Individuals interested in becoming an official must first take the online test for Provisional Officials. After passing this test, the Chicago Tennis Umpires Council (CTUC) will include your name as a new provisional and email you monthly information on tournaments that you can sign up to work, alongside of an experienced official, to start "learning the ropes.
You may also attend a USTA Sectional School (one day). These are offered primarily during the first few months of each year, and individuals must take the provisional test prior to attending such a school. Go to http://chicagotennisofficials.org for the online Provisional Umpire test.
As new classes are scheduled throughout the year, the dates and locations will be added to this website.