The International Tennis Federation(ITF) extended an invitation to President Perry Newton to speak at the 2021 National Junior Tennis Initiative(JTI) Global Workshop. There were over 140 countries in attendance that were spilt into sessions. President Newton presented on The Play Tennis Bahamas introductory program and the keys to its success, the development of Island Association…
The Abaco Tennis Association “ATA” hosted their first Thanksgiving Weekend Classic which was a successful event. The Juniors participated in singles matches for 12U Boys/Girls and 17U Boys/Girls. The winners were: Girls 12U Winner- Makayla McDonaldGirls 12U Runner Up- Kiona OrlandoBoys 12U Winner- Brayden RussellBoys 12U Runner Up- Hank Russell Girls 17U Winner- Grace Ann…
The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mr. Mario Bowleg was in attendance as The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a Thanksgiving fundraiser event at The National Tennis Centre (NTC). Minister Bowleg came on the court and played, hitting some forehands and backhands. The event was very successful and featured Men’s Doubles, Female Doubles…
Team Bahamas had two major wins at the prestigious U12 ITF/COTECC FINALS in Santo Domingo. They won over Dominican Republic Team 1 and El Salvador. This event featured the best of the best in the Caribbean and Central American region. Mexico teams 1 and 2 played each other in the finals. The Bahamas was the…
It was a great day for the sport of tennis! The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture (MOYSC) recognized some of the top rising stars in Sports in the country on Friday evening at Grand Hyatt, Bahmar. Michael Major Jr. who is the country’s #1 in U16 tennis and who is performing well internationally was designated…
Top tennis juniors are giving back in a big way. Anthony Burrows Jr., Dentry Mortimer Jr., Maddisan Bowleg, Sierra Rodgers and Mikellan Bowleg, all took the time to give back into the Play Tennis Bahamas Program at The National Tennis Centre. These players who have in most instances travelled and played tennis internationally are seeding…
There are three active island associations sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) namely The Abaco Tennis Association (ATA), the Eleuthera Tennis Association (ETA) and the Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA). The BLTA aims to foster a continuous learning and growth environment in tennis in The Bahamas through the sharing of ideas, providing support,…
The Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) has partnered with the Long Bay School in Abaco. The ATA will be providing lessons every Wednesday at 9 am at the school. The sessions will take place on the school’s basketball court. The ATA also supplies the sporting equipment required. The progression of the ATA is to be commended…
An increasing number of young persons are being attracted to the sport of tennis. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has started its Fall instalment of the Play Tennis Bahamas program and the growth is tremendous. Partnering with the BLTA this fall to build a stronger community is The RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited. The…
The President of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Mr. Perry Newton along with the BLTA Treasurer Mr. Timothy Dames participated in an official courtesy visit with the new Minister of Youth Sports and Culture(MOYSC), Mr. Mario Bowleg. Also in attendance for the MOYSC were Mr. Eugene Poiter, Permanent Secretary and Director of Sports Timothy…