Welcome to the USTA Georgia Tennis Officials web page. Whether you are a new official, a seasoned pro or simply exploring, we hope you will find this page informative and helpful. As a recognized provider of tennis tournaments and events, we understand the critical role officials play in ensuring fair play and sportsmanship on the court. To all of our certified officials, Thank you! To those just looking, we invite you to explore the possibility of becoming a certified tennis official: a challenging but rewarding and fulfilling career.
Linda Edmonds currently serves as the USTA Georgia State Chair of Officials.
Of note, USTA is no longer training and certifying officials for ITA (college) work; although you still must be a USTA certified official to become an ITA official. The ITA is handling that training directly. Please visit ITA Officials Information for information.
RESOURCES
Officials Contact Information
Linda Edmonds
USTA Georgia State Chair of Officials
officials@ustageorgia.com
678.618.4744
Eva Marie McCravy
Director of Competition
mccravy@ustageorgia.com
404.256.9543 ext. 103
Darren Potkey
Executive Director
potkey@ustageorgia.com
404-256-9543 ext. 106
Donna Mille-Williams
USTA Southern Sectional Chair of Officials
donnamille@hotmail.com
Want to be a USTA Georgia Tennis Official?
How can I give back to tennis?
Do you enjoy tennis?
Do you have sharp vision & the ability to concentrate?
Are you interested in giving back to tennis some of what it has given you?
Have you considered becoming a tennis official?
What does an official do?
Whether serving as a referee, chair, roving or line umpire, a tennis official plays an integral role at tournaments at all levels from local community events to professional events by ensuring fair play and sportsmanship.
Where can I find officiating opportunities?
Junior & Adult tournaments
State high school championships
District & Sectional events
Collegiate matches – ITA (separate certification required)
National championships (Adult/Junior)
USTA Pro Circuit events
ATP & WTA Professional events
US Open
Join APTUA (Atlanta Professional Tennis Umpires Association)
Please note that a USTA official is an independent contractor. The USTA only provides training and certification.
Procedure to become an Official
If you are interested in becoming a USTA Georgia official, please contact the USTA Georgia Chair of Officials (Linda Edmonds) or for additional information or click here.
Your involvement as a tennis official is recognized & appreciated. Thank you for your willingness to serve.
USTA GEORGIA TENNIS OFFICIALS’ TOOLBOX
Referee Tools
- Checklist for Roving Officials
- Blank Scorecard
- Code Violation Form
- How to Mark a Scorecard
- USTA Fan Friendly Verbiage
- Additional Verbiage
- Uniform
Roving Instruction Sheets
Scheduling Tools
- Computing Total Number of Matches BEFORE Draw is made
- Garman Scheduler
- Garman Scheduler for Short Sets
- MSP – Match Schedule Plan
- MSP – Example
- USTA Georgia Match Scheduling & Junior Player Rest Requirements
Other Tools
- Tournaments – Serve Tennis Help
- Correcting Errors
- Breaking Round Robin Ties
- Suspension Point Changes
- Suspension & Grievance FAQ
Webinars
- Referee Training (Serve Tennis)
- In 2024, USTA Southern is hosting quarterly webinars tailored for both new and experienced tournament directors seeking insights into the Serve Tennis tournament platform. These sessions will feature invaluable tips on running successful events, implementing best practices, and addressing any concerns they may have when navigating the platform. Referees are invited to participate. Mark your calendars for the webinar on September 26, 2024, at 12 p.m.! Reserve your spot by signing up here.
Officials Spotlight
Ingrid Abram – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceHattiesburg, MS Most memorable officiating moment?The Peach State (2019) Diehard fan of what sports team?New Orleans Saints Favorite city to travel?New York My dream doubles
Janet Siders – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceNewark, NJ Most memorable officiating moment?The CSU Regional Div. II Finals Diehard fan of what sports team?San Francisco 49ers Favorite city to travel?Rome, Italy My
Phillip Zenoni – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta Most memorable officiating moment?Chairing my first match Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Braves Favorite city to travel?Pawleys Island, South Carolina My dream doubles
Steve Catapano – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceOxford, England Most memorable officiating moment?Watching a young player meltdown one week and come back a few weeks later having put that experience behind them
