A referee is the highest authority at individual tournaments and team matches. The referee is present to answer questions regarding the rules of tennis and how they should be interpreted in specific situations. A referee must occasionally make important decisions, and a thorough understanding of the rules is thus of importance. The job requires well-developed competencies within communication, organization and the ability to stay calm during intense situations.
In Denmark, the referee educational pathway is divided into two branches: team match referees and individual tournament referees. The present course covers both branches.
A referee typically has the following responsibilities:
- Make sure that the courts, court accessories and other facilities are up to code.
- Determine and inform players of match formats, balls, courts and other areas of relevance.
- Conduct and publicize draws and tournament programs for tournaments.
- Answer questions that players have before, during and after matches.
- Determine when/if matches should be suspended due to weather conditions and/or insufficient light.
- Issue warnings and/or point/game penalties for code violations or time violations.
Dates and times
The course is held over two days:
- Monday September 22 – 17.00 to 21.00.
- Wednesday September 24 – 17.00 to 21.00.
Participants are required to attend both sessions.
The course language is English unless all participants are comfortable with Danish.
Approximately a week before the course an email with further information will be sent to all participants. If you have questions regarding the course or want further information regarding officiating in Danish Tennis, please contact Nicklas Junge at nij@tennis.dk.
Location
Danish Tennis Association, House of Sports (Idrættens Hus), Brøndby Stadion 20, 2650 Brøndby.
Contents
The first day will cover basic rules. The second day will cover the referee’s role in relation to individual tournaments as well as team matches.
If the course as passed in a satisfactory manner, the course participants can act as referees at individual tournaments and team matches in Denmark.
Minimum age
Participants should at minimum be 15 years old.
Sign-up deadline
Sunday September 14 at 23.59 PM.
Course fee
Kr. 525,-
The course fee included coffee, tea and water. Food is not included.
Payment
The course fee is paid by credit card. The money will be withdrawn from your account shortly after signing up.
Klub
Refereekursus (kombineret holdkamps- og turneringsreferee)
Dato
20250922
