A Level 3 Officiating School will be held in Hong Kong, SAR, 7-10 October 2012. Please find attached a memo from ITF Officiating and the application documents. These can also be downloaded at www.tennisofficial.com. Please note that this school will start on Sunday 7 October and finish on Wednesday 10 October 2012.

Applications must be submitted no later than 29 July 2012.

Level 3 Officiating Schools are intended for officials with proven ability and experience of working at professional level tournaments (i.e. ITF Pro Circuit, ATP and WTA tournaments, Davis Cup, Fed Cup). Successful candidates will be certified as International Officials, ie a Bronze Badge Chair Umpire; a Silver Badge Chief Umpire and/or Referee according to modules completed and passed. International Officials are recognised by the ITF, ATP and WTA in the Joint Certification Programme for Officials.

Please note that due to the Level 3 School format, candidates wishing to attend in more than one capacity may only attend a combination of the following:

·         Chair Umpire and Referee

·         Chair Umpire and Chief Umpire

Please note that officials accepted for the Chair Umpire’s module will have to submit a valid Eye Test Form. The Chair Umpire’s certification will be subject to receipt of a valid Eye Test Form.