tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post5263290281754107398..comments2024-03-26T07:42:36.856-07:00Comments on Schmidt Computer Ratings: USTA Age Group vs NTRP Tennis TournamentsKevin Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366406313485961849noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-51382395453265084482023-06-07T12:36:09.831-07:002023-06-07T12:36:09.831-07:00I got totally confused with registering for a tour...I got totally confused with registering for a tournament recently. I’mbrand new to the game with less than two years experience. <br />When signing up it listed the tournaments in levels: Level 7, Level 6, Level 5, etc. I assumed the levels were equal to the NTRP rating. So, I registered for a Level 3 tournament in the 50+ age category. When I played, my opponents were for better than me and I got blown out. I was confused so I then registered for a Level 5 tournament (50+ again), thinking that I might get a different ability level of players. But then I saw the names of players and the two guys that beat me were registered again with a few more. I looked them up and their NTRP ratings are higher than mine. That’s when I realized I might need to register for NTRP 3.5 18 and up. So, this whole NTRP vs Tournament Level vs 50+ age level stuff is confusing! I think I understand it now. It’s too bad it’s not explained more clearly on the USTA website or tournament registration descriptions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-76757150626190978372014-08-06T11:30:22.395-07:002014-08-06T11:30:22.395-07:00My understanding is that age group tournaments are...My understanding is that age group tournaments are not included in NTRP rating calculations. So the hypothetical match you mention won't have an NTRP match rating computed.Kevin Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366406313485961849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-62740440410295678682014-08-06T11:26:01.752-07:002014-08-06T11:26:01.752-07:00If 3.0 plays 5.0 in age group, how will the rating...If 3.0 plays 5.0 in age group, how will the rating is calculated?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com