When does my NTRP expire?

[Unfrozen Caveman]

I last played a USTA match in the summer of 2020. But I received a NTRP rating as of 12/31/21 because of COVID (there were not YE ratings for 2020). Does this mean my NTRP rating will not expire until after the 2024 year-end?

 

[TennisManiac]

I last played a USTA match in the summer of 2020. But I received a NTRP rating as of 12/31/21 because of COVID (there were not YE ratings for 2020). Does this mean my NTRP rating will not expire until after the 2024 year-end?

Yes. It takes 3 years for your rating to expire.

 

[Unfrozen Caveman]

Ok. Thought so. By then, I will be 55. Not sure why they USTA has age-based leagues AND NTRP ratings. If the ratings are so good, why the age categories? Just let older players like me move down when I want to unless the request is unreasonable. In other words, the algorithm should allow a player to move down more easily as they age.

 

[ngoster]

You couldn't appeal down?

 

[onehandbh]

If it has been many years since I last played USTA, and I decide to sign up again one day, how does it currently work? I just self-rate to whatever rating I want?

 

[romano]

If it has been many years since I last played USTA, and I decide to sign up again one day, how does it currently work? I just self-rate to whatever rating I want?

My understanding is that if your rating expired, then you need to self-rate again. Typically, USTA will bring you back at the same rating as before, but you can then appeal it if you believe it's not correct. NORCAL has a Self-Rate Appeals Commitee that reviews self-rate appeals. You can also try the automatic appeal process first.

 

[J_R_B]

Ok. Thought so. By then, I will be 55. Not sure why they USTA has age-based leagues AND NTRP ratings. If the ratings are so good, why the age categories? Just let older players like me move down when I want to unless the request is unreasonable. In other words, the algorithm should allow a player to move down more easily as they age.

People like playing with their peers? Also, money grab by creating more leagues and teams to sign up for.

 

[ChaelAZ]

Ok. Thought so. By then, I will be 55. Not sure why they USTA has age-based leagues AND NTRP ratings. If the ratings are so good, why the age categories? Just let older players like me move down when I want to unless the request is unreasonable. In other words, the algorithm should allow a player to move down more easily as they age.

I mean, worse case you would have two seasons, or a year and if you really aren't at the level you were you would move down. I agree the age based leagues end up kinda being nebulous though. For our area all the older guys that play the 40+, and even the 55+, usually also play the 18+ because they are still competitive at level in all of those and just take advantage of multiple leagues to play. Kinda sucks for the 18+ who have one league opportunity as they cannot play the 40+ and 55+, so they end up suffering in mixed! ( )

 

[schmke]

I mean, worse case you would have two seasons, or a year and if you really aren't at the level you were you would move down. I agree the age based leagues end up kinda being nebulous though. For our area all the older guys that play the 40+, and even the 55+, usually also play the 18+ because they are still competitive at level in all of those and just take advantage of multiple leagues to play. Kinda sucks for the 18+ who have one league opportunity as they cannot play the 40+ and 55+, so they end up suffering in mixed! ( )

Which is why the USTA created the 18-39 division, so they can do a money grab, oh, I mean provide more playing opportunities, for those under 40.

 

[TennisManiac]

If it has been many years since I last played USTA, and I decide to sign up again one day, how does it currently work? I just self-rate to whatever rating I want?

Yes

 

[libel]

Quick question on this. If I sign up for USTA, does it make sense to wait or sign up now? I'm wondering if leagues have seasons and specific time frames outlined by USTA. Don't want to sign up in the middle of the season if that makes sense.

 

[romano]

Quick question on this. If I sign up for USTA, does it make sense to wait or sign up now? I'm wondering if leagues have seasons and specific time frames outlined by USTA. Don't want to sign up in the middle of the season if that makes sense.

Every area has a league calendar. Here’s the one for NorCal:

Adult League Calendar

If you want to get more involved in adult tennis leagues, be sure to check out our calendar for future events. Click here to find out more.

www.usta.com

 

[Max G.]

I figureyou can wait to sign up for "USTA" until you've got a specific team you want to join.

 

[libel]

I figureyou can wait to sign up for "USTA" until you've got a specific team you want to join.

Apprecaite the advice lol. I guess the better way to phrase was renew my membership.