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LEAGUES
Following is
a list of leagues and teams SDTC fields each year. At the end of
the list is a description of the different NTRP levels of play.
Some leagues use the ABC classification and USTA uses NTRP
Ratings: AA=5.0, A=4.5, BB=4.0. B=3.5.
WINTER LEAGUE
League play is January, February, March
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Women: AA, A, BB, B, CC
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Men: A, BB, B
USTA SPRING LEAGUE
League play is April, May, June
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Women: 4.5, 4.0, 3.5
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Men: 4.5, 4.0, 3.5
USTA SENIOR and SUPER SENIOR LEAGUE
League play is July, August
USTA MIXED DOUBLES LEAGUE
FALL LEAGUE
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Leah's League: Women A, BB, B
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Competitors League: Women A
USTA COMBO LEAGUE
THE NTRP GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
OF VARIOUS PLAYING LEVELS
1.0 This player is just starting to play
tennis.
1.5 This player has limited experience and
is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0 This player needs on-court experience.
This player has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with
basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 This player is learning to judge where
the ball is going although court coverage is weak. This player
can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the
same ability.
3.0 This player is fairly consistent when
hitting medium paced shots, but is not comfortable with all
strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control,
depth, or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up,
one-back.
3.5 This player has achieved improved
stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots,
but still lacks depth. and variety. This player exhibits more
aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is
developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 This player has dependable strokes,
including directional control and depth on both forehand and
backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs,
overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. This
player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be
lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. .
4.5 This player has begun to master the use
of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound
footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary
game plan according to opponents. This player can hit first
serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. This
player tends to over-hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play
is common in doubles.
5.0 This player has good shot anticipation
and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which
a game may be structured. This player can regularly hit winners
or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can
successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead
smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 This player has developed power and/or
consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies
and styles of play in a competitive situation and hits
dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 These players will generally not need
NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for
themselves. The 6.0 player typically has had intensive training
for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate
levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.
6.5 The 6.5 player has a reasonable chance
of succeeding at the 7.0 level and has extensive satellite
tournament experience.
7.0 The 7.0 is a world-class player who is
committed to tournament competition on the international level
and whose major source of income is tournament prize winnings.
HOW TO REGISTER AND SELF RATE FOR YOUR NTRP
RATING
If you want to play USTA league you must be
a member of the USTA. To renew or purchase a membership log onto
www.usta.com
Players with a valid NTRP rating must play at or above their
rating. All others may declare a self-rating online when
registering. Please talk to Club Pro Brad Humphreys before
self-rating.
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