Give back and help grow the game of tennis through officiating! Officials play an integral role at tournaments of all levels, from local community events to professional matches, focusing on fair play and sportsmanship. They serve as Roving Umpire, Line Umpire, Referee or Chair Umpire. Give back to the game of tennis by becoming a USTA Certified Official!
Interested in more information about officiating? Click here to learn more!
RESOURCES
- Interested in Becoming an Official? Click Here.
- Steps to Get Certified!
- OfficialsFirst
- USTA Officiating Development Hub
- Techniques and Procedures
- Scenarios and Interpretations
- Certification Regulations for Officials
- Junior Tournament Rules & Regulations
- Adult Tournament Rules & Regulations
- USTA Friend At Court
- Officials Developmental Pathway for SC
- USTA Referee Certification Levels and Requirements
OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION
Ernie James
USTA SC Chair of Officials
Email: ej.tennis@outlook.com
Christine Cole
USTA SC Chair of Officials
Email: cecole06@outlook.com
April Gift
USTA SC Co-Chair, USTA SC Manager – Program Development
Email: gift@sctennis.com
Mari Sykes
USTA SC Co-Chair, USTA SC Program Coordinator
Email: sykes@sctennis.com
Amanda Morelli Glenn
USTA SC Senior Manager – Tournaments
Email: morelli@sctennis.com
Want to be a USTA South Carolina 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?
- 2026 USTA SC Junior Tournaments
- 2026 USTA SC 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
**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 South Carolina official, please contact Mari Sykes.
Your involvement as a tennis official is recognized & appreciated. Thank you for your willingness to serve.
USTA Officials Meetings
When: Last Wednesday of each month
Contact: Aaron Harris — aaron.harris@usta.com
USTA SC Officials Meeting
When: Tuesday, April 14th
Contact: Mari Sykes – sykes@sctennis.com
USTA SOUTH CAROLINA TENNIS OFFICIALS' TOOLBOX
Referee Tools
- Checklist Roving Umpires
- Blank Scorecard
- Code Violation Form
- How to Mark a Scorecard
- USTA Fan Friendly Verbiage
- Additional Verbiage
- Uniform
Scheduling Tools
- Computing Total Number of Matches BEFORE Draw is made
- Garman Scheduler
- Garman Scheduler for Short Sets
- MSP – Match Schedule Plan
- MSP – Example
Other Tools
- Tournaments – Serve Tennis Help
- Correcting Errors
- Breaking Round Robin Ties
- Suspension Point Changes
- Suspension & Grievance FAQ
Webinars
Upcoming In-Person Workshops:
- Check back here for upcoming workshops in South Carolina!