What is a Dynamic rating?
A dynamic rating is a calculation based on a single match result. A dynamic
rating may change with each match played. A dynamic rating is the result of
your current match averaged with up to three of your most recent dynamic results
generated.
How often are dynamic ratings calculated?
Local play is calculated nightly for the Adult and Senior Divisions. During
championships, dynamic ratings are run instantly as match results are entered.
In all other divisions, match ratings are produced at year-end.
Is there a difference between a dynamic rating and a year-end rating?
Yes, there are several.
-Dynamic ratings are not disclosed to players, where year-end ratings are
published annually at NTRP levels.
-Dynamic ratings are expressed to the one-hundredth of a point, where
year-end ratings are expressed only to the one-half point.
-Dynamic ratings are calculated regularly and based on an average of the previous four dynamic ratings,
where year-end ratings are based 50% on one’s cumulative dynamic rating during the season and 50%
on the comparison to the benchmark player.
Does the dynamic calculation treat doubles partners differently?
No. Dynamic calculation maintains the rating differential between doubles
partners that existed before a match. For example if a 3.3 and a 3.5 player are
paired together, specific match results are applied to each player equally and the
two partners will maintain the .2 differential.
Does the dynamic calculation apply to Mixed Doubles League play?
Yes, for players who participate exclusively in the Mixed Doubles Division. Mixed
Doubles results will not be part of generating a player’s year-end rating except for
those players who play exclusively mixed doubles.
How does a mixed exclusive player get a rating?
The last dynamic rating generated with a minimum of two matches calculated in
mixed exclusive is the year-end rating that will be used as the NTRP start level
for the next year.
Can I use my mixed exclusive rating to play in other divisions?
Yes. Mixed exclusive is a minimum NTRP start level only. A mixed exclusive
rating is not supported by any NTRP calculation data.
Do USTA sanctioned tournaments count in the dynamic rating system?
If so, can a tournament win be used as one of the three "strikes"?
NorCal does include NTRP tournament results for year-end
calculations. Sanctioned tournament results do not generate strikes; however, they will impact
your year-end rating. Open/Age Division national tournament results are entered
into the NTRP system after league national championships.