How to Qualify for NTRP Nationals

The NTRP National Championships for 2024 will have singles and doubles events for three age divisions: 18+, 40+ and 55+. New in 2024, a Mixed doubles pilot event will be offered for 18+. Qualification for the NTRP Nationals is based on section quota and position on the national ranking list. Up to two (2) players (or teams) from  Mid-Atlantic will be selected in each division. Additional participants may be selected based on overall registrations. All players must register for the event and appear on the respective age division/NTRP Ranking list at the time registration closes to be considered for selection. Players may play in any open USTA events, regardless of section, in order to earn a ranking. 

Tentative Dates:

18+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 5-7

Location: Barnes Tennis Center, San Diego

Surface: Hard

40+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Dates: April 5-7

Location: Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex, Surprise, Ariz.

Surface: Hard

55+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Dates: April 5-7

Location: USTA National Campus, Orlando, Fla.

Surface: Clay

18+ Men’s/Women’s Doubles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 19-21

Location: Barnes Tennis Center, San Diego

Surface: Hard

40+ Men/Women’s Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Dates: April 19-21

Location: Pelham Racquet Club, Pelham, Ala.

Surface: Clay

55+ Men’s/Women’s Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Dates: April 19-21

Location: Cooper Creek Tennis Center, Columbus, Ga.

Surface: Clay

18+ Mixed Doubles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

Dates: April 26-28

Location: Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex, Surprise, Ariz.

Surface: Hard

NTRP Nationals are sanctioned by USTA National, and information provided herein is subject to change.

On the National Webpage, you will find the tentative dates and venues for the 2024 NTRP Nationals as well as draw and scoring format and eligibility requirements once they become available.  In addition, review the NTRP Nationals Factsheet.

Up to two (2) Mid-Atlantic players or teams will be selected for each division. Additional participants may be selected based on overall registrations. Players MUST be USTA MA Members in good standing. 

Eligibility Requirements:

The NTRP Championships are based on a player's 2024 NTRP Rating.

• Players may have been bumped up for 2024. They are eligible for their NEW NTRP and will play in their new 2024 NTRP Rating.

• If a player is Double Bumped, the player must play in the new double bumped level (ie 3.0 bumped to 4.0 must play 4.0). 

• SELF RATED PLAYERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. A player must have a computer rating.

  • Players must have a valid NTRP (C, A, T, or D) at the time of entries closing. Players with a valid Mixed Exclusive (M) Rating may use this rating for Mixed Doubles only. Players with a Self (S) rating will not be accepted. If a player with a T or M rating is required to Self Rate to play in USTA League, these players may still register if their T or M rating was valid when they self rated. 

• Players who turn the minimum age of their age group in 2024 must be of that minimum age prior to April 1, 2024 in order to be eligible for the 2024 NTRP National Championships.

Registration: 

• Players MUST register by entry deadline to be considered for selection. 

• Tentative Registration deadlines (subject to change): 

  • Singles entries close February 29. 

    • 18+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

    • 40+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

    • 55+ Men’s/Women’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

  • Doubles entries close March 10. 

    • 18+ Men’s/Women’s Doubles (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

    • 40+ Men/Women’s Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

    • 55+ Men’s/Women’s Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

  • Mixed doubles entries close March 17. 

    • 18+ Mixed Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)

• A player MUST be ranked on the respective age/NTRP division ranking list at the time registration closes. g. Players who do not appear on the rankings lists will not be selected.

Please note that beginning in 2023, USTA MA committed to offering at least one event in each of the divisions in order to support rankings in these divisions. All players will be required to appear on the respective age division/NTRP 2024 Ranking  at the time registration closes to be considered for selection to  the 2024 NTRP Championships.

Don’t miss your chance to qualify for 40+ or 55+ divisions:

• December 2-3: Level 4 Open: NTRP 3.0-4.5 Adult 40+ & 55+ Singles and Doubles Hosted by Virginia Beach Tennis & CC (Register Here by November 22nd)

Click here for the tournament Search of all NTRP 18+ Events in the Mid-Atlantic Region!

For more information on Tennis Tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic, email tournaments@mas.usta.com.