Meet Pam Sloan: Pam has spent decades helping tennis grow through public parks, grassroots programs, and community service. Her passion for Parks and Recreation and the game of tennis has shaped a lifetime of opening doors for others, creating opportunities to play, and helping communities connect through the sport. From local programming to leadership roles across the tennis community, including serving as USTA NorCal Board President and now as a delegate, Pam has remained a

Q: When did you become an official?   A: I was certified in 2022 but didn't have my first officiating gig until April 2023. Q: What influenced you to become an official?   A: I first started playing tennis around age 10-11, and that's when I also became a huge fan of watching the major tournaments on television. I remember times when I would wake up very early just to catch the Wimbledon finals live. I've always wanted to know what it would be like to be at a Grand Slam, and