2007 - Only a player may appeal his/her computer-generated rating. To file an appeal, you must submit this
form to your section/district by their prescribed date. No appeal will be accepted after that date. See your
section web site for deadline. Please note that no national championship benchmark rating may be appealed
the first year received except for medical.
Players will be notified in writing as to whether their appeals were granted or denied.
NOTE: NTRP Computer Ratings are good for 3 years (2 years for those aged 60 or older during 2007)
An individual must play at their published rating or higher.
Reasons an appeal may be granted:
YEAR-END APPEALS
• All players, except national benchmarks, whose rating is within .05 above or below NTRP level, will be granted.
• One year or older national benchmark whose rating is within .05 above or below NTRP level (regardless of age)
may be considered.
• Any player who will be 60 years of age or older during the league year and whose rating is within .10 above or
below will be granted an appeal.
• Year old computer rating that falls within .10 above IF the next highest approved NTRP level is not available.
EARLY START DYNAMIC APPEALS
• All of Year-End Appeals
• New players (self-rated) whose rating is within .10 above or below level with 3 or fewer dynamic ratings will be
granted an appeal.
MEDICAL APPEAL
• Permanent disabling injury or illness occurring after year-end ratings were achieved (with supporting documentation.)
MIXED EXCLUSIVE APPEAL
• All of the Year-End Appeals
• New player (self-rated) with 4 or fewer dynamic ratings may be granted an appeal if it falls within .20 above the level.
ELECTRONIC SELF-RATE ON TENNISLINK
• These are appealed through TennisLink – Do not use this form to appeal your electronic self-rate.
Office Use Fee Paid (if applicable): ___________
Date Received: ___________ Rating in 100th: ______
_________Granted - may play _______NTRP level
_________Denied - must continue at _______NTRP level
Initial: __________ Date: _________
Early Start & Year-End
NTRP Appeal Form
See your section/district web site for:
Appeal deadline Fees (if applicable)
Appeal mailing address
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
____________________________________________
Phone: (_____) ____________________
Fax: (_____) _______________________
E-mail: ______________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________
Circle: Male / Female Right-handed / Left-handed
USTA #: _________________ Expires: ___________
Section: ____________Area/District: ______________
State NTRP level beside each Division you played.
Mark "n/a" if you did not play in a division.
______Adult ______Senior ______Mixed
______Super Senior _____ Mixed Senior _____Combo
Team Number(s) and Names: _____________________
_____________________
TYPE OF APPEAL:
___Early Start ___Year-End ___ Mixed Exclusive
___ Medical
___ Documentation on letterhead attached
___ Appealed a medical condition before?
If Yes: Section _________ Date ________
Note: Medical appeal of national benchmark will
be forwarded to the National League Administrator.
Rating as published: _________________
Request rating change to: _____________
________________________________________
Player’s Signature
__________________________
Date