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FIT TO GO Front Row. From Australia’s Grand Slam to cricket and cycling, we round up the hottest tickets on the sports calendar WORDS RACHEL FARNAY JACQUES As the Australian Open returns to Melbourne from 18 to 31 January, we ask Wayne Spencer, the tournament’s Chief of Offi cials, what it takes to get the best seat in the house. How do you become an international chair umpire? You start as a linesperson at local tournaments, then progress through the various stages of education and training to offi ciate at the best tournaments in the world, including Grand Slams. 16 JANUARY <strong>2010</strong> What are the costs involved? There are no costs involved with training and education. However, offi cials in the early stages fund their own travel and are able to apply for grants. What makes you a good umpire? The best umpires have 20/20 vision coupled with excellent powers of concentration. They also possess strong interpersonal skills, awareness, knowledge of rules and regulations, team orientation, fl exibility where appropriate, a calm nature and consistency. What is the most challenging aspect? Coping with the long periods away from home, constant pressure to perform at the highest level day after day, and “life after tennis”. How is technology like the Hawk-Eye system changing umpiring? Umpires have taken the introduction of Hawkeye as a positive aid and a challenge. How do you manage an irate player? While there is a Grand Slam Code of Conduct, it’s best to solve problems before going through the formal process. There’s also on court penalties (points, games and possible default) and post-match monetary fi nes. Can Serena Willams and Rafael Nadal rule the courts again? GAME ON For thrilling spectator sports, head to these top events coming up. ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP You’ll wince as the gloves come off at the world’s premier mixed martial arts championship at Sydney’s Acer Arena on 21 February. Watch the world’s greatest mixed martial artists use a mixture of disciplines — from Greco-Roman wrestling and judo, to kickboxing and karate — against their opponent in an eight-sided “cage”. Call Ticketek on 132 849. <strong>2010</strong> RAMSAY HEALTH CARE TRIATHLON PINK Women take the lead in this event at Melbourne’s Albert Park, which raises funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Individuals and teams take up the challenge on Sunday, 31 January to swim, cycle and run a choice of three courses — short, medium and long; there’s even a kids’ and male fun run. COMMONWEALTH BANK SERIES V PAKISTAN Summer equals cricket and you can bet it’ll sizzle on fi eld and off when the Aussies take on the Pakistanis at the Gabba, SCG, Adelaide Oval and the WACA from 22 to 31 January. Th e action continues with the KFC Twenty20 Internationals from 5 to 23 February, and the Commonwealth Bank Series v West Indies from 7 to 19 February. Check www.cricket. com.au for ticket details. SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER Witness Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner, as he and his Team RadioShack tackle 794.5km of South Australian bitumen, alongside 133 of the world’s best cyclists, in the battle for the ochre jersey on 17 – 24 January.
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