The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded the first two international tennis teams for 2023:The Bahamas Jr Billie Jean King Cup and Jr Davis Cup teams. Top tennis juniors in the U16 division will participate in the tournament and tennis talent from the region will be on display. Jalisa Clarke, BreAnn Ferguson and Saphirre…
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, The Baha Mar Foundation held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the tennis courts in Yellow Elder at the Tom “The Bird” Grant Park. The Foundation graciously resurfaced two courts for the residents of Yellow Elder and the surrounding communities. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis (BLTA) President Perry Newton was invited to…
Another junior tournament has successfully closed on the island of Freeport, Grand Bahama. The GBTA’s Bahama Pure Water & Ice Tournament featured some good competition amongst the junior ranks in the U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories. The Winners are as follows: Boys U12 Winner – Chase NewboldU12 Runner Up -Kingston Rees U14 Winner –…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is saddened by the passing of Mr. Wesley Rolle. Past President Rolle has made numerous contributions to the growth and development of Tennis in The Bahamas over the years. He served as President of the BLTA during the period 2007 to 2009. Post-presidency, he remained actively involved in the…
The IC Caribbean Tennis Event held in the Bahamas this week came to a successful close with the USA Robins emerging victorious. We congratulate the organizers: IC Bahamas, the winner: Team USA and all the participating nations including Barbados and Canada (International Team). IC Bahamas President issued the below update on the IC Tournament. After…
A welcome reception for the International tennis teams from the USA, Barbados Canada and the host country Bahamas was held at Breezes Hotel last night. It was a night for the players to meet and greet each other as IC President Kit Spencer introduced the team captains. Mr Mickey Williams the Tournament Referee highlighted the…
Juniors in two (2) age categories, U14 and U16, participated in The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) New Year’s Tournament on January 7th -10th at the National Tennis Centre. A group of talented juniors headlined the opening tournament of 2023. President Perry Newton, Vice-President Chilean Burrows and past President Darnette Weir were on hand to…
In what would be a day of firsts, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) crowned 2 first time champions at its 2022 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals: Denali Nottage (Men) and Elana Mackey (Women). Denali Nottage was victorious over Kevin Major Jr. at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals. Denali who is…
Competition heats up at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association 2002 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals. Today’s match results are as follows Denali Nottage defeated Savano Hanna 6-0 6-0Sydney Clarke defeated Breann Ferguson 6-0 6-0Elana Mackey defeated Jalisa Clarke 6-2, 6-1Cailan Bowe won in a walkover Michael Major JrCaila Bowe won in a walkover Simone Pratt in…
Some exciting matches are scheduled tomorrow as The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) kicks off the Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals on Monday, December 19th -22nd at The National Tennis Centre. The Bahamas’ top athletes will compete to not only be crowned National Champion but to also be a part of the 2023 Davis Cup(Men) and…