The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is raising up the next generation of tennis players by providing a pathway for new beginnersinto tennis. On this past Saturday new entrants participated in the BLTA “Play Tennis” program held at the National Tennis Centre. The program is attracting first-timers to the sport of tennis. So far this year…
The Bahamas is participating in the Junior Davis Cup event in San Salvador, El Salvador starting February 2, 2020. Representing The Bahamas is a 2-member team of Anthony Burrows Jr. and Dentry Mortimer Jr. The Team is coached by Jared Turnquest. We wish a speedy recovery to Michael Major Jr. who had to withdraw from…
It is time to learn tennis! The next free tennis session for juniors ages 5- 16 will be held TOMORROW at the National Tennis Centre. The tennis clinic this past week was Invigorating, Interesting and Interactive. Junior Sydney Clarke ( PTC certified) and ITF Level 1 CoachPerry Newton (Junior Development Head) led the young beginners…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates two of its juniors on their selection as “Student Of The Year” nominees: Jackson Mactaggart and Sarai Clarke. Jackson Mactaggart is an Honor Roll student at the Lyford Cay International School and the #1 ranked tennis player in the country forthe Boys U12, winning trophies in the national tournaments.…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association “Play Tennis Program” resumes TOMORROW at the National Tennis Centre and is free to children ages 5-17. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and is only $1. Kids in The Bahamas have an opportunity to learn about the sport of tennis. Itis fun, exciting, interactive and rewarding. The introduction of new persons to…
Despite the loss to Costa Rica (0-3) on the final day, Team Bahamas ends its run on the top half of the World Juniors Tennis Competition in the 6th position out of 14 countries. The Bahamas edged out El Salvador, Honduras, Barbados, Jamaica, Antigua, Curacao, Suriname and Panama. The Dominican Republic won the overall title…
Team Bahamas defeated Barbados in round-robin play with a 3-0 victory. Saphire Ferguson won 6-2, 6-2, Sierra Rodgers followed up with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 win. Our Team closed out with doubles played by BreAnn and Saphirre with a 6-1, 6-0 win. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Sierra, Saphirre, BreAnn and Coach Marion on advancing to the…
The Winterbotham IC Junior Series was held this past weekend at the National Tennis Centre. The tournament was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association. Talented boys and girls in the U10 and U12 categories participated in this debut event of the 2020 junior tennis season. The winners this past weekend were: U12 BoysJackson won…
Team Bahamas stands at 2-1 at the World Junior Team Competition in Santo Domingo. The team comprises of Sierra Rodgers, BreAnn Ferguson, Saphirre Ferguson and Coach Marion Bain. The Bahamas opened up with a win over #4 seed Antigua. Up first was BreAnn Ferguson 6-1, 6-2. Sierra would lose her match 6-3, 6-1 bringing up…
Free Tennis Clinic was provided to some of the children from the Ranfurly Home For Children (who expressed an interest in learning the Sport) by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association. Over the past couple of months, the BLTA happily welcomed the kids at the National Tennis Centre. President Darnette Weir stated, “We want to provide this…