Issue link: http://itf.uberflip.com/i/237831
APPENDIX E PROCEDURES FOR ITF SUPERVISORS/REFEREES MATCHES PLAYED WITHOUT A CHAIR UMPIRE The ITF recognises that at some tournaments it is not possible to have a Chair Umpire for every match. In order to have a consistent approach, these procedures have been created so that matches can be handled in a similar manner worldwide. Please find attached a Player Notice, which gives some procedures for players taking part in matches without a Chair Umpire. If you are the Referee at an event where matches will be played in these circumstances, please make sure that this notice is displayed for the players at the tournament site. All references to the Referee in these procedures include the Assistant Referee(s). Obviously, a number of problems can occur in these matches so it is very important that the Referee walk around the courts as much as possible. The players appreciate having easy access to an official in case of any problems. Referees should use the following procedures when handling different situations. Line Call Disputes - matches not played on clay courts If the Referee is called to the court over a disputed line call and he/she was not watching the match, he/she should ask the player who made the call (on his/her own side of the net) if he/she is sure of the call. If the player confirms the call, the point stands with this call. If it appears that it would be beneficial to have the match officiated, the Referee should try and find a Chair Umpire who will assume all the duties and call all the lines from the chair. If this is not possible (e.g. no experienced Chair Umpire available, no Umpire's Chair), another option is for the Referee to stay on-court to watch the rest of the match. The Referee should then tell the players that he/she will correct any clearly incorrect line calls made by a player, who will then lose the point. Ball Mark and Line Call Disputes – matches played on clay courts only If the Referee is called to the court to resolve a dispute, he/she should find out if the players agree on which ball mark it is. If the players agree on which mark it is, but disagree on their reading of the mark, the Referee should decide if the mark shows the ball was in or out. If the mark is not conclusive, the original player call stands. If the players disagree on which mark it is, the Referee should find out from the players what kind of shot was played and the direction in which the ball was hit. This may assist in deciding which mark is the correct one. If this information does not help, the call by the player at the end where the mark is stands. If it appears that it would be beneficial to have the match officiated, the Referee should try and find a Chair Umpire who will assume all the duties and call all the lines from the chair. If this is not possible (e.g. no experienced Chair Umpire available, no Umpire's Chair), another option is for the Referee to stay on-court to watch the rest of the match. The Referee should then tell the players that he/she will 37