It was a great tournament this weekend in beautiful Palmetto Point, Eleuthera at the 16th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Tennis Tournament at Knowles courts. The categories at this year’s tournament were Men and Ladies singles and Mixed doubles.
Women Singles
Winner: Kerrie Pryor
Runner Up: Tracie Penfound
Men Singles
Winner: Jethro Armstrong
Runner Up: Matthew Pryor
Mixed Doubles
Winners: Van Wilson and Tracie Penfound
Runners Up: Larry Rolle and Caitlin Walker
The BLTA Treasurer Tim Dames has sponsored this tournament for the past 16 years and we applaud his commitment to Tennis in Eleuthera and in The Bahamas. President of the ETA, Coach Artie Johnson was the tournament director and organized the entire event. This year’s tournament was in honour of the late Wesley Rolle Past President of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA), the trophy for the MVP of the tournament in Wes’ honour was given to Jason Quashie. On hand to assist President Johnson in presenting the winners with their awards was BLTA President Perry Newton. President Newton also took the opportunity to present the coaches from Eleuthera with their Play Tennis Course Certificate; Roy Rivera and Michelle Walker participated in the Coaches Certification
Course in Nassau. In addition, Carol Young was recognized for obtaining her USTA Coaching certificate. Eleuthera Tennis continues to grow and expand.
Congratulations ETA and President Johnson and to all the winners and participants!
Original Post Date: 4/23/2023
