BVCT UTR Tournaments are designed to give players experience in a one day tournament format at minimal cost and travel where players should get 3(4) competitive matches in each event. Matches are skill based rather than gender/age based to encourage match play across all levels. As with any "number" earned by a player, it should be used as an evaluative/measuring tool to help players reach their full potential.

UTR

Universal Tennis Rating is a number used to rate a player on a scale of 1-16 with a 2 decimal place value. A player’s last 30 matches within 12 months are used to calculate the 2 decimal place number. Beginners start at 1 with Professional players at 16. It takes about 5 matches to generate a UTR number. Only registered members can view the full 2-digit decimal place numbers. Numbers are calculated in real time as results are entered. The UTR algorithm is based on games won. UTR numbers are used to allow a player to compare themselves with others to encourage competitive matches and practice.

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