PLAY LEVEL GUIDELINES AND RANKING LISTS
Transcript of PLAY LEVEL GUIDELINES AND RANKING LISTS
PLAY LEVEL GUIDELINES
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RANKING LISTS
DESCRIPTION OF PLAY LEVELS: We rely on the INTEGRITY of the coaches and program administrators to place players in the appropriate level
to the best of their ability. Below are general descriptions of the different play levels and rules to guide you in
placing your players correctly so players have as competitive of matches as possible to maximize skill development
and enjoyment.
Intermediate B – Generally, this player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not
comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Player is
improving court coverage and can sustain a rally and serve with consistency. On ground strokes, player needs to
improve control of height, depth, direction, and speed.
Intermediate A – They have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate
shots. Player can use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with some success and occasionally forces
errors when serving. They exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage, and are developing
teamwork in doubles. Player is starting to recognize opportunities to attack short balls by coming to net. Player is
developing more spin and power on the serve and seldom double-faults.
Advanced – This player has developed use of power and spins and can handle pace. They have sound footwork,
can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to the opponents. They can hit first serves
with power and accuracy and place the second serve. They tend to over hit on difficult shots; aggressive net play
is common in doubles.
REGULATIONS
1. The USTA Northern junior tournament standings lists are used to set play level benchmarks. Players who
meet the benchmarks stated below as of the first standings list published in April 2015, MAY NOT play in
the intermediate division.
For play on a 12 and under Junior Team Tennis team, players ranked in the top 20 in 12s MAY
NOT play in the Intermediate division.
For play on a 14 and under Junior Team Tennis team, players ranked in the top 40 in 14s or in the
top 20 in 12s MAY NOT play in the Intermediate division.
For play on an 18 and under Junior Team Tennis team, players ranked in the top 60 in 18s, top 40
in 16s, or top 20 in 14s MAY NOT play in the Intermediate division.
2. If a player is playing up in sanctioned USTA Northern junior tournaments and has a ranking that would
prohibit him/her from participating on an intermediate team in that older age division, he/she is not eligible to
play intermediate in any lower age division as well.
3. Minnesota: Any player who advances to the individual high school state tennis tournament in Class AA MAY
NOT play in the Intermediate Division. This includes singles and doubles.
4. Teams that win the Section Championship at the Intermediate level must either move up to the
Advanced level as a team or disperse to form new teams at the same level for the next Championship
year. The new team(s) may have no more than three (3) players (one boy and two girls or two boys and one
girl) who were on the Section Championship roster. The 14 and under Intermediate Section Championship
team may also remain intact, if they move up to the 18 and under Intermediate level. Players wishing to stay
at the intermediate level must meet the criteria of an intermediate player and be in compliance with all
regulations.
5. If a player has ever represented USTA Northern at a National Zonals competition, Boys or Girls 14s or 16s
Intersectionals competition, and/or at the Boys or Girls National 18s team championships, or World Team
Tennis, they MUST play in the advanced division.
6. During a previous season, if a player participated on an advanced team in their age division and had a winning
record at the Section Championships, they MUST continue to play Advanced in that age division during all
subsequent seasons.
2.01G (5)d National Ranking: Players with a national ranking, in any age division and determined at a specified
time of the year, must enter at the advanced level (NTRP 3.5 and above) at any age division. Note: Annually, the
USTA ranks players in the Boys’ and Girls’ 18, 16, 14, and 12 divisions. The final rankings for a junior age division
shall include all players who have accumulated at least 200 points in the division. Only points earned in the age
division will count toward ranking in that division.
Additional considerations to be included when determining if advanced is the appropriate level for
a player:
Has your player ever played a player on the lists included and if so, was it competitive?
Has your player won the majority of their matches at the intermediate level in that age division during a
previous Junior Team Tennis season?
Is your player excluded from playing at the intermediate level in another section?
During a previous season, has your player participated on an advanced team and been competitive? This
should not be determined just by record. A player could have a losing record and still have been
competitive in those matches.
For play on a 12 and Under Junior Team Tennis team, players ranked in the top 20 in 12s MAY NOT play
in the Intermediate division.
Boys 12s top 20 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Hunter Kang Heck New Brighton MN
2 Gavin James Young Apple Valley MN
3 Luke Steven Little Minneapolis MN
4 Sujit Chepuri Minneapolis MN
5 Bjorn Swenson North Oaks MN
6 Justin Andrew Bobo Rochester MN
7 Christo Alex Arden Hills MN
8 Jonathan Nudler Plymouth MN
9 Luke Westholder Edina MN
10 Alec Reed Sargent Rochester MN
11 George Nottley Lake Elmo MN
12 Tharun Inturi Shakopee MN
13 Kevin Thomas Minnetonka MN
14 Michael Yousef Sioux Falls SD
15 Maxwell James Exsted Savage MN
16 Rohan Harle Plymouth MN
17 Kevin Boyd Turlington Rochester MN
18 Sean Martin Chippewa Falls WI
19 James Khalil Yousef Sioux Falls SD
20 Gage Russell Gohl Sioux Falls SD
Girls 12s top 20 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Karin Noelle Young Apple Valley MN
2 Nore Ann Heinitz Duluth MN
3 Aili Joy Hietala Duluth MN
4 Nicole Snezhko Plymouth MN
5 Arlina Shen Eden Prairie MN
6 Liv Denise Hovde North Oaks MN
7 Vunnisa Vu Maplewood MN
8 Lauren Splett Mahtomedi MN
9 Isabelle Mae Exsted Savage MN
10 Zoe Adkins Maple Grove MN
11 Ashley Ann Tarrolly Saint Cloud MN
12 Josefina Margaret Trella Eden Prairie MN
13 Nicole Ridenour Minneapolis MN
14 Surena Vu Maplewood MN
15 Johana Brower Sioux Falls SD
16 Taylor Gill Wayzata MN
17 Sonya Ramesh Rosemount MN
18 Ava Leonard Sioux Falls SD
19 Sonia S Baig Minneapolis MN
20 Annika Elvestrom Wayzata MN
For play on a 14 and Under Junior Team Tennis team, players ranked in the top 40 in 14s or in the top
20 in 12s MAY NOT play in the Intermediate division.
Boys 14s top 40 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Sam Dobbs Sioux Falls SD
2 Gavin James Young Apple Valley MN
3 Sebastian Vile Rochester MN
4 Hunter Kang Heck New Brighton MN
5 Joe Mairs Edina MN
6 Varun Ganapathy Iyer Rochester MN
7 Maxim A. Zagrebelny Eagan MN
8 Michael Cao Shoreview MN
9 Karthik Papisetty Plymouth MN
10 Kevin Daniel Rochester MN
11 Hunter Roseth Lakeville MN
12 Petro Alex Arden Hills MN
13 Wil Thomas McDowell Sioux Falls SD
14 Mark Robert Pepperl Eau Claire WI
15 Cade Andrew Damgaard Sioux Falls SD
16 Michael Kelly Lakeville MN
17 Ryne Zen-Zhi Reger Edina MN
18 Matthew Kregness Wayzata MN
19 Christopher T Hall Edina MN
20 Charlie Prest Minneapolis MN
21 Elias Antonio Ramirez Woodbury MN
22 Spencer J Konecne Bemidji MN
23 Logan Jayson Couillard Minneapolis MN
24 Matthew Jason Schmitz Sioux Falls SD
25 Rex Shen Eden Prairie MN
26 Raphael Malewicz Minneapolis MN
27 Cade Pfeiffer Orono MN
28 Pavao Veldic Rochester MN
29 Sean Christian Bochman Fall Creek WI
30 Jonah Dobbs Brookings SD
31 Anish Singh Rochester MN
32 Michael Yousef Sioux Falls SD
33 Kenneth Diao Blaine MN
34 Trevor Antonius Smiley Minnetonka MN
35 Ikbal Singh Ahluwalia Edina MN
36 Jon Carlson Edina MN
37 John Kasner Orono MN
38 Nisal Liyanage Eagan MN
39 Simon Murphy Grand Forks ND
40 Sourabh Sanjay Terakanambi Saint Paul MN
Boys 12s top 20 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Hunter Kang Heck New Brighton MN
2 Gavin James Young Apple Valley MN
3 Luke Steven Little Minneapolis MN
4 Sujit Chepuri Minneapolis MN
5 Bjorn Swenson North Oaks MN
6 Justin Andrew Bobo Rochester MN
7 Christo Alex Arden Hills MN
8 Jonathan Nudler Plymouth MN
9 Luke Westholder Edina MN
10 Alec Reed Sargent Rochester MN
11 George Nottley Lake Elmo MN
12 Tharun Inturi Shakopee MN
13 Kevin Thomas Minnetonka MN
14 Michael Yousef Sioux Falls SD
15 Maxwell James Exsted Savage MN
16 Rohan Harle Plymouth MN
17 Kevin Boyd Turlington Rochester MN
18 Sean Martin Chippewa Falls WI
19 James Khalil Yousef Sioux Falls SD
20 Gage Russell Gohl Sioux Falls SD
Girls 14s top 40 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Meagan Rose Brown Becker MN
2 Madeline Suk Minnetonka MN
3 Kylie Karen Mullaney Edina MN
4 Lauren I. Ferg Eagan MN
5 Lainey Axell Plymouth MN
6 Ellen Puzak Minneapolis MN
7 Eesha Varma Eagan MN
8 Francesca Camille Trella Eden Prairie MN
9 Monterey R. Knewtson Fargo ND
10 Olivia Patricia Paradise Saint Paul MN
11 Nicole Snezhko Plymouth MN
12 Jessica Paige Marmorstein Rochester MN
13 Samantha Rose Nichols Saint Paul MN
14 Anna Marie Letto Excelsior MN
15 Cecilia Nunez Obetz Minneapolis MN
16 Delaney Grace Schurhamer Woodbury MN
17 Karin Noelle Young Apple Valley MN
18 Nicole Copeland Edina MN
19 Grace N. Riermann Stillwater MN
20 Nore Ann Heinitz Duluth MN
21 Abbie McKenzie Kelm Bemidji MN
22 Rachel Kelly Minnetonka MN
23 Emily Elizabeth Norman Rochester MN
24 Aili Joy Hietala Duluth MN
25 Ashley Ann Tarrolly Saint Cloud MN
26 Alexi Lynn Harrod Saint Paul MN
27 Josefina Margaret Trella Eden Prairie MN
28 Natalie A Kroll Plymouth MN
29 Libby Nachtigal Sioux Falls SD
30 Charlotte Ann Bowles Prior Lake MN
31 Alexandria Von TerschPohrer Minneapolis MN
32 Meredith Benson Sioux Falls SD
33 Monica Zink Saint Paul MN
34 Emma Trncic Rochester MN
35 Jessica Ip Edina MN
36 Alexandra Rose Welty Wayzata MN
37 Kathryn Mary Mulvey Woodbury MN
38 Marit Swenson North Oaks MN
39 Kate Inderieden Saint Cloud MN
40 Allison Alexis Eichacker Sioux Falls SD
Girls 12s top 20 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Karin Noelle Young Apple Valley MN
2 Nore Ann Heinitz Duluth MN
3 Aili Joy Hietala Duluth MN
4 Nicole Snezhko Plymouth MN
5 Arlina Shen Eden Prairie MN
6 Liv Denise Hovde North Oaks MN
7 Vunnisa Vu Maplewood MN
8 Lauren Splett Mahtomedi MN
9 Isabelle Mae Exsted Savage MN
10 Zoe Adkins Maple Grove MN
11 Ashley Ann Tarrolly Saint Cloud MN
12 Josefina Margaret Trella Eden Prairie MN
13 Nicole Ridenour Minneapolis MN
14 Surena Vu Maplewood MN
15 Johana Brower Sioux Falls SD
16 Taylor Gill Wayzata MN
17 Sonya Ramesh Rosemount MN
18 Ava Leonard Sioux Falls SD
19 Sonia S Baig Minneapolis MN
20 Annika Elvestrom Wayzata MN
For play on a 18 and Under Junior Team Tennis team, players ranked in the top 60 in 18s, top 40 in 16s,
or top 20 in 14s MAY NOT play in the Intermediate division.
Boys 18s top 60 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Toby D. Boyer Ham Lake MN
2 Nicholas David Beaty Wayzata MN
3 Charlie Adams Wayzata MN
4 Gregory D. Wischer Grand Forks ND
5 Jesse Sprinkel Minneapolis MN
6 Jackson Allen Shakopee MN
7 Alexander Christian Exsted Savage MN
8 Nathaniel Ackert Sioux Falls SD
9 Chuck Tang Rapid City SD
10 Brady J Kenyon Grand Forks ND
11 Jake Trondson Vadnais Heights MN
12 Aaron R. Goodman Minneapolis MN
13 Jonah K. Salita Excelsior MN
14 Rajadurai Arul Shakopee MN
15 Samuel Steven Hochberger Maple Grove MN
16 Eshan Varma Eagan MN
17 Joshua C. Gearou Zimmerman MN
18 Chase O. Johnson Golden Valley MN
19 Logan Barr Sioux Falls SD
20 David Youngs Fargo ND
21 Daniel Wheaton Excelsior MN
22 Zachary Adkins Maple Grove MN
23 Raghu Inturi Shakopee MN
24 Logan James Pepperl Eau Claire WI
25 Jake Kuhlman Grand Forks ND
26 Colton Marcus Johnsontaylor Apple Valley MN
27 Michael Kalmbach O'Neil Edina MN
28 David Lu Eagan MN
29 Isaac J. Glynn Saint Paul MN
30 Samuel Riley Gowan Saint Paul MN
31 Brady Ballweber West Fargo ND
32 Corey Loken Robbinsdale MN
33 William G. Trevillyan Valley Springs SD
34 Nathan John Parsons Saint Paul MN
35 Samuel R. Gearou Zimmerman MN
36 Simon Guzan Minneapolis MN
37 Luke Van de Loo Eau Claire WI
38 David Boyd Turlington Rochester MN
39 Trae K. Olson Rapid City SD
40 Peter Berno Minneapolis MN
41 Austin Bauer Sioux Falls SD
42 Aanik Lohani Edina MN
43 Andrew Michael Godon Grand Forks ND
44 Hunter Krebsbach North Oaks MN
45 Anuraag Bukkuri Woodbury MN
46 Dustin Foster Minot ND
47 Dallas Chambers Grand Forks ND
48 Ryan Meger Stillwater MN
49 Matt Hokanson Bemidji MN
50 Andrew Tang Shoreview MN
51 Brock Dillon Excelsior MN
52 Steven Will Apple Valley MN
53 Anthony Yuan Hu Plymouth MN
54 Kaleb James Dobbs Sioux Falls SD
55 Jacob James Smith Minneapolis MN
56 Justin Yee Lakeville MN
57 Austin Noldner Sioux Falls SD
58 Hunter Fernelius New Hope MN
59 Aidan A Hartwig Sioux Falls SD
60 Charlie Adkins Maple Grove MN
Boys 16s top 40 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Jackson Allen Shakopee MN
2 Kaleb James Dobbs Sioux Falls SD
3 Jake Kuhlman Grand Forks ND
4 Ben Ingbar Minneapolis MN
5 Charlie Adkins Maple Grove MN
6 Nikita Snezhko Plymouth MN
7 Ben van der Sman Woodbury MN
8 Carter James Mason Eden Prairie MN
9 Alexander Christian Exsted Savage MN
10 Sean L'huillier. Kelly Lakeville MN
11 Jake Trondson Vadnais Heights MN
12 Chase Roseth Lakeville MN
13 Austin Anderson White Bear Lake MN
14 Sahil Chhugani Rochester MN
15 Rajadurai Arul Shakopee MN
16 Sebastian Vile Rochester MN
17 Elliot C Hartwig Sioux Falls SD
18 Jack Barker Minneapolis MN
19 Davis Lawley Fargo ND
20 Samuel Steven Hochberger Maple Grove MN
21 Anshul P Bharath Rosemount MN
22 Benjamin Wheaton Excelsior MN
23 Joe Lipovetz Golden Valley MN
24 KEVIN SHAN Madison SD
25 Zach A Kantor Foley MN
26 North Vorland Knewtson Fargo ND
27 Tristan Davis Fjelstad Bloomington MN
28 Erik Andrew Beckers Bloomington MN
29 Conner O Olsen Orono MN
30 Petro Alex Arden Hills MN
31 Aanik Lohani Edina MN
32 Charlie Andrew Weill Saint Paul MN
33 Thomas Mayerchak Princeton MN
34 Anuraag Bukkuri Woodbury MN
35 Andrew Michael Godon Grand Forks ND
36 Spencer Steven Wick Stillwater MN
37 Ryan Patrick Frost Eden Prairie MN
38 John R Webb Edina MN
39 Noah Shane Edina MN
40 ARJUN NEEL CHOUDHRY Sioux Falls SD
Boys 14s top 20 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Sam Dobbs Sioux Falls SD
2 Gavin James Young Apple Valley MN
3 Sebastian Vile Rochester MN
4 Hunter Kang Heck New Brighton MN
5 Joe Mairs Edina MN
6 Varun Ganapathy Iyer Rochester MN
7 Maxim A. Zagrebelny Eagan MN
8 Michael Cao Shoreview MN
9 Karthik Papisetty Plymouth MN
10 Kevin Daniel Rochester MN
11 Hunter Roseth Lakeville MN
12 Petro Alex Arden Hills MN
13 Wil Thomas McDowell Sioux Falls SD
14 Mark Robert Pepperl Eau Claire WI
15 Cade Andrew Damgaard Sioux Falls SD
16 Michael Kelly Lakeville MN
17 Ryne Zen-Zhi Reger Edina MN
18 Matthew Kregness Wayzata MN
19 Christopher T Hall Edina MN
20 Charlie Prest Minneapolis MN
Girls 18s top 60 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Jessie Aney Rochester MN
2 Alexis Nelson Saint Paul MN
3 Hayley M. Haakenstad Chanhassen MN
4 Caitlyn Elizabeth Merzbacher Eden Prairie MN
5 Malini Wijesinghe Apple Valley MN
6 Kylie Jorden Boyer Rochester MN
7 Zoe Ann Lindbloom Wayzata MN
8 Isabella R. Lambert Wayzata MN
9 Sophia Reddy Eden Prairie MN
10 Jane Fraley Edina MN
11 Taite Drews-Jones Minneapolis MN
12 Taylor Jackson Minneapolis MN
13 Taylor Sueanne Tarrolly Saint Cloud MN
14 Jordan Rachel Kopfer Eagan MN
15 Annika Teske Elk River MN
16 Riley Lalim Lakeville MN
17 Mia Davis Burnsville MN
18 Lori Marie Ahuja Lakeville MN
19 Mical L. Johnson Canton SD
20 Sophie Ellen Farmer Eden Prairie MN
21 Summer Lee Brills Saint Paul MN
22 Danielle Michelle Gannon Excelsior MN
23 Mira Elizabeth Yousef Sioux Falls SD
24 Madison Fenske Rapid City SD
25 Ginger Lyn Valentine Delano MN
26 Natalie Lorentz St Louis Park MN
27 Theresa Tebon Minnetonka MN
28 Annika Iverson Mendota Heights MN
29 Samantha Marie Ting Long Lake MN
30 Olivia K. Keelin Fargo ND
31 Grayce Kathleen Petersen Prior Lake MN
32 Chloe Ann Hall Prior Lake MN
33 Alexis K Konecne Bemidji MN
34 Madeleine Parish Winges North Oaks MN
35 Morgan Elizabeth Brower Sioux Falls SD
36 Berkley Darr Sioux Falls SD
37 Alyssa Wolf Bismarck ND
38 Claire Browning Aitkin MN
39 Kristina Mary Conrad Plymouth MN
40 Lu Kelly Yang Plymouth MN
41 Dannick Boyogueno Shakopee MN
42 Izabella M. Edin Staples MN
43 Libby Rickeman Wayzata MN
44 Alexandra M. Kopiecki Andover MN
45 Julia Geske Rochester MN
46 Lexy Ronning Sioux Falls SD
47 Maggie N Riermann Stillwater MN
48 Lainey Axell Plymouth MN
49 Kendra K Berry Duluth MN
50 Abbie McKenzie Kelm Bemidji MN
51 Courtney Alexis Brackin Bismarck ND
52 Jillian Rae Klasen Maple Grove MN
53 Jenna Sundstrom Lino Lakes MN
54 Briana Nicole Hartmann Owatonna MN
55 Jessica Paige Marmorstein Rochester MN
56 Samantha Czarnecki Sioux Falls SD
57 Meredith Benson Sioux Falls SD
58 Savannah Marie Johnson Stillwater MN
59 Kendall Grace Kozikowski Wayzata MN
60 Paige McLeod Vadnais Heights MN
Girls 16s top 40 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Sophia Reddy Eden Prairie MN
2 Isabella R. Lambert Wayzata MN
3 Zoe Belle Klass-Warch Saint Paul MN
4 Libby Rickeman Wayzata MN
5 Kylie Karen Mullaney Edina MN
6 Savanna Crowell Savage MN
7 Meagan Rose Brown Becker MN
8 Natalie Lorentz St Louis Park MN
9 Olivia Patricia Paradise Saint Paul MN
10 Grace Goble Rapid City SD
11 Lainey Axell Plymouth MN
12 Taylor Sueanne Tarrolly Saint Cloud MN
13 Allison Brzezinski Eagan MN
14 Francesca Camille Trella Eden Prairie MN
15 Taylor Jackson Minneapolis MN
16 Samantha Czarnecki Sioux Falls SD
17 Jordan Rachel Kopfer Eagan MN
18 Samantha Rose Nichols Saint Paul MN
19 Izabella M. Edin Staples MN
20 Lexy Ronning Sioux Falls SD
21 Catherine Ann Lindsay Eau Claire WI
22 Taylor Elaine Kopfer Eagan MN
23 Mia Davis Burnsville MN
24 Taylor Anne Jackson Savage MN
25 Anna Marie Letto Excelsior MN
26 Riley Lalim Lakeville MN
27 Evann Marie Welty Wayzata MN
28 Samantha Marie Ting Long Lake MN
29 Ginger Lyn Valentine Delano MN
30 Grace N. Riermann Stillwater MN
31 Olivia K. Keelin Fargo ND
32 Monterey R. Knewtson Fargo ND
33 Maggie N Riermann Stillwater MN
34 Abbie McKenzie Kelm Bemidji MN
35 Julia Geske Rochester MN
36 Grayce Kathleen Petersen Prior Lake MN
37 Meredith Benson Sioux Falls SD
38 Annika Iverson Mendota Heights MN
39 Margaux Boyer Edina MN
40 Eesha Varma Eagan MN
Girls 14s top 20 ranking list
Rank Position Player's Name City State
1 Meagan Rose Brown Becker MN
2 Madeline Suk Minnetonka MN
3 Kylie Karen Mullaney Edina MN
4 Lauren I. Ferg Eagan MN
5 Lainey Axell Plymouth MN
6 Ellen Puzak Minneapolis MN
7 Eesha Varma Eagan MN
8 Francesca Camille Trella Eden Prairie MN
9 Monterey R. Knewtson Fargo ND
10 Olivia Patricia Paradise Saint Paul MN
11 Nicole Snezhko Plymouth MN
12 Jessica Paige Marmorstein Rochester MN
13 Samantha Rose Nichols Saint Paul MN
14 Anna Marie Letto Excelsior MN
15 Cecilia Nunez Obetz Minneapolis MN
16 Delaney Grace Schurhamer Woodbury MN
17 Karin Noelle Young Apple Valley MN
18 Nicole Copeland Edina MN
19 Grace N. Riermann Stillwater MN
20 Nore Ann Heinitz Duluth MN