2018 USTA Southwest Adult NTRP Division Tournament Regulations

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1 2018 USTA Southwest Adult NTRP Division Tournament Regulations Sanctioned Men's and Women's NTRP level tournaments are open to all USTA Members who have reached a minimum of 19 years of age at least one month prior to the tournament start date. Younger players may play in Open divisions only. Players who do not have a current NTRP rating may self-rate by completing the self-rate questionnaire on tennislink.usta.com. Self-rated players who are determined to be playing below their true playing ability may be denied participation by the Tournament Director. To receive a Southwest Section ranking/standing the player must hold an active USTA membership which designates the Southwest as their member section. USTA computer rated players may not play at a level that is below their USTA year-end NTRP rating. It is recommended that tournament directors limit the maximum point spread between partners' ratings in Combined and Mixed Events to 1.0. Tournament Directors are required to post the maximum point spread on the tournaments home page on TennisLink. Only USTA Sanction tournaments played within the Southwest Section will be used for calculating USTA Southwest rankings and standings. Ranking Point Information 1. Points are calculated by where the player finishes in the main draw, plus consolation points for each consolation match won based on the designated level of the tournament. 2. Byes do not count as wins. Defaults, retirements and completed matches count as wins. 3. A tournament will count toward minimum qualifying requirements if a player or team starts a match. 4. In determining the points per round ranking of any division, only results from that division will be considered. 5. Events that are straight NTRP levels ( ) as well as Combined Ratings and Mixed Events will be considered for Standing and Ranking Points. 6. Doubles players will be ranked individually dependent on where the Doubles team finishes points will be awarded for participation to each player who completes one match, regardless of their finish. 8. Standings will be calculated based on a player's results in all USTA Southwest Sanctioned NTRP Tournaments for both men and women. 9. The Rolling Standings List is a rolling calendar which calculates standings based on results in the previous twelve (12) months. 10. A player s ranking/standing will be based on a player s best four (4) tournaments. 11. Rankings/standings will be published on a monthly basis. 12. Tournament categories are reviewed annually by the USTA Southwest Adult Competition Committee. 13. All USTA Southwest NTRP Sanctioned matches will be used for NTRP Rating calculations.

2 Corrections 1. Corrections to or inquiries regarding tournament results must be resolved by contacting the tournament director. 2. Corrections to or inquiries regarding ranking or standings can be submitted by to Finish/Place 2018 USTA Southwest Section Adult Tournament Ranking Points Chart For NTRP Division Singles, Doubles and Combined Mixed Tournaments Single Day Event/ SuperSet Local/Section Local/ District Multi Day Event Section Multi Day Event TBD Section Points Awarded for Play in National Tournaments held in SWS Category II Super Category II Category I Champion nd rd th/semis Quarterfinals Round Round Round Round Participation Consolation (each match won)

3 Southwest Endorsement Criteria For 2019 NTRP National Championships The USTA will hold NTRP National Championships in April 2019 that leverages the NTRP rating system as a way to create level-based competition at the 18 & over and 50 & over age groups. NTRP national champions will be crowned in men s and women s singles and doubles at the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 levels in 18 & over and 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 in 50 & over age groups. The 2019 NTRP National Championships will be held in the spring of Note: New for this year, 3.0 and 5.0 divisions in 18+ and 3.0 divisions in 50+. Additionally, Singles and Doubles National Championships will be held on different dates. NTRP National Championship Dates 18 & Over Men s & Women s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Singles o Academia Sanchez-Casal, Naples, FL Friday o March 29 - Sunday, March 31, & Over Men s & Women s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Doubles o Academia Sanchez-Casal, Naples, FL Friday o April 5 - Sunday, April 7, & Over Men s & Women s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 Singles o Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex, Surprise, AZ o Friday, March 29 - Sunday, March 31, & Over Men s & Women s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 Doubles o Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex, Surprise, AZ o Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7, 2019 Adult 18 & Over Endorsement Procedures The USTA Southwest Director of Adult Competition will endorse two singles players in each NTRP classification using the Final Year-End Ranking list released in January The top two ranked players will be invited. If a player declines, the next highest qualified player on the Final Year End Ranking list will be invited. This process will continue until two singles players accept the invitation.

4 The USTA Southwest Director of Adult Competition will endorse two doubles players in each NTRP classification using the Final Year-End Ranking list released in January The top two ranked players will be invited. If a player declines, the next highest qualified player on the Final Year End Ranking list will be invited. This process will continue until two doubles players accept the invitation. A doubles player may choose their partner as long as they are listed anywhere on the 2019 Final Year End Ranking list. Adult 50 & Over Endorsement Procedures The USTA Southwest Director of Adult Competition will endorse two singles players in each NTRP classification using the Final Year End Ranking list released in January The top two ranked players age 50 or over will be invited. If a player declines, the next highest qualified player on the Final Year End Ranking list will be invited. This process will continue until two singles players accept the invitation. The USTA Southwest Director of Adult Competition will endorse two doubles players in each NTRP classification using the Final Year End Ranking list released in January The top two ranked players age 50 or over will be invited. If a player declines, the next highest qualified player on the Final Year End Ranking list will be invited. This process will continue until two doubles players accept the invitation. A doubles player may choose their partner as long as they are listed anywhere on the 2019 Final Year End Ranking list. Additional Notes on the Endorsement Process USTA National does NOT allow self-rated players or players with a 0.0 rating to participate in the NTRP National Championships. A tie in ranking points will be broken by the following (Note - Only singles matches will be considered for a tie in the singles rankings. Only doubles matches will be considered for a tie in the doubles rankings): 1. Winner of more head-to-head matches in 2018 USTA Southwest NTRP Sanctioned Tournaments 2. Highest winning percentage of all 2018 USTA Southwest NTRP Sanctioned Tournament matches 3. Winner of the most number of matches of all 2018 USTA Southwest NTRP Sanctioned Tournaments 4. Player who has defeated the highest ranked player on the 2018 Final Year End Ranking list Players in the Adult 50 & Over Division must have turned at least 50 in the 2018 calendar year.

5 Player s responsibility at NTRP National Championship The endorsed players for the Southwest understand that they must follow all rules and regulations set forth by the USTA National office. The players agree to meet all deadlines and understand that if they do not register by the posted deadline they may forfeit their endorsement. The players agree to pay all expenses associated with the NTRP National Championship including but not limited to airfare, car rental, lodging, meals, entry fee, etc. The players understand they will not receive any compensation from the USTA Southwest Section. Questions in regards to endorsement for the 2019 NTRP National Championships can be sent to Shelby Payne, payne@southwest.usta.com.