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1. District/Area, Section and National Championship benchmarks may not be appealed the first year received.
2. No dynamic disqualification of Year-end COMPUTER (C) or BENCHMARK (B) players. Reg. 3.04A
3. So...who can be dynamically disqualified? NTRP published level followed by A (appeal-all), S (self-rated), M (mixed exclusive), T (tournament exclusive), D (dynamic rating-usually and Early Start Rating moved down) in the Adult and Senior divisions through the Section Championships.
To find your current 2008 Year End NTRP Rating, please go to "Find a Rating".
RATING APPEAL PROCEDURES
To Appeal your year end rating, input your USTA# (not your name) and click on the "appeal rating" link. Follow the instructions given. If your rating is within the .05 range for 59 years of age and below or .10 for age 60 and above you will receive an immediate "GRANTED" response, otherwise you will receive an immediate "DENIED" response. You may also have the response emailed to you by providing your email address.
NOTE: Please note that you may appeal any time throughout the season, however ALL appeals are based on your current YEAR END RATING, therefore the response will be the same until the 2009 Year End Ratings are generated in November, 2009.
There are many questions concerning the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) and how it works, I encourage everyone to read the 2009 NTRP FAQs document and the 2009 Southern Section NTRP Overview linked below. I hope you find this information valuable! Please share with your teammates and tennis friends.
Rating Type Comparison Chart
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Action: |
Computer Rated Player -C |
Benchmark Rated Player-B |
Automatic Appealed Player- AA |
Medical Appeal Player-AM |
Automatic Appeal Mixed Exclusive Player-AX |
Self Rated Player-S |
Mixed Exclusive Rated Player- M |
Tournament Rated Player-T |
Dynamic Rated Player-D Early Start Leagues Only |
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Dynamically DQ'd |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Self Rate Grieved |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Match Reversal |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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 since the player generated the year-end or early-start NTRP Rating.
NEW 2009 REGULATION
3.05B(3) The Section Association shall utilize a Medical Review Committe to evaluate all medical appeals; and, if the injury/illness is deemed permanently disabling, the appeal will be forwarded to the National Appeal Committee for a final decision.
COMPLETING THE 2009 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 current, written evaluation of the injury or illness, and include all substantiating information, including prognosis for recovery with a timeline.
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@kentuckytennis.com
FAX - 502-491-1228
Mail - USTA Kentucky Tennis Association
Attn: Kathy Klein
8900 Greeneway Commons Place
Suite 101
Louisville, KY 40220
The USTA Southern Section asks all players, captains, coordinators, tennis professionals and volunteers to join the campaign to keep the NTRP levels intact and maintain the integrity of league tennis!
Now into the sixth year of Dynamic NTRP, the USTA Southern Section is addressing increasing concerns regarding self-rating abuses by new players entering league programs. For more information regarding this topic, please click here.
How to handle individuals who misrepresent their NTRP level when 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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