seat to all the action? Want to be part of running your own competitions? Want to make a difference in your local tennis community?
There’s a whole host of different tennis official roles you can get involved with, including Line or Chair Umpire, Competition Organiser, Referee or Court Supervisor.
Referee Workshops – May & June 2026
In May and June 2026, the LTA Competitions and Coach and Officials Development and Support
Teams will be delivering some face-to-face regional workshops, aimed at referees and court
supervisors.
The workshops are a great opportunity for referees to network and share best practice, and
licensed officials will receive 5 CPD credits for attending.
This year, the content will include a series of LTA updates, the launch of the new ‘Set the Standard’
campaign, communicating with players and parents and rules and regulations scenarios.
We will also be delivering two Padel-specific workshops, with a similar format but an enhanced
focus on creating a great experience at Padel competitions and rules and regulations for scenarios
for Padel.
Anyone from a County Association who is interested in attending a workshop is welcome to do so,
and the content will be particularly relevant for County Competition Leads.
Dates and venues are listed below, if you would like to book please email chris.drew@lta.org.uk
| Venue | Time | Date |
| Bolton Arena, Bolton BL6 6LB | Thursday 7th May | 10am – 3pm |
| The Maltings, Cardiff CF24 5EA | Monday 11th May | 10am – 3pm |
| Taunton Vale Sports Club, Taunton TA2 6LL | Tuesday 12th May | 10am – 3pm |
| National Tennis Centre, Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ | Friday 15th May | 10am – 3pm |
| The Fielder Centre, Hatfield AL10 9TP | Monday 18th May | 10am – 3pm |
| Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling FK9 4LA | Wednesday 20th May | 10am – 3pm |
| Loughborough University Tennis Centre, Loughborough LE11 3TT | Friday 22nd May | 10am – 3pm |
Padel specific courses
| National Tennis Centre, Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ | Friday 5th June | 10am – 3pm |
| The Circle, Sheffield S1 4FW | Tuesday 9th June | 10am – 3pm |
Official’s Licence Scheme
What is the officials’ licence scheme?
It’s an easy way for parents, players and tennis venues to identify officials who meet our standards.
By joining up you’re demonstrating your commitment to continuous personal development (CPD) and conduct and will also be provided with a criminal record check.
The benefits of joining
- Easier and quicker to apply for selections and complete your annual work card.
- Personal accident insurance and civil liability insurance.
- Free membership to the Association of British Tennis Officials (ABTO).
- Access to the ABTO Wimbledon ballot.
- Access to a free specialist legal and tax helpline.
- Ability to purchase officials’ uniform and accessories.
- Opportunity to apply for selections from the LTA as a licensed official.
How do I join?
Officials are required to have completed and passed either a Referee Course or Basic Line Umpire Course or attended a Court Supervisor Course before they can join, as well as having completed a criminal record check in the past 12 months.
Cost
The officials’ licence costs £25 per annum.
Our officials licence scheme grants accreditation to officials in Britain and offers an easy way for parents, players and tennis venues to identify those who meet our professional standards.
Officials are required to have completed and passed either a Referee Course or Basic Line Umpire Course or having passed the Court Supervisor Course before they can join as well as having completed a criminal record check in the last 12 months.
Once you’ve passed your course you will be sent details on how to apply.
Then a tennis official’s role might be just for you.
Continuous professional development (CPD)
There’s a whole host of different tennis official roles you can get involved with, including Line or Chair Umpire, Competition Organiser, Referee or Court Supervisor.
Once you become a member of the scheme, you’ll be required to comply with the minimum annual CPD requirement of eight credits to retain your licence. This may be completed by attending courses/workshops and/or online learning. Take a look at our CPD course page to browse current opportunities.
