2026 John Boyd ITA Chair Academy Information

 The plans for the 2026 John Boyd Chair Academy have been announced.  If you are interested in attending, contact your local ITA coordinator or Randy McDonald at officiatingcrew@gmail.com

   2026 JOHN BOYD Intercollegiate Chair Academy

                                                                      

 Date:  May 10-12, 2026                                              Location:  Plano, Texas.                      

Tournament:  Men’s National Junior College Tournament at Collin College in Plano, Texas.                    

Tournament Referee:  Randy McDonald

Academy requirement:  In order to participate in the Academy, a participant must be USTA and ITA certified. 

CHAIR ACADEMY SCHEDULE:

            Sunday, May  10th      6:00 p.m.  Academy meeting at Collin College courts.             

            Monday, May 11th     7:00 a.m.  Report time at tournament site.

                                               7:30 p.m.  OFFICIALS SUPPER (Dutch Treat)

            Tuesday, May 12th     7:30 a.m.  Report time at tournament site.

FORMAT:  All participants will have a group teaching time on May 10th and then do “on court” training in tournament matches with an instructor on court on Monday and Tuesday.  Personalized instruction and evaluations will be provided after each match.

COVERED EXPENSES: 

• Noon meal each day.  Monday night supper is Dutch-treat.
• Housing is your responsibility.  A special hotel will host Chair Academy participants and you will be given the tournament rate.

Tennis Attire Requirements:  All officials must wear KHAKI shorts/pants and a navy blue ITA shirt.   You may wear your ITA cap if you have one but other than that, all caps must be worn without a logo.   ITA gear can be worn at any time during the tournament.  If you do not have a navy blue ITA shirt then any navy blue shirt will suffice.

CONTACT PERSON:      Randy McDonald   214 796 7402   officiatingcrew@gmail.com