STA Officiating Course

STA OFFICIATING COURSE

ITF NATIONAL LEVEL OFFICIATING (CHAIR AND LINE UMPIRING) COURSE

STA/ITF National Level Officiating Course is conducted annually to give new officials a general introduction to the rules of tennis, code of conduct, chair & line umpiring.

The details of the course are as follows:

Title Detail
Date 19 - 21 August 2026
Entry Deadline 14 August 2026
Duration Full attendance is compulsory
Time 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Venue Sport Singapore (SportSG) Headquarters, 3 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397630
Course Fee

Public:

Singaporean, SGD $272.50 (inclusive of GST)

Singapore PR, SGD $370.60 (inclusive of GST)

Foreigners, SGD $485.05 (inclusive of GST)

Volunteers: Complimentary

Note: A Convenience Fee will be imposed depending on the mode of payment.

Successful applicants will receive a set of course materials
Max Capacity 30 Pax
Withdrawal or Deferment

Notice must be made in writing:

- 2 weeks or more before course start date – full refund

- Less than 2 weeks before course start date – 50% refund

- On or after course start date – no refund
Course Conductor Mr Stanley Cheong
Course Materials An email with the course details and materials will be sent to confirmed participants three days before the course begins.
Practical Training

Successful course participants must officiate in STA-designated local tournaments within 12 months of course completion before certification as a qualified chair or line umpire is issued. No officiating fees will be paid during this practical training period.

Public:
- 6 chair duties at any tournament as designated by STA to pass.

Volunteers:
- 6 chair duties at any tournament as designated by STA to pass.
- Before certification is issued, volunteers must complete five days of compulsory roving umpire duties at an STA-organised age-group tournament.
- Must be readily available for deployment at an STA-organised age-group tournament, as assigned.

** Passed Applicant will receive direct contact by the Tournament Coordinator to officiating in the STA Local Competitions / International Competitions / National School Games.

** Volunteers will receive a Certificate.


Course Schedule:

Day 1 Introduction of National Level Officiating Course
0945 hours Registration: Sport Singapore (SportSG) Headquarters, 3 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397630
1000 hours

- Tennis Technical Officials Pathway

- Introduction of National Level Officiating Course

- ITF Rules of Tennis (Pt 1)
1200 hours Lunch Break (Note: Lunch is not provided)
1330 hours

- ITF Rules of Tennis (Pt 2)

- Chair & Line Umpiring (Video)
1630 hours Dismissal
Day 2 Code of Conduct
0945 hours Registration: Sport Singapore (SportSG) Headquarters, 3 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397630
1000 hours Code of Conduct
1200 hours Lunch Break (Note: Lunch is not provided)
1330 hours

- Summary of Course

- Signing Up of Practical Attachments with STA
1400 hours Written Test
1630 hours End of Course
Day 3 Practical Sessions
0945 hours Registration: STA Office, Kallang Tennis Hub, S397694
1000 hours

- Chair & Line Umpiring (Pt 1)

- Usage of Scorecard (Pt 1)
1200 hours Lunch Break (Note: Lunch is not provided)
1330 hours

- Chair & Line Umpiring (Pt 2)

- Usage of Scorecard (Pt 2)
1630 hours Dismissal