In the last two weeks, the BLTA “Play Tennis” Program has proven to be a good source to recruit beginners to the sport. The children display enthusiasm and a willingness to learn tennis; an open and honest eagerness and aptitude for the sport. The majority of the kids are picking up a tennis racquet for…
A group of young talented junior players from the Southwest Tennis Club (SWTC) participated in the Freeport National Jr. Tournament. For some of them, it was their first experience travelling abroad to this national tennis tournament and it proved to be very rewarding. The SWTC under the direction of President Mike Butler came home with…
The 14th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Eleuthera Doubles Tennis Tournament is set for April 18 and 19 at Knowles tennis courts in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. Tim’s Refrigeration has been a proud sponsor of this event over the years. For registration information contact Mr. Hartie Johnson at 636-6787 or email at chefajohnson@yahoo.com. Join in the fun as…
Jackson Mactaggart performed very well in the 2020 British Colombia (BC) Indoor Provincial Championships (U12) in Canada. Jackson was seeded in the tournament 3rd in singles and 2nd in doubles (teaming up with Ewan Robertson). Jackson and Ewan advanced to the doubles championships and ended as tournament finalists against the #1 seeds Garry Jiany and…
On Saturday past, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s “Play Tennis” Developmental Program started indoors with drills and fitness conducted by Coach Marion Bain, Coach Corey Francis, Donte Armbrister and Sydney Clarke. Later, the session progressed outdoors as the weather improved. The kids had the opportunity to perform basic tactics and techniques as demonstrated and instructed…
The Grand Bahama Tennis Association’s (GBTA) Junior National Tournament was held this weekend in Freeport, Grand Bahama at the YMCA. The event sponsor was Bahamas Pure Water & Ice. The event was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association and isthe first junior national calendar event held in Grand Bahama for 2020. President Darnette Weir…
Justin Roberts made his presence felt on the ITF World Tennis Tour circuit. This past week Justin teamed up with Antiguan Jody Magilney for doubles at the M15 in Cancun, Mexico. The dynamic duo has already had a successful combination last year as doubles champions on the pro circuit. Wednesday past, this Caribbean duo won…
Our Jr. Fed Cup Team returns home today after a full week in El Salvador. Team Bahamas ended on a good note yesterday with a 2-1 win over Jamaica.Kinza Johnson played the No. 2 position and started the ball rolling with a 6-3, 7-5 win. Peyton Anderson played the No. 1 position with a 0-6, 0-6 loss but…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s “Play Tennis” program is reporting a steady stream of young children between the ages of 4 to 16 on Saturdays at its free tennis clinics. On this past Saturday, the rain did not deter the crowd of children and the fun activities moved indoors at the National Tennis Centre. The…
Sierra Donaldson and the Lee University Flames heated up the courts with their win over McCrae College Bobcats. Coming off a win over Carson-Newman last Saturday in its spring opener the Flames won today over the Bobcats 7-0. Sierra Donaldson playing in the position of #4 Flight Singles won over Mei Hiramatsu 6-2, 6-2. In #3…