The Play Tennis Program is presently in its sixth year. With a focus on teaching beginners ages 4-17 years old how to play tennis, the Program has reached hundreds of children all over the country. Girls and boys have both benefitted from this program which has been offered by The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA). …
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Michael Major Jr. and Genesis Missick on receiving tennis scholarships. Michael accepted the athletic scholarship to play for Howard University. Genesis Missick received an athletic scholarship from Livingstone College. Michael and Genesis represented The Bahamas on numerous national teams as top tennis juniors. Michael who represented The Bahamas…
The BLTA organized and sent four (4) Teams in two (2) weeks for international team competitions. The end result for Team Bahamas was one (1) Quarterfinalist and one (1) Semifinalist placement, a great achievement! Team 1: Tatyana, Briana and Kaylah(Semifinalist – U14 World Juniors Girls)Team 2: Jerald, William Jackson(Quarterfinalist – Jr Davis Cup)Team 3: Jalisa,…
On the road to the Quarterfinals, The Bahamas U14 Girls won yesterday, 3-0 over Suriname. In singles, Kaylah Fox won 6-2, 6-0 and the #1 Tatyana Madu won 6-0, 6-2. Briana Houlgrave and Tatyana would seal the deal in the doubles winning 6-1, 6-3. On Monday The Bahamas faced Costa Rica. In singles, Kaylah Fox…
As two national teams return, another two teams have departed to represent The Bahamas at the U14 World Junior Tennis Championships (WJTC) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded two teams for international competition. The boys’ Team consists of Patrick Mactaggart, Reeves Mahelis, Chase Newbold, and Coach Artie Johnson.…
Today The Bahamas Jr Davis Cup team played in the quarterfinal round of the Junior Davis Cup and on the girl’s side The Bahamas Jr BJK Cup won over Jamaica 3-0. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association fielded two teams – Jr Davis Cup (Jerald, William, Jackson & Coach Bradley Bain) and Jr BJK Cup (Jalisa,…
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…