Update to 2018 USTA League Move-up/Split-up Rule

I wrote a few weeks ago that the USTA is changing the move-up/split-up rule for teams that go to Nationals slightly for 2018.  I've found a little more documentation and links on it so wanted to share for those interested.

Here is the new language from what I believe will be in the 2018 regulations document.

2.06A(2): Split-Up - No more than three (3) players who were on the roster of any team that advanced to, or qualified for, any National Championship team the previous year may play together in the same Division, same Age Group and at the same NTRP team level as the National Championship team(s), if their NTRP rating allows. Split-Up requirements only apply to players who participated in three (3) or more matches (including one default) for that team during the championship year.

I found this language on a Southwest Section page, but I'm sure it will show up elsewhere.

Here also is what was sent to some captains by a Section Coordinator saying the same thing in more layman's terms.

• Teams may move up one NTRP level, all of the team members or just some of the team members if they chose to. This is the same as prior years.
• Split-up only applies to the same Division (Adult or Mixed), same age group and same NTRP team level that the team qualified for or advanced to a National Championship, and applies to players that were eligible to advance by playing three (3) matches, with 1 default counting for eligibility. This is different – an example is, your 3.5 40 & Over team qualifies for nationals – there is no limit on the number of players who choose to play together next year on a 3.5 18 & Over team and/or a 7.0 55 & Over team as long as their ratings permit, and they meet the age group’s criteria.

There you have it, it appears to be official.  If you go to Nationals in one age group within a division, you are required to move-up/split-up only in that same division and age group.