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Tennis Officiating in Canada

AN INTEGRAL PART OF COMPETITIVE TENNIS AT ALL LEVELS

Tennis Canada is responsible for the training, certification, designation, and evaluation of all tennis officials in Canada. Officials are essential to the hosting of tournaments across the country. Whether you're looking to join the officiating ranks or are already working events, this is your one-stop shop to expand your knowledge about an exciting profession that is a great way to stay involved in a sport we love.

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The Tennis Canada officiating program includes more than 200 officials across the country working at the provincial, national, and international levels.

PTTAs

We work closely with the Provincial and Territorial Tennis Associations in the training, coordination, and assignment of officials in each province and territory.

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We acknowledge the work of our officials with four different awards that are handed out annually.

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Attending 5 training sessions at Tennis Canada or PTTA sanctioned events is one of the requirements to become a certified official.

ROLES OF OFFICIALS

Learn about the different roles that are required to ensure that matches and tournaments are properly officiated. For aspiring officials, there's plenty to look forward to.

RULES OF THE COURT

This book presents the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed at all events sanctioned by Tennis Canada.

You will also find cases and decisions meant to assist all interested persons in understanding the finer points of the International Tennis Federation’s Rules of Tennis which are fully outlined in the book as well.

If you have questions or comments please reach out.

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