2004 - Only a player may appeal his/her computer-generated rating. To file an appeal, you must submit this form to WYOTA by January 15, 2004. The NTRP Computer Rating System Procedures limit the reasons an appeal will be granted, summarized below:
MIXED EXCLUSIVE APPEAL
· New player (self-rated) with 4 or fewer matches if it falls within .20 above the final dynamic NTRP level may be granted an appeal.
YEAR-END APPEALS
· No national benchmark may be appealed except for medical. (see below)
· Player whose year-end rating is within .05 above or below NTRP level will be granted.
· Player who has reached age 65 during the league year and whose rating is within .10 above or below will be granted.
· Year old non-benchmark rating that falls within .10 above IF the next highest approved NTRP level is not available.
MEDICAL APPEAL
· Permanent disabling injury or illness occurring after year-end ratings were achieved.
· National Benchmarks must be submitted to the National League Administrator for decision.
Player will be notified in writing as to whether the appeal was granted or denied.
NOTE: NTRP Computer Ratings are good for five years. An individual must play at their published rating.
NTRP Appeal Form
Submit to: Julie Francis, 1403 E. Curtis, Laramie, WY 82072 by January 15, 2004.
Name: _____________________________________
Address: __________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone: (_____) _____________________________
Fax: (_____) _____________________________
e-mail ____________________________________
Age: 19-25 26-35 36-49 50-64 65 & over
Gender: Male Female
USTA #: ____________________ Expires: __________
Section(s)____________ Area/District(s) : ______________
(list all Sections in which you played)
State NTRP level beside each Division in which you participated. Mark “n/a” if you did not play in a division
______Adult ______Senior ______Mixed
Team Number(s) and Names:
__________________________________________________
TYPE OF APPEAL:
___Early Start ___Year-End ___ Mixed Exclusive
_____ Medical ____ Medical National Benchmark
______Supporting documentation of injury and prognosis on letterhead attached
Rating as published: _________________
Request rating change to: ___________
____________________________________________________
Player’s Signature
___________________________
Date
Office Use Only:
Date Received: ___________ Rating in 100th: ______
_________Granted - may play _______NTRP level
_________Denied - must continue at _______NTRP level
Initial: __________ Date: _________