Getting rated at Davisville
All our Full Members need to have a rating associated with their name on the their tag. The tag will give them the means to book a court during weekday evenings (5pm-10.30pm) and weekends. All our New Full Members must participate in a rating session by the end of the season. Not doing so will disqualify that person from re-signing for membership next season.
In order to book a rating or re-rating session you need to register online through your Court Reserve portal, under “Events”.
upcoming rating Dates
New Member Rating
Date and time: To be announced
*each 30 min session has 6 spots available
Details about Full Member rating sessions and rating criteria
What to expect at your free New Member Rating Session
As a new member at Davisville Tennis Club, you are encouraged to attend a new member rating as early in the season as you can!
Your New Member Rating will take place with up to six players on a court. Each New Member Rating can last up to 30 minutes, as the Head Tennis Professional leads players through a series of low impact assessments so he can judge your general technical abilities. Brian will assign you a NTRP rating anywhere from 2.0 (a beginner) to 7.0 (professional tour player).
Members do not find out the results of their ratings during a New Member Rating session. Each players “Member Tag” (located in the Green Tag Board) is updated by the Court Steward staff shortly after your rating session. Our Director of Player Development will then update your online information to accurately reflect your New Member Rating.
Every New Member of Davisville Tennis Club must be rated by the end of a season, in order to be eligible to rejoin Davisville the following year.
Note: This rule was passed at the 2013 Davisville Tennis Club, Annual General Meeting.
YOUR NEW MEMBER RATING IS FREE!
New Member Ratings sessions – Limit of 10 players per rating time – dates are published and ready for booking on Court Reserve – email: headpro@davisvilletennisclub.com or Nina at pd@davisvilletennisclub.com for more info
All sessions take place on Court 6.
In order to find out your rating, you can either come by the club and check out your tag, or you could go online in your account, under the “Tennis Rating” tab.
Cancellation Policy (Rating Session)
As a courtesy, cancellations to a rating session should be made as soon as possible by notifying Brian Ahlberg or a Court Steward. If you have to cancel in the last 24 hours before the session, a re-booking penalty of $10 will be applied.
What to expect at a Full Member Re Rating Session
As a rated member at Davisville Tennis Club, you can attend up to two Re-Rating sessions per season at a cost of $10.00 each.
A Re-Rating is a much more extensive session then you likely experienced during your New Full Member Rating. In the New Full Member Rating, you were assessed based only on your Technical Ability. In a Re-Rating, you are assessed on your Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychological Abilities. A Re-Rating is limited to a maximum of four players per session and can last up to one hour. The Head Tennis Professional leads players through a series of drills to challenge your abilities for whichever level you are attempting to achieve. The Head Tennis Professional will provide members with the result.
If a player’s NTRP rating changes as a result of the session, that player’s “Member Tag” (located in the Green Tag Board) will be updated by the Court Steward staff shortly after receiving confirmation from the Head Tennis Professional. Our Director of Player Development who is copied on all Re-Rating emails, would then update the member’s online information.
Member Re-Ratings are not mandatory. If a member chooses to attempt a Re-Rating, they should become familiar with the NTRP rating criteria provided on this website.
NOTE: Players must be available for the full time shown above. Times by 3/4 hour will be assigned 48 hours before the rating.
Please email Brian at headpro@davisvilletennisclub.com to book your time!
Cancellation Policy (Re-rating Session)
Please note that by registering for a re-rating session, you have committed to that time slot on the court. You can reschedule your participation up to 24 hours before the event. If you have to cancel within the last 24 hours, you will still be charged the $10 fee.
Rating Guidelines
This player is new to the game and is starting to learn about all areas of tennis. Players who join the club with little experience are encouraged to attend a New Member Rating session or, are able to opt for a 2.0 rating without attending a New Member Rating.
This player has some experience with tennis. A 2.5 level player can use each stroke (Forehand, Backhand, Volleys, Overhead, and Serve) to send the ball into play.
Forehand Reception Skills
This player can receive the ball between shoulder and waist height, can impact ball in front of their body, this player shows good control of the horizontal and vertical angles of the racquet at impact.
Backhand Reception Skills
This player can receiving the ball between shoulder and waist height and displays impact points in front of their body, good control of the horizontal and vertical angles of the racquet at impact.
Ground strokes Projection Skills
This player can send a ball through the second and third windows over the net. This player can creates safe forehands and backhands by hitting with height and can create depth of shot by either hitting higher over the net or by using the path of the racquet.
Net Skills
This player can centre volleys on their racquet and is able to move to the ball while at the net. This player is successful at receiving overheads; they can hit on the front foot and impact the ball with an extended arm.
Serve and Return
The player has developed a consistent serve and can display a full motion. This player has learned to hit a first serve with direction and consistently sends second serves into play. This player can return most serves at their level.
Tactically
At this level the player understands that their best chance for success comes for being consistent and playing within their abilities.
Forehand Reception Skills
This player uses correct impact points in offensive, neutral and defensive situations. This player can hit with an open or closed stance, can impact the ball with a higher impact point while in an offensive situations and uses full swings.
Backhand Reception Skills
This player uses proper contact points on offensive and neutral balls. This player can hit with a closed stance and can move back in the court to avoid hitting backhands out of their zone. This player uses full swings.
Ground strokes Projection Skills
This player can send a ball through the first, second and third windows over the net and can creates safe forehands and backhands by hitting with height. This player can create depth of shot and direction off both forehand and backhand wings.
Net Skills
This player can receive most volleys above the height of the net while given the opportunity. This player steps in with the proper foot to receive the ball and has eliminated any swing from their volley (except in the case of a swinging volley). This player can now receive a short to medium depth overhead with a high impact point with good sideways posture or trophy position, this player is starting to finish points at the net.
Serve and Return
This player can hit with a full motion and can use their first serve offensively, has a consistent second serve that is hit with direction, has developed the use of spins.
Tactically
A 3.5 player has now identified a style of play, serve volley, retriever etc. The player is starting to use their strengths to their opponents weaknesses, can hit to a players weaker side can come to net given the opportunity, this player can identify offensive, neutral and defensive situations.
Forehand Reception Skills
This player uses proper impact points in offensive and neutral situations; this player can hit with an open stance, closed stance or on the run. This player can hit with a higher impact point and correct footwork while in an offensive situations,
Backhand Reception Skills
This player uses proper impact points in offensive and neutral situations; this player can hit with a closed stance, can hit on the run and can use a slice backhand when needed.
Ground Strokes Projection Skills
This player can adjust heights over the net given the situation, creates topspin off both wings and can hit a slice both offensively and defensively, can create depth of shot and direction off both sides. This player uses full, long swings.
Net Skills
This player can receive volleys below the net and above the height of the net with comfort, steps in with the proper foot to receive the ball and has eliminated any swing from their volley (except in the case of a swinging volley). This player can now receive most overheads with limited difficulty and can hit with a high impact point and good sideways posture. This player is successful at finishing points at the net.
Serve and Return
This player can hit with a full motion and uses their first serve offensively, has a consistent second serve that can be directed and that keeps an opponent in a neutral situation. This player has developed the use of a slice serve and some use of a topspin serve. This player can take returns earlier or can adjust positioning depending on the serve being received.
Tactically
A 4.0 player has now identified a style of play, serve volley, retriever etc. The player can use their strengths to their opponent’s weaknesses, they can hit to a players weaker side and can take time away by taking the ball early or by coming to net, this player can identify offensive, neutral and defensive situations and can make the right tactical decision in these scenarios.
Forehand Reception Skills
This player can receive the ball well in any situation, with any stance or body position required to be successful. This player can take the ball on the rise or at the height of the bounce.
Backhand Reception Skills
This player can receive the ball well in any situation, with any stance or body position required to be successful. This player can take the ball on the rise or at the height of the bounce.
Ground Strokes Projection Skills
This player can adjust heights over the net given the situation and can create topspin off both wings. This player can hit a slice both offensively and defensively, can flatten out their shot when attacking and can give themselves time when on defense. This player can create depth of shot or direction on both sides.
Net Skills
This player can make good decisions when receiving low volleys, can attack high volleys and can pressure opponents while at net. This player shows a great use of their legs to be successful at the net; this player can now put away most balls that are left sitting and most overheads.
Serve and Return
This player uses their first serve offensively, has a consistent second serve that can be directed with spin and pace. This player has mastered the use of a slice serve and has developed a reliable topspin or kick serve. This player can take returns inside the baseline to take time away from opponents and has the ability to neutralise tough serves. This player can send a return deep or short purposely depending on the situation.
Tactically
A 4.5 player has mastered a style of play, serve volley, retriever etc. This player can use their strengths to their opponents weaknesses. This player can take time away from their opponent and can give themselves time when needed. This player can execute in offensive, neutral and defensive situations and makes the right choices while in these situations. A 4.5 level player can vary their style of play to be successful against different styles of players
Forehand Reception Skills
This player has an outstanding ability to receive the ball in any situation.
Backhand Reception Skills
This player has an outstanding ability to receive the ball in any situation.
Ground Strokes Projection Skills
This player has the consistent ability to dictate points using their ground strokes. This player has an outstanding ability to send the correct ball while in offensive, defensive and neutral situations.
Net Skills
This player has outstanding skills at the net and can be successful in every situation.
Serve and Return
This player uses their first serve to take control of points or win free points. This player has a consistent second serve that can be directed with spin, pace and keep an opponent in a defensive or neutral situation. This player is successful at using a flat, slice, topspin or kick serve. This player can take returns inside the baseline, they can send a return deep or short purposely depending on the situation, can attack second serves or counterattack first serves.
Tactically
This player can execute in offensive, neutral and defensive situations. This player can breakdown an opponent’s game and is an excellent problem solver.
This player has developed pace and/or consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive situations and hit dependable shots in stress situations.
Strengths: can hit offensively at any time; can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive situations; first and second serves can be depended upon in stress situations.