5.2.1 Rating List
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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
5.2.1 Rating List
The Rating Committee will update the rating list periodically, at
least for each issue of the National Publication.
5.2.1.1Rating lists will be supplied to the National Publication and
on request to directors of sanctioned tournaments. Requests should be
made at least two weeks in advance to insure prompt and timely
delivery.
5.2.1.2Standing Rule: The rating lists published in the National
Publication will not include players who are unaffiliated with the
USATT.
5.2.1.3Adjustments -The rating list will be periodically adjusted to
allow for inaccuracies caused by a player's rapid improvement or lack
of match data outside his area.
5.2.1.3.1Rapidly Improving Player -Players with large net improvements
will have their ratings updated first. Rating changes for other
players will be calculated using these new values.
5.2.1.3.2Area -The ratings of players who seldom or never compete
outside their local areas will be rated by comparison with local
players who do.
5.2.2 Standing Rule: Printouts -After processing each tournament, the
chairman will provide the sponsor with a summary of rating changes and
a listing of each participant's rated matches.
5.2.3 Standing Rule: Membership Check- The committee will check
participants' membership expiration dates, which will be supplied to
sponsors, regional tournament directors, and to headquarters. Also
the amount and types of fees not paid will be provided to Headquarters
and the regional tournament directors.
5.2.4 Standing Rule: Storage of Records -The committee will store the
records of all players.
5.2.4.1Standing Rule: The Committee will submit the records of the top
20 men, top 15 women, top 10 junior men, and top 10 junior women to
the SelectionCommittee at the following times:
45 days before the U.S. Open 30 days after the U.S. Open 15 days after
the U.S. Open Team Championships or 30 days before the National Team
Trials defined in By-Law4.3.2.1 One other time as requested by the
Selection Committee Chairman.
The Rating Committee will provide this list at a cost stated in the
Fee Schedule.
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