2021 USTA Unified Tournament Structures
New simplified, nationwide USTA Tournaments structures took effect in January 2021! … It is our commitment to provide you with more clarity and more opportunities to play in USTA Junior, Adult and Wheelchair events – regardless of where across the country you choose to play.
Also question is, how can I join a tennis tournament?
Registering For A Tournament
- Registering For A Tournament. Go to TennisLink’s Tournament page and type in your zip code.
- www.tennislink.usta.com/tournaments. Enter Zip Code and Select “Junior Sanctioned”
- Search For Tournament Level And Choose A Tournament.
- Click The Title Link To Go To The Tournament’s Registration Page.
In this way, can you play up in USTA?
Team members may have an individual NTRP rating below, but never higher than the NTRP rating of the league, e.g. a player with a 4.5 NTRP rating may be on a 4.5 and/or 5.0 USTA League. A player cannot “play up” more than one level, e.g., a 3.5 NTRP player can compete on a 4.0 team, but not a 4.5 or higher team.
What is a 2.5 tennis player?
A person with a 2.5 tennis rating is beginning to learn where the ball is headed and sustain a short rally but unable to cover the court efficiently.
What is Level 7 tennis?
Novice
What is a Level 5 tennis tournament?
LEVEL 5 TOURNAMENTS (OPEN) This type of tournament is for players who have experience in regular junior tournament competition but lacking National junior tournament experience. … They may choose to play in a Level 5 tournament in an older age division provided they are not ranked in the top 50 of that division.
What type of injuries are most common in tennis players?
Wrist strains, fractures, and carpal tunnel syndrome are all common among tennis players. They can result from gripping positions, falls, and overuse. Even more common than wrist injuries, though, is tennis elbow.
How much does it cost to join USTA?
Right now, creating an account with the USTA is available to everyone at no cost and with that account comes certain access and benefits. In order to gain access to play in USTA sanctioned leagues or tournaments or to get additional benefits, you must upgrade your account to a USTA membership.
What are the levels in USTA tennis?
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a classification system developed in 1978 that identifies and describes the general characteristics of thirteen levels of tennis-playing ability from beginner to pro-level. Recreational leagues offer NTRP player levels of: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 & 5.5.
What is the tennis association?
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuits – the ATP Tour, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ATP Champions Tour.