
CTA League
CTA How To Appeal Rating
December 3, 2025 at 6:08:26 AM
CTA League – Ratings Appeal Request
Who May Submit
Primary: Club Director of Tennis (preferred)
If no Director/USPTA Pro: the Team Captain may submit
Not accepted: appeals directly from individual players
Submit to: Rick Calton — rickcaltontennis@gmail.com
USTA Rating Appeals
Appeals of a USTA NTRP computer rating are valid for one season.
If a player’s USTA computer rating is higher than the requested CTA/Bonita level, the player must appeal the USTA rating each season.
Mid-Season USTA Changes
If USTA changes a player’s rating during a CTA/Bonita season, the player may finish the season at their current CTA/Bonita level.
The change takes effect the following season.
CTA League Rating Appeals (Topdog)
Players without a USTA computer rating may appeal their CTA/Bonita League rating (as listed in Topdog Tennis).
How Appeals Are Reviewed
The CTA/Bonita will consider, among other factors:
Topdog dynamic rating
Typical court/line position
Health (Serious)
How to Submit an Appeal (Email)
Send an email to rickcaltontennis@gmail.com with the subject: “CTA Rating Appeal – [Player Name]”, and include:
Player Information
Name:
Current CTA/Bonita Rating (Topdog):
Current USTA Rating (if any):
Requested Rating
Justification (brief):
Provide a summary explaining why the change is warranted (relevant results, partner history, typical line played, notable improvements, etc.).
Submitted By
Director/Captain Name:
Club Name:
Phone:
Email:
How to Submit an Appeal (Contact Form)
If you wish to submit an appeal through a contact form, click the button below