## X. EXHIBITS EXHIBIT L - Chief of Umpires 

The Chief of Umpires shall: 

## 1) Be prepared to brief the Supervisor and Referee on: 

a) The plan for implementing the officials. 

## 2) Discharge the following responsibilities: 

a) Pre-tournament. 

i)  Recruit a sufficient number of competent officials who are qualified to of - ficiate at this level of event. The most qualified officials must be assigned through the finals. Prepare a list of officials (Line Umpires with ratings, Chair Umpires with ratings) for the full-time ATP official coordinating the officials for the event. 

ii) If applicable, negotiate a contract or agreement for officials with the tour - nament. 

iii) If a Challenger event, submit to ATP a list of proposed Designated Chair Umpires no less than 90 days prior to the start of the tournament. 

iv) If requested by the tournament, provide a list of officials to the Chairper - son responsible for the program. 

v) Compile an officials’ clothing sizes list, in case the tournament furnishes clothing for uniforms. 

vi) Conduct the necessary pre-tournament training of officials including re - view of the Rules of Tennis, ATP tournament Rules and Code. 

vii)  Check with the tournament about arrangements for: 

viii) Check supplies for the tournament: 

Note: Rotation information is available upon request from ATP. 

ix) Check all applicable arrangements for officials: 

x) Prepare a check-in form if the number of officials requires it. 

xi) Organize a method of notification or a mailing that informs all of the offi - cials about the tournament dates, officials report times (no less than 30 minutes before start of play), uniform requirements and arrangements for transportation, parking and housing. An umpire information sheet is recommended for an event larger than a 32 draw. 

xii)  Present to the ATP Supervisor at least 2 weeks prior to the qualifying sign-in: 

o umpire chairs o cushions//sunshades 

o singles sticks o chairs for use on--court by Line Umpires 

o scorecards 

o new and used balls 

o point penalty forms 

o pencils 

o crew rotation forms 

o on--site office and lounge 

o transportation (long-distance or local) 

o food and beverages 

o telephones 

o security 

o photocopier 

o an availability list of the Chair Umpires for each day including both the designated and additional Chair Umpires. Categorize according 

o scoreboards//personnel 

o clipboards (if needed) 

o first aid kit 

o office supplies 

o on-court Line Umpire evaluation forms 

o parking 

o housing 

o toilets 

o walkie--talkies 

## X. EXHIBITS 

b) During the Tournament: 

i) Provide assistance to the ATP Supervisor as needed. 

ii) Be on-site at all times during play. The Chief of Umpires may not be a Chair Umpire or Line Umpire unless authorized by the ATP Supervisor. 

iii) Instruct the officials on the tournament procedure for handling new and used balls. 

iv) Instruct the officials on the procedure for reporting and turning in point penalty forms. 

v) Schedule the on-court assignment of the Line Umpires, subject to the ap - proval of the ATP Supervisor, Line Umpires for the quarterfinals, semi-fi nals and finals must have worked a minimum of two (2) days prior to the quarterfinal and must have demonstrated that their skills merit the assignment. 

c) Observe the performance of all officials during the matches. 

d) Remove, rotate or replace a Line Umpire whenever it is necessary to improve the officiating of a match. 

e) Maintain the ATP Line Umpire evaluation process, and make ongoing assign - ments based upon evaluations. 

i) Be prepared for other contingencies (such as rain) that may change the number of courts being used. 

ii) Prepare a day in advance, recording Chair Umpire assignments on the order of play and preparing rotations for the line teams. 

iii) Conduct a daily meeting with all officials. 

f) Post-Tournament. 

Prepare a written report for the Supervisor. Include recommendations for im - provements and the prevention of problems. 

to rating, experience and ability. 

Note that it is inappropriate for the Chair Umpires to supply the court with the balls for their matches. 

Complete information must be posted before the arrival of the officials the next day, no less than 30 minutes before the start of play. 

