Thursday, May 31, 2007

Line Umpire Training Opportunities

Midwest Officials:
There are opportunities to get line training at two professional tournaments in the Midwest.

Winnetka Challenger: Hardcourt, Men's 50K. July 3-July 8

The Winnetka, Illinois Challenger occurs from July 3-July 8 with a qualifier on July 1-2. Before the event, there will be a line training session at the Winnetka outdoor courts from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Saturday, June 30. If you perform well, you may be selected to work at the tournament. You are expected to provide your own transportation and lodging. If you are selected to work, you are doing this to gain experience and get the opportunity to be seen by other chief umpires who select umpires for other tournaments.

The chief umpire for Winnetka is Lynda Hinshaw.
If you are interested in attending as a trainee, contact Joy Duerr mw_officials@yahoo.com

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Elm Grove, Wisconsin Futures: hardcourt, Men's 10K Aug 7-Aug 12.
Elm Grove is a suburb of Milwaukee. This tournament was held in Kenosha, WI last year.
The main draw begins on Tuesday, Aug 7. The line clinic will be on Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
You must pay for your own transportation and lodging. If you are successful, you may be selected to work during the main draw.
The chief umpire for Elm Grove is Sharyl Currie

If you are interested in attending as a line trainee, contact Joyce Tessiatore tstennis2@hotmail.com

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