Find the Right Class for Your Game
CityTennis uses a simple color-based level system to help players choose classes that match their current ability.
Our levels are based on a combination of playing experience, general NTRP reference ranges, rally consistency, ball control, movement, and overall playing ability.
The guidelines below are designed to help you understand where you may fit. Final class placement is determined by CityTennis coaching staff.
CityTennis Levels
Beginner I
General NTRP Reference: 1.5–2.5
Typical Experience: 0–3 years
Rally Guideline: Approximately 0–5 consecutive balls
Beginner I is designed for newer and developing players who are still building consistency with their groundstrokes, movement, contact point, and basic court positioning.
Players at this level will generally demonstrate rallies of approximately 0–5 consecutive balls during controlled play. They are still learning the rules of tennis.
Beginner II
General NTRP Reference: 2.5–3.5
Typical Experience: 3–5 years
Rally Guideline: Approximately 6–10 consecutive balls
Beginner II players have developed greater consistency and are becoming more comfortable maintaining rallies and playing structured points. They must be proficient in all the strokes and know how to play singles and doubles.
Players at this level will generally demonstrate rallies of approximately 6–10 consecutive balls, with improving control, movement, and consistency.
Intermediate I
General NTRP Reference: 3.5-4.0
Typical Experience: 5–10 years
Rally Guideline: Approximately 11–20 consecutive balls
Intermediate I players demonstrate consistent groundstrokes, stronger court awareness, and the ability to maintain longer rallies. These players understand the various types of spin and how to change their level of power on the ball.
Players at this level will generally demonstrate rallies of approximately 11–20 consecutive balls while showing consistent depth, direction, movement, and court positioning.
Intermediate II
General NTRP Reference: 4.0+
Typical Experience: 10+ years
Rally Guideline: Approximately 20+ consecutive balls
Intermediate II is intended for experienced players who can consistently sustain rallies while controlling placement, pace, direction, and depth. Players at this level will generally demonstrate rallies of 20 or more consecutive balls with strong consistency, movement, ball control, and point construction.
Intermediate II players have typically had experience playing matches in leagues or tournaments. Or high school / college play/
How Placement Works
The experience ranges, NTRP references, and rally counts shown above are general guidelines only.
They are not qualification requirements and do not guarantee placement in a particular CityTennis class.
Tennis ability cannot be determined by any single measurement. A player who can maintain a long cooperative rally, for example, may demonstrate a different level once movement, pace, placement, consistency, or live point play is introduced.
CityTennis coaches evaluate the player's overall playing ability and suitability for the class.
Final Placement
Final class placement is at the discretion of CityTennis coaching staff.
CityTennis may place or reclassify a player based on observed play, including performance during regular group classes. A separate or formal skills test is not required for CityTennis to determine or change a player's class level.
Our goal is to maintain appropriate playing levels within each class so that every participant receives a productive, competitive, and enjoyable tennis experience.
Not Sure Where You Belong?
If you're new to CityTennis or aren't sure which class is appropriate, start at 🟡 Beginner I → 🟢 Beginner II → 🔵 Intermediate I → 🟣 Intermediate II
CityTennis level classifications are internal class-placement guidelines. References to NTRP levels are provided only as a general comparison and are not official USTA NTRP ratings.