BLTA Spring Classic Tennis Tournament Was A Huge Success

It was an exciting and invigorating weekend of tennis as juniors from the U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories competed at a very high level at The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Spring Classic tournament which was held at The National Tennis Centre.

President Perry Newton thanked BLTA executives Tara Mactaggart and Everette Munroe (Tournament Director) for their work in ensuring the smooth operation of the tournament. Thanks were also extended to Everette Munroe (Referee) and Mickey Williams for scheduling and oversight of the matches. Some of the participants from the BLTA’s umpire course in November of 2020 also served well as officials during the tournament. President Newton stated, “It is great to see the graduates put their training into practice. This supports growth and sustainability in Tennis Officiating.”

He further stated “We are elated to be able to host this debut BLTA tournament after a year of no competition due to the pandemic. Our juniors have been practising and putting in the work and this is evident by the quality of play and talent displayed at this tournament. The number of entrants into this tournament was extremely healthy and the level of play was also high.”

The BLTA thanks the tournament sponsor Limeade Bahamas.

Congratulations are extended to the BLTA Spring Classic Winners and Runners Up in the various divisions:

Boys 16

Winner: Michael Major Jr
Runner Up: Jackson Mactaggart

Girls 16

Winner: Sierra Rodgers
Runner Up: Maddisan Bowleg

Boys 18

Winner: Jacobi Bain
Runner Up: Michael Major Jr.

Girls 18

Winner: Sierra Rodgers
Runner Up: Maddisan Bowleg

In addition, congratulations go out to all the participants for their good play. The next junior tournament hosted by the BLTA will be its Junior Nationals and will be held June 21st-24th at the National Tennis Centre(NTC) where all age groups will be set to compete.