Qualifying for NTRP Nationals

How to earn points and qualify in USTA Missouri Valley in 2025 for the 2026 NTRP National Championships (Spring of 2026):

• Participate in USTA sanctioned adult tournaments that have NTRP divisions.

• Play in at least one USTA MV Adult L4 (Section) tournament.

• Finish as the top-ranked qualified player (or qualified doubles team) from USTA Missouri Valley on the last published National Standings list (NSL) prior to the NTRP National Championship entry deadline.

• Receive an endorsement from USTA Missouri Valley to attend the NTRP National Championships.

• Meet all ratings/eligibility requirements.

USTA Missouri Valley typically has one (1) NTRP National Championship spot available in each of the NTRP divisions. In order to be endorsed by the section and receive the invitation from USTA Missouri Valley, players must meet the selection criteria. [Please note: This is a National Tournament Championship, NOT a National League Championship.]

For 18 & Over age groups (Men's, Women's and Mixed):

The player who holds the top position from USTA Missouri Valley on the last published National Standings list (NSL) prior to the NTRP National Championship entry deadline for each division (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5 men's and women's singles and doubles and mixed) will be invited to attend the 2026 USTA National Championships as the section's representative.

For 40 & Over and 55 & Over age groups (Men's and Women's):

The player who holds the top position on the USTA Missouri Valley list on the last published National Standings list (NSL) prior to the NTRP National Championship entry deadline for each division (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 men's and women's singles and doubles) will be invited to attend the 2026 USTA National Championships as the section's representative.

NOTE: * If a player is moved up and would have been selected at the lower level based on the last NSL prior to entries closing, then the player may (will) participate at the higher level and this player will not count against a Section’s quota. This player must register at their current level otherwise they will be considered an alternate.

If no players are eligible or listed on the USTA Missouri Valley's last NSL prior to entries closing, the spot may be left vacant and offered to another USTA section.

NTRP Verification:

• Players must have a valid NTRP (C, A, T, or D) rating at the time of entries closing. Players with a valid Mixed Exclusive (M) rating may use this rating for the 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 USTA League, these players may still register if their T or M rating was valid when they self rated. Click here for additional information regarding eligibility and ratings requirements. 

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Howes at howes@movalley.usta.com or 913-322-4821. For additional information, click here.