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2012 Year End Ratings
Ratings were published on November 28, 2012. To learn your Year End Rating, click on "Find A Rating"in TennisLink, input your USTA # or name to learn your new rating. If you wish to appeal your new rating, you must use your USTA # and follow the prompts as they appear. The appeal is a mathematical calculation that is computed immediately.
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VALID NTRP COMPUTER RATINGS |
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2013 Championship Year |
Players who are less than 60 years old during the
2013 championship year will have their most current
computer or start ratings on file in TennisLink. They
must self-rate if their NTRP rating is older than 3
years.
X indicates the years of valid computer rating in
TennisLink. |
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Players who will be 60 years or older during the
2013 championship year will have their most current
computer or start rating on file in TennisLink. They
must self-rate if their NTRP rating is older than 2
years.
X60 indicates the years of valid computer rating
in TennisLink. |
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Last year played |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
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Adult |
X |
X |
X |
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Adults 60 & over |
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X60 |
X60 |
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TennisLink will automatically remove expired computer and self,
ratings thereby allowing individuals to self rate. Players with expired
ratings will not be allowed to self-rate at a lower level than their last
published NTRP rating. However, they will have the opportunity to file
a self-rate appeal.
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Computer ratings are valid based on the above chart.
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Self-ratings are valid for 2 years from the month issued or until replaced by a
dynamic or computer rating.
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NTRP GRIEVANCE FORMS
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2013 Regulations 2.04
No dynamic disqualification of Year-end Computer
(C) or Benchmark (B) players. |
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Each NTRP Level is followed by a letter code
indicating the type of rating.
The following identifies who can and cannot
be dynamically disqualified. |
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Who cannot be dynamically disqualified based on three
strikes
NTRP Level followed by the following character
C Computer Players
B Benchmark Players
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Who can be dynamically disqualified based on three
strikes
NTRP Level followed by the following character
A Appealed – all granted appeals
S Self-rated players
M Mixed exclusive players
T Tournament exclusive players
D Dynamic rated players
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While USTA League acknowledges that a medical appeal process is necessary and should be available, the following should be understood: Very few medical appeals should be granted, as it is usually better to let the computer determine the NTRP Skill Level based on actual match play. A medical appeal may be requested by a player for reconsideration of his/her NTRP rating based on a permanently disabling injury or illness that has occurred after the last match played prior to the publication of the most current Year End rating level.
2.05D Medical Appeals. If an intervening, permanently disabling injury or illness indicates that a player’s current computer rating may be too high, the player may request a medical appeal of such rating in accordance with USTA League NTRP Medical Appeal Procedures.
COMPLETING THE 2013 USTA LEAGUE NTRP MEDICAL APPEAL FORM
The following are criteria for completing the USTA League NTRP Medical Appeal:
1. The permanently disabling injury or illness must have occurred after the year-end or early start raing was established.
2. The Medical Appeal request and completed USTA League NTRP Medical Appeal Form must be submitted in writing to the player's USTA State League Coordinator who will forward to the Chair of the designated Medical Review Committee.
3. The Medical Appeal must be accompanied by an attending physcian's statement (APS) that is written by the physician who is treating the player for the specific injury/illness being appealed. The APS must include a current evaluation of the injury or illness, all substantiating information, a prognosis for recovery with a timeline and any permanent limitations the player curently has.
Please click on the link below to read the USTA Medical Appeal Q & A. This will help you determine if your medical condition meets the criteria for filing an appeal.
Send your Medical Appeal to:
Email - kklein@ustaky.com
FAX - 502-491-1228
Mail - USTA Kentucky Tennis Association
Attn: Kathy Klein
8900 Greeneway Commons Place
Suite 101
Louisville, KY 40220
EXPERIENCED PLAYER GUIDLINE FOR SELF RATING
2.5 - This player is learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 - This player is fairly consistent when hitting a medium paced shot, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.
3.5 - This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more agressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 - This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. Can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5 - This player has developed use of power and spin and can handle pace. They have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. They tend to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0 - This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys. They can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and have good depth and spin on most second serves.
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