amateur ranks

Examples (10)

• Many young athletes hope to graduate from the amateur ranks to professional status.
• She quickly rose through the amateur ranks in competitive chess.
• The tournament is open to anyone, including those from the amateur ranks.
• His talent was evident even when he was competing in the amateur ranks.
• After years in the amateur ranks, he finally turned pro.
• The new regulations might deter some promising players from entering the amateur ranks.
• The coach is constantly scouting for new talent among the amateur ranks.
• Leaving the amateur ranks to pursue a full-time career requires immense dedication.
• Despite being in the amateur ranks, her performance was outstanding.
• The event saw participants from both professional and amateur ranks.