The BLTA’s New Year’s Tournament has come to a very successful close. The secretary of the BLTA Cameel McDonald and the Vice President Chilean Burrows were on hand to present the following winners with their awards: GS14Winner: Briana HoulgraveRunner Up: Caitlyn Pratt BS 14Winner: Patrick MactaggartRunner Up: Synaj Watkins GS16Winner: BreAnn FergusonRunner Up: Millie Beukes…
The competition was fierce and the players tried their best as they played in the 2023 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals. Two players emerged at the top: Female Champion Simone Pratt and Male Champion Baker Newman. The last time Simone Pratt hoisted the trophy was in 2012 when she won over Kerrie Cartwright. Now over 10…
THE 2023 Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) recognition awards ceremony was a resounding success as the tennis community came out in support of the award recipients. Persons represented from the islands of Abaco, Eleuthera, Nassau and Grand Bahama. The executives of the BLTA presented awards to the following winners in the various categories: JUNIOR ACHIEVER…
The first inaugural Harbour Island Doubles Tennis Tournament was held this weekend at the Pink Sands Resort in beautiful Harbour Island. The Eleuthera Tennis Association President Artie Johnson assisted in organizing the event and was also the tournament director. Tennis continues to develop all over The Bahamas as junior and senior participation grows. The winners…
The Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) hosted its first junior national tennis tournament in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The tournament featured girls and boys in the U14 category. Participants from Nassau and Grand Bahama joined tennis athletes from Abaco in some very competitive matches. The President of the ATA, Cameel Mcdonald, welcomed everyone at the Opening Ceremony…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association crowned the Champions at its 2023 AID Junior National Championships. We witnessed extraordinary growth as over 90 players participated and over 175 matches were conducted! In addition, there was a huge show of support from the spectators on hand to witness a great display of junior talent. This year’s tournament…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to organize and host its International Tennis Federation Junior tournament after a Covid-imposed break. Advancing to the Quarterfinals at the ITF is Sarai Clarke. Sarai is playing in her first ITF at the age of 14. Sierra Rodgers is still competing in the R16 with hopes to…
Team Bahamas landed in Asuncion, Paraguay, where the 2023 Group 3 Americas will take place Monday, June 19th – Saturday, June 24th. The team consists of Kevin Major Jr. Denali Nottage, Donte Armbrister and Player Captain Marvin Rolle. Team Bahamas has a wonderful blend of talent, energy and experience. The talented team landed in advance…
After two days of great competition, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association crowned the following Champions at its 2023 AID Junior National Tennis Championships: U8 GirlsChampion: Eden StorrRunner Up: Christin McWilliam U10 GirlsChampion: Londyn MortimerRunner Up: Rebecca Bitan U10 BoysChampion: Cory ConyersRunner Up: Max Schick The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Eden, Londyn and Cory on their…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will host its 2023 AID Junior Nationals Championships at the National Tennis Centre. This tournament which awards the highest ranking points for the calendar year will feature some great talent. Players will compete in the U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories and new national champions will be…