NTRP

The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is the official system for determining the levels of comepetition for USTA Leagues.

Dynamic NTRP

How Dynamic Ratings Are Calculated

NTRP FAQs

NTRP General and Exeperienced Player Guidelines

PURPOSE

The 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 are actually above or below the category that 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 reclassificiation. 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 play 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 lessions and practicing should be aware their improvement may be significant enough to surpass their originial self-rate level. All players, both self-rated and computer-rated, are subject to disqualification through Sectional Championships.

NTRP Poster

Understand Your Year End Rating