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 | 21 - 23 January 2026 |
| Duration | Full attendance is compulsory |
| Time | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Venue | STA Office, Kallang Tennis Hub, 15 Stadium Walk, #01-03. Singapore 397694 |
| Course Fee | SGD $250.00 (inclusive of GST and 1 set of course materials) |
| Course Conductor | Mr Stanley Cheong |
** Practical Training: Successful participants of the course must officiate 2 of STA's tournaments before STA can issue them a certificate (Pass / Merit / Distinction) as qualified chair/line umpires for local tournaments. This must be completed within 12 months from the date the course ends, failing which the certificate will not be issued at all. No officiating fees will be paid during the practical training.
** Passed Applicant will receive direct contact by the Tournament Coordinator to officiating in the STA Local Competitions / International Competitions / National School Games.
Course Schedule:
| Timing | Detail |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | |
| 0945 hours | Registration: Venue (TBC) |
| 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) |
| 1630 hours | Dismissal |
| Day 2 | |
| 0945 hours | Registration: Venue (TBC) |
| 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 |
| Day 3 | |
| 0945 hours | Registration: Venue (TBC) |
| 1000 hours | Practical Training Session (Kallang Tennis Hub or any other venue provided by STA) |
| 1200 hours | Lunch Break (Note: Lunch is not provided) |
| 1330 hours | Code of Conduct Summary of Course and Signing Up of Practical Attachments with STA Written Test |
| 1630 hours | End of Course |
