The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is the official system for determining the levels of competition for USTA League.
Dynamic NTRP
How Dynamic Ratings Are Calculated
Who Can Be Dynamically Disqualified?
FAQs
General & Experienced Player Guidelines Supplemental to the NTRP Guidelines
PURPOSEThe primary goal of the program is to help all tennis players enjoy the game by providing a method of classifying skill levels for more compatible matches, group lessons, league play, tournaments and other programs.
GUIDELINES
The rating categories are generalizations about skill levels. You may find that you actually play above or below the category which best describes your skill level, depending on your competitive ability. The category you choose is not meant to be permanent, but may be adjusted as your skills change or as your match play demonstrates the need for reclassification. Ultimately your rating is based upon match results.
In an effort to avoid disqualification when players are rating themselves and they question which level they should play, they should place themselves in the higher level of play. Players must rate themselves in accordance with the NTRP.
Players who are good athletes and intend to spend a great deal of time taking lessons and practicing should be aware that their improvement may be significant enough to surpass their original self-rate level. All players, both self-rated and computer rated, are subject to disqualification through Sectional Championships.
NTRP Guidebook
NTRP Poster