2011 Year-End Ratings
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Player Movement
for NorCal
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| Level |
Up |
Down |
Unchanged |
| 2.5 |
354 |
0 |
141 |
| 3.0 |
809 |
29 |
2060 |
| 3.5 |
990 |
78 |
6064 |
| 4.0 |
295 |
237 |
6326 |
| 4.5 |
63 |
238 |
1713 |
| 5.0 |
11 |
62 |
269 |
| 5.5 |
0 |
10 |
17 |
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When do we get our year-end rating?
Year-end ratings are published the first week of December every year. If you generated a new rating, it will automatically appear on your player page.
What is a year-end rating?
A year-end rating is a NTRP level assigned at the conclusion of the league championship year that reflects level of ability. NTRP is a mathematical system that assigns computer ratings to players by direct and indirect comparison of match results obtained from USTA League and select NTRP tournaments. A player’s year-end rating shall be used to enter leagues during the following year and will be valid for two years for individuals 60 years of age and older and three years for all others or until another rating is generated.
Are all players in a given NTRP level equal in ability? Why didn't my rating change?
Why did my friend's rating change and not mine?
The NTRP system identifies general levels of ability, but an individual will be rated within those levels at 50 different hundredths of a point. For example, a 3.5 player can fall anywhere between a 3.01 and a 3.50. Your rating, to a hundredth of a point, may have gone up or down without pushing your rating a half point higher/lower but you cannot see the change because ratings are only revealed to a tenth of a point.
How do I appeal my year-end rating?
The automatic appeal process is available to all players. There is no fee to appeal a rating. Players who play at District, Section or National Championships for an Adult or Senior team will not be able to appeal their year-end ratings. Appeals are granted only for players whose rating falls within the allowed margin AND who have limited match playing history. Go to the National TennisLink site and log in to your National USTA account. After doing so, you will see an Appeal Rating link next to your Rating Number.
- If you do not have a National account (different from membership), you must create one by following the steps below:
- Transfer to USTA National.
- Set up a player account on the National website. You will be required to establish a password. This must be in place prior to being able to appeal your year-end rating.
- Begin the appeal process by typing your USTA number under Find NTRP Rating Info on your USTA established player page or clicking Appeal Rating Level under your published NTRP level in the right hand corner. Here's the National site.
If my automatic appeal is denied, what can I do?
If you are received a B (Benchmark), C (computer), or M (Mixed exclusive) rating, there is no other appeal process in place.
Why didn't I get a new rating?
If you didn't get a new 2011 rating, you didn't play the minimum number (3) of valid matches. A valid match is any singles match played against an opponent with a computer rating or any doubles match played with a computer-rated partner and against two computer-rated oppenents. These matches can be from Adult, Senior, Super Senior 60, Super Senior 65, or in our NTRP tournaments.
My rating went up but I am on a current Combo team using my old rating.
May I continue to play for that team at that lower level?
The rating on the team roster applies throughout the season. As long as that rating is not changed through any disqualification process, such as a NTRP or sportsmanship grievance, players will use the rating posted on the team roster until the end of that team's season.
I'm 70+ and got bumped up. How can I appeal?
Any player who is 70 years of age or older prior to, or during, the calendar year in which such player plays his/her first local league match and has achieved the same rating level or lower for three prior years, without benefit of appeal, will be granted an appeal if they are promoted at year end.
I only play mixed doubles. Will I get a year-end rating?
Yes, if you played at least 3 valid matches, you will get a "M" rating.
Can I use my mixed exclusive rating to play in other divisions?
A mixed exclusive player must self-rate in order to join the Adult, Senior and Super Senior divisions. Mixed exclusive is a minimum NTRP start level only. A mixed exclusive rating is subject to NTRP grievance.
More Rating Information Here.