IC Winterbotham Jr Series Crowns Champions
Players in the U12 division competed in the first IC Bahamas Junior Series for the year at the National Tennis Centre this weekend. Athletes represented from Grand Bahama, Abaco and…
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Top 10 2023
What a powerpack year of tennis from hosting the 1st regional training camp in The Bahamas to Abaco hosting its 1st National Tournament to The BLTA Awards, the Bahamas Games…
The BLTA New Year’s Tournament Champions
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…
New Champions Crowned at The 2023 BLTA’s Giorgio Baldacci
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…
The 2023 BLTA Awards Ceremony
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…
The Harbour Island Tennis Champions
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…
Mark Knowles Inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame
Mr Mark Knowles was inducted into the Bahamas Sports Hall of Fame. This recognition is bestowed on our most decorated Bahamian tennis player! Let us take a look at Mark’s…
Bahamians Capture Regional Tennis Titles
A great ending to a historic week for Bahamas Tennis at the BLTA’s National Tennis Centre. Bahamians Tatyana Madu and Patrick Mactaggart both won the singles championship titles at the…
Top Players Emerge at the U14 Junkanoo Bowl Main Draw at the NTC
Top players have emerged victorious at the Cotecc U14 Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Centre. The Tournament which is organized by The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is proudly sponsored…
COTECC U14 TENNIS CAMP AND INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT AT THE NTC
The Confederation of Tennis for Central America and the Caribbean (Cotecc) is hosting the first-ever high-level training camp for the English-speaking countries in the region at the BLTA’s NationalTennis Centre…
Patrick Mouratoglou Visits the National Tennis Centre in Nassau, Bahamas
The National Tennis Centre(NTC) welcomed Coach Extraordinaire Mr. Patrick Mouratoglou. For a decade Mouratoglou coached tennis great Serena Williams and during that ten-year span, Serena was victorious with 10 Grand…
Tennis Champions Crowned in Grand Bahama Tennis Tournament
All roads led to Freeport, Grand Bahama this week where The Grand Bahama Tennis Association held its annual Focal Tennis tournament October 26th-29th. Juniors competed in the U12-U18 age groups…
Denali Nottage is Champion of Casely Men’s 10K Florida Tournament
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Bahamian Denali Nottage on winning the Casely $10k Men’s Open in Hollywood Florida on October 23rd 2023. On his path to victory Denali faced…
Tennis Athletes Compete at the 2023 PanAm Games
Team Bahamas competed well at the PanAm Games in Santiago, Chile. Sydney Clarke, Justin Roberts and Kevin Major Jr all competed in the singles competition. In the first round Sydney…
The 3rd Annual Sheri Roberts Open in Abaco
It was another exciting Sheri Roberts Open at the Abaco Club on Winding Bay. From the competitive matches, the following winners emerged: Boys U14Champion – Da’Shan Gardiner JrRunnercUp -Xander Major…
3 Bahamian Tennis Athletes To Compete at the 2023 PanAm Games in Chile
Sydney Clarke, Justin Roberts and Kevin Major Jr will compete at the 2023 PanAm Games. The tennis segment is scheduled for October 23rd – 29th. Sydney Clarke who is internationally…
The BLTA To Host A Regional Training Tennis Camp at the National Tennis Centre
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce that The Bahamas has been selected to host a regional training camp for top junior tennis athletes in the Caribbean…
The BLTA’s 2023 National Champions Crowned
The Bahamas’ 2023 Senior National Champions were crowned today in the following events: Men 35Alexander Murbach – WinnerShaun Mahelis – Runner-Up Men 55 –Stephen Thompson – WinnerJohn Antonas – Runner-Up…
The BLTA SHOWCASES TENNIS AT THE BNDC’s HOBBIES FAIR
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) participated in the Hobbies Fair hosted by the Bahamas National Drug Council(BNDC). The BNDC fosters strategic partnerships as sporting activities such as tennis impact many…
BLTA President Newton Reelected COTECC SubRegion 3 President and the BLTA receives an International Award of Excellence
The President of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, Perry Newton was reelected as President of Cotecc Sub Region 3 for the 2023-2025 period in Cancun, Mexico. President Newton made history…
The 2023 Flawless U14/U16 Jr Tennis Tournament Winners
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates the winners of the 2023 Flawless U14 and U16 Junior Tournament held in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Congratulations are also extended to the Grand Bahama Tennis Association…
The National Tennis Center in the ITF Recognition Program and the BLTA and ITF Rep Meet with Director Sills
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis (BLTA) President Perry Newton and International Tennis Federation (ITF) representative, Gustavo Grannito paid a courtesy call on the Director of the Ministry of Sports, Mrs Kelsie…
ITF Level 2 Coaching Course Completion
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Coach Ricardo Demeritte who recently participated in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Level 2 Coaching Advanced Players Course which was held in Trinidad and…
The AID 29th Clay Court Championships Cone To A Successful Close
The last day of the competition was exciting. The Mixed Doubles went down to the wire in a 3-set thriller of a match. The Men’s Open Doubles would end under…
Abaco Tennis Association hosts a successful junior national tennis tournament in Marsh Harbor.
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…
3 Teams Conclude Competition in the Dominican Republic
It would be a long day on Thursday at the Billie Jean King Cup (BJK) in Santo Domingo starting at 9 am and ending at 7 pm. The team would…
The Bahamas 2023 BJK Cup In Action Tomorrow
The Bahamas 2023 Billie Jean King Cup team is in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The team consists of Sydney Clarke, Elana Mackey, Simone Pratt and Saphirre Ferguson. The…
Junior Teams Set to Compete in the DR
The BLTA has fielded two junior tennis teams to represent the Bahamas in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The U12 girls’ team consist of Danielle Saunders, Caitlyn Pratt and Marina Bostwick. Level…
Medalists at the 2023 Bahamas Games – Tennis
A highly contested and very competitive 2023 Bahamas Games Tennis came to a successful conclusion on Tuesday, July 11th 2023 at the National Tennis Centre. The event included a talented…
The Bahamas Games – Tennis
The Bahamas Games Tennis is underway. Matches began on Friday at the National Tennis Centre(NTC), as the best of the best in Bahamian Tennis participate and represent different islands in…
Bahamians Shine at The BLTA’S ITF J30
It was another amazing week of tennis at the National Tennis Centre as top juniors around the world participated in The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association International Tennis Federation(ITF) J30 Tournament.…
The BLTA’s AID Jr. National Championships Was A Huge Success!
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!…
5 Bahamians Advance at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl
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…
The Bahamas Davis Cup Clinches another Tie Against Panama.
Team Bahamas ended its 2023 performance on a high note by winning its final tie against Panama. With the win The Bahamas remains in Group III as Panama gets relegated…
Marvin Rolle Awarded for Excellence in Davis Cup Service
The International Tennis Federation honoured Mr Marvin Rolle at the Davis Cup today in Paraguay. Marvin is a decorated Davis Cupper. This year Marvin is once again the player/captain for…
Team Bahamas to Compete in Paraguay at the 2023 Davis Cup
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…
The AID Junior Tennis National Championships
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…
The BLTA’s 2023 AID Junior National Championships
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…
The BLTA set to host the International Tennis Federation Tournament in The Bahamas
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce its return to hosting international tournaments. The J30 ITF Junkanoo Bowl will see players from all over the world converging…
2023 Davis Cup and BJK Cup Team Trials
Emerging victorious after two days of team trials at the National Tennis Centre were Simone Pratt and Saphirre Ferguson for the ladies and for the men Donte Armbrister and Marvin…
MP Jomo Campbell Visits the NTC and the Play Tennis Bahamas Program
Member of Parliament for Centreville Jomo Campbell visited the National Tennis Centre(NTC) today and participated in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Play Tennis Program. Mr Campbell spoke with the kids…
The BLTA Welcomes Centreville Primary at its National Tennis Centre
The National Tennis Centre (NTC) welcomed Centreville Primary as hundreds of children were introduced to tennis via this phenomenal program which has no barriers to entry. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis…
Bahamas Games-July 7-15, 2023
The Bahamas is going big this year, as we celebrate The Bahamas’ 50th Year Jubilee! The Bahamas Games which include 16 sports disciplines will be held July 7-15, 2023 in…
Eleuthera Tennis Tournament Was A Success
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…
Champions Crowned at the RBC Spring Classic
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a successful Spring Classic Tennis Tournament. RBC was the titled sponsor of this junior tennis event. After the completion of over 100 matches,…
Day 1 – The BLTA’s 2023 RBC Spring Classic
It was a fantastic first day of competition at The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) 2023 RBC Spring Classic Tennis Tournament. The tournament showcases the best in junior tennis in…
Play Tennis Explosion
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…
2 Top Tennis Juniors Receive Athletic College Scholarships
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…
Four (4) Successful International Team Competitions
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…
Bahamas Girls are in the Quarterfinals of the World Juniors Tennis Championship!
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.…
The BLTA Fields 2 More National Teams For Competition
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…
Team Bahamas advanced to the Quarterfinal Round in Guatemala!
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…
Bahamas is Set To Compete in the Junior BJK and Davis Cup In Guatemala
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…
Baha Mar Resurfaces The Tom “The Bird” Grant Tennis Courts in Yellow Elder.
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…
Tennis Tournament in Freeport, Grand Bahama
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…
Mr Wesley Rolle
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…
USA WINS IC CARIBBEAN TENNIS EVENT
The IC Caribbean Tennis Event held in the Bahamas this week came to a successful close with the USA Robins emerging victorious. We congratulate the organizers: IC Bahamas, the winner:…
IC Doubles International Competition
A welcome reception for the International tennis teams from the USA, Barbados Canada and the host country Bahamas was held at Breezes Hotel last night. It was a night for…
The BLTA Crowned Junior Tennis Champions at its New Year’s Tournament
Juniors in two (2) age categories, U14 and U16, participated in The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) New Year’s Tournament on January 7th -10th at the National Tennis Centre. A…
The Crowning of Two New National Tennis Champions
In what would be a day of firsts, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) crowned 2 first time champions at its 2022 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals: Denali Nottage (Men) and…
The BLTA Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals
Competition heats up at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association 2002 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals. Today’s match results are as follows Denali Nottage defeated Savano Hanna 6-0 6-0Sydney Clarke defeated Breann…
The Road to The 2023 Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup
Some exciting matches are scheduled tomorrow as The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) kicks off the Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals on Monday, December 19th -22nd at The National Tennis Centre.…
The Baha Mar Junior Tennis Clinic was a Huge Success!
The 3rd Annual Bahama Cup was held this weekend. On the final day, the young kids were invited to participate in a free tennis clinic. The kids played with the…
Bahamians shine at the Lil Mo/ Big Mo Tennis Competition
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Khai Rhees, Kingston Rees and William McCartney on their performances at the Lil Mo/Big MO Competition in Palm Beach Florida. Khai Rhees was…
The BLTA represents at the 2022 ITF Conference and AGM in Glasglow Scotland
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) President Perry Newton and Vice-President Chilean Burrows are attending the 2022 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Glasglow, Scotland.…
The BLTA Partners with the ITF to Train The Next Generation of Coaches
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Play Tennis Course Certification Course for coaches was a huge success! The course tutor was the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Developmental Officer for the Caribbean,…
ITF Development Officer Visits Abaco and Eleuthera and Conducts a Coaching Certification Course in Nassau
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) welcomes the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Development Officer for the Caribbean Mr John Goede to The Bahamas. John is conducting a beginner’s Coaching course…
Update: GBTA hosts junior tournament in Freeport, Grand Bahama
The Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA) hosted a junior tournament in Freeport Grand Bahama this weekend. The tournament sponsored by FOCOL featured U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 participants and…
The BLTA’s 2022 Fidelity Senior Nationals Comes To A Successful Close
After a week of great competition, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) concluded its 2022 Senior Nationals today in grand fashion. The finalists took to the courts all vying to be…
The 2022 BLTA Fidelity Senior Nationals in full swing at the NTC
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Fidelity Senior Nationals kicked off on Tuesday at the National Tennis Centre. The competition runs from Oct 18th – 23rd 2022. The BLTA honours past…
The BLTA’s 2022 Fidelity Senior Nationals
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Fidelity Senior Nationals kicks off on Tuesday at the National Tennis Centre. The competition is slated for Oct 18th-23rd 2022. The BLTA honours past President…
Nine (9) Bahamian Tennis Collegiate Players in the 2022/23 Tennis Fall Season
Our collegiate tennis athletes are getting prepared for the 2022/23 season and a number of the players have seen pre-season action with their respective colleges. There are approximately nine athletes…
Shaping Tennis Diamonds at The BLTA’s “Play Tennis Bahamas” Program
The “Play Tennis Bahamas” program resumed on Saturday at the National Tennis Centre where kids aged 5-17 years old were instructed in tennis. This program which has been instrumental in…
Winners Crowned at the GBTA’s U14 and U16 Tennis Tournament
The Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA) hosted a juniors (under 14 and 16) tournament in Freeport, Grand Bahama this weekend. The tournament was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association…
Tennis Clinic with Coach Kim 0’Kelley
Bahamian Tennis Hall of Famer and former Fed Cup player Kim O’Kelley conducted a tennis clinic at the National Tennis Centre(NTC). An invitation went out to all intermediate and advanced…
New President of ETA
The Eleuthera Tennis Association(ETA) held its annual general meeting and the new executive board consists of the following persons who ran unopposed: President | Hartie JohnsonVice President | Juanita PercentieTreasurer…
Champions Crowned at the 28th AID Claycourt Championships
The 2022 AID Claycourt Championships is in the history books. The tournament ended with two exciting finals. After capturing the Men’s Jr Vets Singles title last week Scott Reddick clinched…
Abaco Tennis Back2School Jubilee
The Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) continues in the pursuit of its motto of “Preparing our youths for success through tennis” by hosting its first Back To School Jubilee. The two-day…
Men’s Singles Championship Title Captured
Scott Reddick has captured the Men’s Jr Vets Singles Title against Harrington Saunders 6-0 6-0 in the AID 28th Annual Claycourt Championships. Scott had a dominant performance in all his…
Two AID Championship Titles Claimed
Two Championship matches were held this weekend at the 28th annual AID Claycourt Championships at the Gym Tennis Centre, with two teams reigning supreme. The first title, the Mixed Doubles…
Great Competition at the 28th AID Claycourt Championships
The 28th edition of the AID Claycourt Championships is in full swing with the participants in the Men’s Open Doubles, Men’s Junior Vets and Mixed Doubles categories taking to the…
AID Claycourt Championships 2022
The AID Claycourt Championships kicked off this weekend at the Gym Tennis Club. This is the 28th edition of the tournament sponsored by AID. The tournament referee is Mr Mickey…
Successful Summer Tennis Programs Impacting the Youth
A number of successful tennis programs were held this summer. Firstly, the National Tennis Centre (NTC) organized a number of tennis camps that allowed children to learn tennis in a…
William McCartney Wins Tennis Tournament in Mallorca
Bahamian William McCartney won the Torneo Summer Sportinca, BLN, ALE, INFC (Real Federacion Espanola De Tennis) tournament in Mallorca. The tournament was held July 11th-16th 2022 at the Club Sportinica.…
The Bahamas BJK Cup Team Finishes 6th out of 17 Nations
Team Bahamas ends the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup in the top 6. The team had strong performances in the tournament which featured 17 nations in the Americas Group II.…
Jerald Carroll and Jackson Mactaggart capture the 2022 JITIC Doubles Championships in Cancun Mexico
After a week of competition, Jerald Carroll and Jackson Mactaggart would team up to advance to the JITIC Doubles finals against Fonseca and Garcia of Mexico. Jerald and Jackson won…
Bahamians Compete in Main Draw JITIC in Cancun Mexico
After 4 days of competition, the top 16 players for boys and girls advanced to the main draw (GA) in JITIC and the next 32 players moved on to main…
2 Straight Wins For Team Bahamas At the BJK Cup Competition
Day 1 Win: Team Bahamas 3-0 Against El Salvador On opening day at the prestigious Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup AmericasGroup II, The Bahamas won 3-0 Against El Salvador. The…
Eight Tennis Juniors Participate at the JITIC U14 Competition
Eight (8) Bahamians are participating in the U14 JITIC regional event in Mexico. Jackson Mactaggart, Jerald Carroll, William McCartney and Patrick Mactaggart (Boys) and Tatyana Madu, Breann Ferguson Kaylah Fox…
Team Bahamas Wins 3-0 Against El Salvador in BJK Cup Action
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Team Bahamas on a 3-0 Opening Day win at the prestigious Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Americas Group II. The Bahamas is seeded…
Team Bahamas Takes to the Practice Courts Ahead of Competition
After a smooth day of travel, Team Bahamas 2022 Billie Jean King Cup landed safely in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Friday, well ahead of tournament play on Monday. This…
The 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Is Set To Travel to the Dominican Republic this Weekend
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded a four-member team to represent the Bahamas at the Americas Group II 2022 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup by BNP Paribus, July…
Bahamas U12 Boys Team Tie for Third with Bermuda
At the U12 ITF/Cotecc tournament in Santo Domingo, The Bahamas Boys Team faced the Dominican Republic in the semifinal match. Noah Russell who played the #2 singles lost 0-6, 0-6.…
Bahamas Boys Tennis Team Advance to the Playoffs at the U12 Competition In Santo Domingo
After going 1-1 in round-robin pool play Team Bahamas U12 Boys will advance to the Playoff Rounds. The Bahamas will play the top finisher from the other pool. The winner…
Bahamas U12 Tennis Teams Compete In Santo Domingo
The Bahamas is competing at the ITF/Cotecc Sub Region 3 U12 Team Competition in Dominican Republic. Countries competing include Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Cuba, Dominican Republic and The Bahamas. The best…
Bahamas Davis Cup Ends With A Win against Guatemala
The Bahamas Davis Cup was able to come up with a big win on Saturday against Guatemala. Baker Newman secured the first singles win for The Bahamas in straight sets…
The BLTA Crowns National Champions
Another superb Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Junior Nationals has come to a successful end. Juniors participated in the U10-U18categories for the coveted Junior National Championship. Some exciting and competitive…
The Bahamas Davis Cup In Costa Rica
The Bahamas Davis Cup players are in Escazu, Costa Rica and are ready for Group III Davis Cup action that is set to start today at the Costa Rica Country…
The BLTA Fields 3 Teams For International Competition
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded 3 teams for an international tennis competition in June. A group of talented Bahamians will be representing the country at a very…
The BLTA partners with Urban Renewal in its Play Tennis Bahamas program Community expansion.
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to partner with the Urban Renewal Program to provide tennis lessons to the widercommunity. This initiative of the Ministry of Social Services…
A Record Setting Day At The BLTA “Play Tennis Bahamas” Program
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Play Tennis Program continues to bear fruit as the Association welcomed approximately 80 kids on Saturday. The BLTA ran two sessions to accommodate the…
The Final Four Qualify for The Davis Cup(2) and Billy Jean King Cup
A superb weekend of competition has resulted in Kevin Major Jr. and Baker Newman qualifying for the final two spots in the Davis Cup andSimone Pratt and Sierra Rodgers qualifying…
4 Tennis Athletes Graduate With Noteworthy Accolades
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates Joshua Turnquest, Hannah-Joy Simms, Sierra Donaldson and Afrika Smith ongraduating from University this month. Joshua TurnquestJoshua Turnquest graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University(IWU). Joshua obtained…
Two Bahamian Tennis Players to Faceoff in the QF at Nationals in Alabama.
Abigail Simms and Indiana Tech Warriors lost to St Thomas 2-4 at the Nationals in Mobile Alabama. Abigail fought hard against Lia Pena in singles. She lost in a competitive…
3 Tennis Players Head To Nationals in The US
A talented trio of Bahamian tennis players are headed to NAIA Tennis Nationals in Mobile, Alabama. They have all won a championship either in conference or unaffiliated. They have all…
The BLTA Play Tennis Program Igniting the Tennis Interest of Hundreds.
The Play Tennis Bahamas Program continues to produce positive fruits. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) resumed the program in May and this instalment is set to run through the…
Joshua Turnquest’s Indiana Wildcats, #2 In The US and Heads To The Nationals
Graduate Student Joshua Turnquest has been very instrumental in helping Indiana Wesleyan University attain its #2 ranking in the nation. Theteam has an impressive 39-4 record-setting a school record for…
Anthony Burrows Signs with UMSL
Anthony Burrows Jr. has decided to join the University of Missouri – St. Louis(UMSL) for the Fall of 2022. He has been awarded a scholarshipto play for UMSL Men’s Tennis…
Top Tennis Junior Signs with SMSU Women’s Tennis Team
Peyton Anderson has accepted the athletic tennis scholarship to play for Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Mustangs. This season SMSU women’s tennis team finished 3rd in their conference amongst 12…
Abigail Simms and team capture back to back Championships
Setting history for Indiana Tech, Abigail Simms and the Warriors won the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Women’s Tennis Tournament championships on Saturday marking two consecutive years as champions. They defeated…
Hannah-Joy Simms in the RSC Quarterfinals
Hannah-Joy Simms and the Brescia Bearcats will play today in the River State Conference championships at the Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Bearcats closed out the regular…
Missick named to All-Conference Tennis Team
Shay’Tonya Missick and the Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) women’s tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the CIAA tournament after defeating Virginia State University in quarterfinal action on Wednesday…
The BLTA Extends Condolences
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) extends condolences on the passing of Mr. Peter Phillips. Mr Phillips was President of the BLTA from 1985-86 and was very instrumental in tennis…
Bahamian Tennis Athletes Awarded
During the unaffiliated conference championships where XULA Gold Rush emerged victoriously, Jacobi Bain was also awarded for his singles and doubles play representing XULA. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates…
Sierra Donaldson heads to GSC Playoffs
Sierra Donaldson and The Lee University Flames clinched a spot in the Gulf South Conference (GSU) Championships tournament with a 6-3 win over Delta State University. The Lady Flames garnered…
Impressive Conference Championship Performances
With a 18-5 record the XULA Gold Rush was seeded first. The team received a bye in the 1st round and won easily 4-0 in the quarterfinals. Bahamian Jacobi Bain…
15th Tim’s Refrigeration Eleuthera Doubles Tennis Tournament
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Coach Artie Johnson and his team on successfully completing the annual Tim’s Refrigeration Eleuthera Doubles Tennis Tournament. Organizer and recent Hall of Famer…
College Conference Playoffs
With an impressive 15-0 record(6-0 in conference) for the season the Indiana Tech Warriors will compete to defend their 2021 WHAC Conference Championships. Bahamian Abigail Simms who is a part…
The BLTA Spring Classic Tournament Growth
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) 2022 Spring Classic juniors tournament was held this weekend at The National Tennis Centre. There was an increase in players participating in the tournament…
BLTA Play Tennis Festival
The first BLTA Play Tennis Bahamas Festival was held at the National Tennis Centre (NTC). The event marked the culmination of the 1st instalment of the Spring Session of The…
Abaco BD Global Tennis Tournament
The 2022 BD Global Tennis Classic was a great success. Organized and hosted by the Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) the event featured junior and adult matches. President of ATA Cameel…
The IC Winterbotham Junior Series Results
The Winners and Finalists of the IC Winterbotham Junior Series held at the NationalTennis Centre this weekend is as follows: Boys 10UWinner Corey ConyersFinalist Harrison van Onselen3rd place Oliver van…
Bahamian Tennis College Players 2022 Season
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates the players who are participating in the college arena this year. 1. Abigail SimmsIndiana Tech Warriors 2. Sydney ClarkeUAB Blazers 3. Sierra DonaldsonLee…
Bahamian Tennis Players Soar to The Top 10 Regionally
Coming off a spectacular final at the World Juniors Team Competition in El Salvador, Bahamian junior tennis players Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney have achieved top 10 rankings in the…
The BLTA Fields Two Tennis Teams for Jr Davis and BJK Cups
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is sending 2 teams to compete in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at the Jr Davis Cup and Jr Billy Jean King Cup where players…
Team Bahamas Finishes Second at World Junior Tennis (WJT)
The Bahamas Boys Team of Jackson Mactaggart, William McCartney, Jerald Carroll and Coach Bradley Bain played hard against Guatemala. Despite their efforts, they lost in the finals 1-2. On the…
Bahamas Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Advance to the Playoffs in El Salvador
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates its Boys and Girls Teams who have advanced both to the Playoff Rounds at the World Tennis Juniors Prequalifier event. Some of the…
Island Tennis Tournaments in Abaco and Eleuthera
The Tennis Calendar of events continues with the Abaco Tennis Association(ATA) hosting its second annual BD Global Classic in Dundas Town, Abacos Last year the support and competition were great.…
Increasing Numbers for the BLTA Play Tennis Program
During the first month of the spring edition of its developmental program, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has employed a consistent and structured approach. A pivotal focus is on…
The BLTA Fields Two U14 Tennis Teams for World Juniors in El Salvador
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is sending two teams to compete in San Salvador, El Salvador at The World Junior Tennis Competition(WJTC) pre-qualifying event. From this 14 and under pre-qualifier…
GBTA Junior Tournament Kicks Off The 2022 Tennis Calendar
Over the weekend the Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA) held a successful junior tournament at the YMCA in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The tournament was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis…
The BLTA Play Tennis Bahamas Development
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) “Play Tennis Bahamas Program” Spring Session opened to a strong start. Young children ages 5-16 enter this introductory session with a goal to learn…
The BLTA Play Tennis Program Spring Session
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) ‘Play Tennis Bahamas” Spring Session will start on Saturday, February 5th at 9 am at The National Tennis Centre (NTC). The program is geared…
2022 New Years Message
After a long hiatus from competitive sports during 2020, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association along with other stakeholders were able to begin hosting competitive tournaments throughout the country. Notwithstanding the…
Tennis Juniors Excel in Local and International Tournaments
Juniors Medal at Local Developmental Tournament Coach Steve Taylor held a Green Dot and Orange Ball Fun Tournament at the National Tennis Centre. These two divisions are instrumental in the…
The Ministry of Education and The BLTA in a Tennis Workshop
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) conducted a tennis workshop in conjunction with the Ministry of Education. The workshop provided training to over 25 Physical Education Teachers at the National Tennis…
BLTA President Newton speaks at the ITF Junior Tennis Initiative Global Workshop
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…
The Abaco Tennis Association Thanksgiving Classic
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…
Minister Bowleg on the court at The BLTA Thanksgiving Doubles Fundraising Event
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…
Team Bahamas finishes 6th in U12 Tennis Team Competition in the Dominican Republic
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…
Michael Major Jr and Abigail Simms Awarded the 2021 Rising Stars by The MOYSC
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…
Top Tennis Juniors Give Back In The BLTA Play Tennis Bahamas Program
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…
Focus on The Family Islands – Abaco, Eleuthera and Grand Bahama
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…
ATA Partners with Long Bay School
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…
RBC Royal Bank Partners with The BLTA
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…
A Productive Visit with The Minister of Youth Sports and Culture
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…
Explosive Growth for the Play Tennis Program
Tennis is trending with increasing numbers of young people learning the sport. The focus of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is to develop a viable pool of new players. …
Tennis Juniors Micheal and Maddisan Excel in US Tournaments
Michael Major Jr advanced to the finals of the Premier Tennis 500 Tour. It is a tournament circuit in different regions of the state of Florida, where players locally and…
Tennis Development via The BLTA’s Play Tennis Program Grows!
Young persons are being attracted to the sport of tennis. There are viable programs in Abaco, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera and New Providence. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has started…
Bahamians advance at ITA Cup in Rome, Georgia
Formerly known as the Small College Nationals, the ITA Cup has a history dating back to 1986, and it is the only singles and doubles national championship event for the…
Mr. J. Barrie Farrington
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) extends deepest condolences to the family of Mr. J. Barrie Farrington on his passing. Mr Farrington is a former President of the BLTA for the…
RBC Royal Bank Bahamas (Limited) partners with The BLTA in building the community through Tennis
RBC Royal Bank Bahamas (Limited) partners with The BLTA. The concept of opening up the Sport to all interested persons has proven to be successful for The Bahamas Lawn Tennis…
Great Success for Bahamians in College Tennis!
Joshua Turnquest ITA Doubles Champion Joshua Turnquest a graduate student at Indiana Wesleyan University stepped on the court with his doubles partner Jeremias Rocco at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)…
Team Bahamas Returns Home from The Dominican Republic
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture(MOYSC) was on hand as The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) welcomed its U12 Silver Medal Team home. MOYSC representative Pauline Davis-Thompson and BLTA…
Team Bahamas Advances to the ITF/COTECC Team Finals in Mexico
The Bahamas achieved a second placement with a 4-1 record in tournament play. The team closed out with a dominant performance over the US Virgin Islands. In the singles both…
BLTA President Perry Newton Elected The New President of COTECC SR3
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) President Perry Newton has been elected for two years to serve as the President of COTECC Subregion 3 Countries. Cotecc is the Confederation of…
Bahamas set to compete at the 2021 ITF/COTECC U12 TEAM COMPETITION SUB REGION 3 & SUB REGION 4
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) has fielded a three-member team to represent the country at the 2021 Cotecc U12 competition. Tatyana Madu, Kayla Fox and Briana Houlgrave will all compete…
Bahamians Advance in Main Draw at the Regional tennis tournament in Guatemala
After three days of intense competition at the U14 JITIC regional event in Guatemala Jackson Mactaggart, BreAnn Ferguson and William McCartney advance to the main draw. In round-robin play Jackson…
3rd Place Finish for Team Bahamas in Panama
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) thanks to the members of the 2021 Billy Jean King Cup for serving and representing The Bahamas at the highest level. Kerrie Cartwright, Sydney…
Tennis Juniors Travel to Guatemala for JITIC U14
A trio of talented juniors is participating in the U14 JITIC regional event in Guatemala. The U14 JITIC is a tennis championship for top junior athletes in the U14 category…
Tennis Junior Champions crowned at the BLTA Junior Nationals
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Junior Tennis Nationals has come to a successful end. The event was held at the National Tennis Centre with categories from U8-U18 competing for…
Sierra Donaldson joins Team Bahamas
Sierra Donaldson who comes fresh off the College Circuit joins The Bahamas Billy Jean King(BJK) Cup heads to Panama this weekend. Sierra joins Kerrie Cartwright (captain), Sydney Clarke and Elana…
The BLTA Junior Tennis Nationals Championships
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Junior Tennis Nationals is underway at The National Tennis Centre. What an exciting weekend of Tennis as our youngest age categories (U8 and U10)…
The Bahamas Billy Jean King Cup Set To Compete in Panama in June
The inaugural Billy Jean King Cup (BJK) Group II Americas takes place Wednesday, June 23rd – Saturday, June 26th in Panama City, Panama. The Bahamas will compete alongside Costa Rica,…
Bahamians Achieve Success In Tennis Conference Championship Rounds
Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech Warriors Win First WHAC Tournament Championship in Program History. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Abigail Simms and The Indiana Tech Warriors on…
GBTA Junior Tournament comes to a successful end
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) extends hearty congratulations to the Grand Bahamas Tennis Association(GBTA) on holding a successful tournament this weekend in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The event was the first…
Abigail and Tech Warriors in NAIA Championships
The stage is set for Bahamian Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech Warriors in the NAIA National Championships! The team is coming off a huge Conference(WHAC) championship win and will…
100 New Tennis Players Enter the Play Tennis Program
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) Play Tennis Program Reaches the 100th New Player Mark! With safety protocols in place, The BLTA resumed its Introductory Tennis Program in January 2021 to…
Elana Mackey Joins The 2021 Bahamas Billy Jean King Cup Team
Tennis Collegiate Elana Mackey will round out the four-member Bahamas Billy Jean Cup(BJK) Team. Elana has replaced Larekah Russell who has opted not to serve as a team member. Elana…
The Bahamas Premier Tennis Teams Set To Compete in Panama City in June
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) announces The Bahamas premier Tennis Teams will compete at the 2021 Davis Cup and 2021 Billy Jean King Cup. The competitions were postponed in…
3 Bahamian Juniors achieve USTA Wins In Florida
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Michael Major Jr., BreAnn Ferguson and Cameron Ferguson on recently winning USTA Tournaments in Florida. Michael Major Jr. Semifinal Results vs. Rolando Torrellas…
Bahamian College Players Continue To Excel On The College Circuit
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Abigail Simms, Sydney Clarke and Sierra Donaldson for their stellar play over the last week. Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech Women’s Tennis attain…
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…
Elana Mackey is Victorious in Maiden Win
Elana Mackey has won her maiden college tournament singles match. Representing Mars Hill Lions, Elana had a thriller of a match. She defeated Sara Valentini 6-3, 2-6, 11-8. Despite the…
Newton-led administration achieved goals and growth despite the challenges of 2020
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2021 via Zoom on Friday, March 19th 2021. At the AGM the financial statements (reviewed by the…
Abigail Simms Attains Doubles Ranking on College Circuit
Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech women tennis team remain undefeated in the Wolverine Hosier Athletic Conference. Simms won in doubles following a tough singles lost 6-7, 4-6 against Gomez…
The BLTA “Play Tennis” Program Welcomes over 70 Kids in the first quarter of 2021
In March 2020, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) “Play Tennis” program, like so many other sporting programs was halted due to restrictions related to the pandemic. Exactly one year later…
IC Bahamas hosts U14 Tournament
Over the weekend IC Bahamas held its second junior tournament for the year. The event was sponsored by Winterbotham and was held at the Bahamar Tennis Courts. The tournament winners…
Patrick Mactaggart wins UTR Tournament in Florida
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Patrick Mactaggart on playing well and winning the ACTS Singles UTR 2.5-6.5 Tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida on February 21st, 2021. Patrick had…
Abigail Simms heating up the courts for The Warriors
Abigail Simms with her exceptional play has been instrumental in the Indiana Tech Warriors going undefeated (5-0) for the start of the college season. Abigail also has a perfect record…
Tennis Growth In Spite of the Pandemic
Tennis has been internationally recognized as one of the safest socially sports. With court dimensions of 78ft x 27ft it is little wonder that tennis offers a wonderful opportunity to…
Elana Mackey Named To Two Collegiate Sports Teams at Mars Hill University
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Elana Mackey on receiving a scholarship to Mars Hill University, a Division 2 school in North Carolina. The university is in the South…
Sierra Donaldson wins coveted Collegiate Athlete of The Week
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates Sierra Donaldson for being named Athlete of the Week in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) for her outstanding collegiate play during the past week.…
The Tennis Love at the Johnson Memorial Tennis Tournament
The tennis community showed overwhelming support of the tournament organized and sponsored by the Executive Board of the National Tennis Centre (NTC) in aid of the Johnson family. Brent and…
Mentoring The Next Generation of Female Tennis Players
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) commends Danielle Thompson on a very successful launch of the “Lets Play Tennis” Program. The program consists of weekly tennis clinics targeted at competitive female…
Laying The Foundation for Tennis Growth and Sustainability
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased that free tennis clinics are being offered on various islands in The Bahamas. Tennis is a naturally socially distanced sport and is…
Bahamians on the College Tennis Beat
Bahamian Abigail Simms playing for Indiana Tech Warriors in the tennis spring season went 4-5 in singles at first flight and 7-4 in doubles. Abigail’s spring season, like many others,…
IC Junior Series hosts a successful tournament at the National Tennis Centre
Over the weekend IC Bahamas Junior Series hosted its first tournament for 2021 at The National Tennis Centre(NTC). The tournament featured players in the U10 and U12 categories. The tournament…
City Community Tennis Program at the National Tennis Centre
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) welcomes City Community Tennis Club at the National Tennis Centre (NTC). This club was founded within the community as an outreach program for the…
“Play Tennis” Strong
The recent session of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s “Play Tennis” featured an introduction to the backhand stroke. The backhand can be a one-handed or two-handed stroke. Many of the…
New Years Message
Happy New Year to all, 2021 is a year of promise. As we look back at our success and struggles of 2020, we are committed to further growing the sport…
BLTA MATCHPLAY TENNIS SERIES
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) has started a matchplay series to jumpstart tennis play for juniors. The matchplay was started in the last quarter of 2020 at the National Tennis…
The Next Generation of Tennis Players
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Play Tennis Program has resumed. The program which saw over 50 kids pre-pandemic has started up with great interest and with proper safety protocols. …
Let’s Play Tennis
Danielle Thompson, who represented The Bahamas in the 2019 Fed Cup ( now the Billy Jean King Cup) is conducting tennis clinics for female tennis juniors. Danielle has had an…
THE BLTA HOSTS OFFICIATING CERTIFICATION COURSE
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) launches its first Level 1 Officiating Certification Course. The course will be conducted at the National Tennis Centre and includes participants from Abaco, Grand…
BLTA IS NOW ON UTR
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Universal Tennis LLC, whereby Universal Tennis is now providing the BLTA, its…
Abaco Tennis Update #2
And the Work Continues! Since the hurricane destroyed the tennis courts at the Forest Heights Academy School, the association started looking for another court to use locally. After countless communication…
Sydney Clarke Advances to the Semifinals in ITA Fall UTR Event
Bahamian Sydney Clarke who is playing college tennis for The University of Alabama Birmingham(UAB) had a strong showing this weekend, advancing to the semifinals of the ITA Fall Circuit. The…
An Intensive Training Camp For Top Tennis Junior Talent (8-13 yr olds) in Grand Bahama Held This Week
Yesterday marked the end of a very successful one-week intensive tennis training camp in Freeport, Grand Bahama. IC Bahamas wanted to reach out to Grand Bahama and inspire our young…
NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVE BOARD – EFFECTIVE 4 JULY, 2020
Please see below our newly elected Executive Board of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association: The Board will serve a 2-year term that ends April 2022. President – Perry Newton 1st Vice President –…
All Hands In – Abaco Tennis Update
The Rebuilding of Abaco Tennis In Part 1 of our series on the “Rebuilding of Tennis in Abaco,” we told you how the Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) members banded together…
Bahamian Michael Cooper Graduates with a Triple Major at Drake University
All-around athlete, great academics, God-fearing and a gifted musician are a few of the attributes that Bahamian Michael Cooper possesses. Now, Michael, a former BLTA junior athlete can add graduate…
Joshua Turnquest – Prestigious ITA All American
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its 2020 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American’s list. Bahamian Joshua Turnquest was selected by The ITA to the All-American list for the second…
Donte Armbrister Signs with the Pirates Men’s Tennis Team at Hampton University
With four offers on the table from three D1 and one D2 university in North America, talented tennis athlete Donte Armbrister has decided to join the Pirates Men’s Tennis Team…
Experience Wins over Youth at The BLTA DC/FC Invitational Trials
There were some anticipated match-ups at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Invitational Trials held at the National Tennis this weekend. Yesterday on the final day of competition the remaining members…
College Tennis Updates
Lauryn Daxon playing in #3 Flight singles for the Missouri Valley Vikings defeated Karson Light 6-1, 6-2. With the win, Lauryn and teamimprove to 5-1 for the season. The team competed…
Championship Round at the BLTA U14 and U16 Junior Tennis Series
A successful U14 & U16 Junior Tennis Tournament was held at The National Tennis Centre this weekend. The event is an official tournament on The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA)…
BLTA’s Play Tennis Program
In the last two weeks, the BLTA “Play Tennis” Program has proven to be a good source to recruit beginners to the sport. The children display enthusiasm and a willingness…
Southwest Tennis Club’s Investment Reaps Dividends
A group of young talented junior players from the Southwest Tennis Club (SWTC) participated in the Freeport National Jr. Tournament. For some of them, it was their first experience travelling…
The 14th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Doubles Tennis Tournament – NEXT MONTH – Palmetto Point, Eleuthera
The 14th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Eleuthera Doubles Tennis Tournament is set for April 18 and 19 at Knowles tennis courts in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. Tim’s Refrigeration has been a proud…
Jackson Mactaggart Performs Very Well on the Canadian Tennis Circuit
Jackson Mactaggart performed very well in the 2020 British Colombia (BC) Indoor Provincial Championships (U12) in Canada. Jackson was seeded in the tournament 3rd in singles and 2nd in doubles…
The BLTA Planting Tennis Seeds
On Saturday past, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s “Play Tennis” Developmental Program started indoors with drills and fitness conducted by Coach Marion Bain, Coach Corey Francis, Donte Armbrister and Sydney…
GBTA Junior National Tennis Tournament Culminated Earlier This Afternoon
The Grand Bahama Tennis Association’s (GBTA) Junior National Tournament was held this weekend in Freeport, Grand Bahama at the YMCA. The event sponsor was Bahamas Pure Water & Ice. The…
Justin Roberts Advanced to the Doubles Procircuit Semifinals
Justin Roberts made his presence felt on the ITF World Tennis Tour circuit. This past week Justin teamed up with Antiguan Jody Magilney for doubles at the M15 in Cancun,…
OUR JR. FED CUP TEAM RETURNS HOME THIS EVENING AND ENDS THE COMPETITION ON A GOOD NOTE
Our Jr. Fed Cup Team returns home today after a full week in El Salvador. Team Bahamas ended on a good note yesterday with a 2-1 win over Jamaica.Kinza Johnson…
Tennis Developmental Program Focuses on Beginners at the NTC
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s “Play Tennis” program is reporting a steady stream of young children between the ages of 4 to 16 on Saturdays at its free tennis clinics.…
College Tennis News – Bahamians Competing at a High Level
Sierra Donaldson and the Lee University Flames heated up the courts with their win over McCrae College Bobcats. Coming off a win over Carson-Newman last Saturday in its spring opener the…
The Bahamas 2020 Junior Fed Cup Team Off to El Salvador
The Bahamas will be participating in the Junior Fed Cup event in El Salvador starting tomorrow. Representing The Bahamas is a 3-memberteam of Peyton Anderson, Kinza Johnson and Kaylee Kanuka.…
New Entrants of The BLTA Play Tennis Program
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is raising up the next generation of tennis players by providing a pathway for new beginnersinto tennis. On this past Saturday new entrants participated in…
The Bahamas Junior Davis Cup Team Travels to El Salvador
The Bahamas is participating in the Junior Davis Cup event in San Salvador, El Salvador starting February 2, 2020. Representing The Bahamas is a 2-member team of Anthony Burrows Jr.…
Tennis Time – Free Lessons for Kids on Saturdays
It is time to learn tennis! The next free tennis session for juniors ages 5- 16 will be held TOMORROW at the National Tennis Centre. The tennis clinic this past…
The BLTA Congratulates 2 “Student Of The Year” Nominees
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates two of its juniors on their selection as “Student Of The Year” nominees: Jackson Mactaggart and Sarai Clarke. Jackson Mactaggart is an Honor Roll…
Play Tennis Program for Kids Resumes at the National Tennis Centre
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association “Play Tennis Program” resumes TOMORROW at the National Tennis Centre and is free to children ages 5-17. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and is only $1. Kids…
The Bahamas Places 6th at the World Juniors Tennis Competition
Despite the loss to Costa Rica (0-3) on the final day, Team Bahamas ends its run on the top half of the World Juniors Tennis Competition in the 6th position…
Team Bahamas’ Performance in Main Draw at the World Junior Tennis Championships
Team Bahamas defeated Barbados in round-robin play with a 3-0 victory. Saphire Ferguson won 6-2, 6-2, Sierra Rodgers followed up with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 win. Our Team closed out with…
Winners of the IC Junior Tennis Series
The Winterbotham IC Junior Series was held this past weekend at the National Tennis Centre. The tournament was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association. Talented boys and girls in…
Team Bahamas Shining in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Team Bahamas stands at 2-1 at the World Junior Team Competition in Santo Domingo. The team comprises of Sierra Rodgers, BreAnn Ferguson, Saphirre Ferguson and Coach Marion Bain. The Bahamas…
BLTA’s Outreach Program with Kids from the Ranfurly Home for Children Closes for the Christmas
Free Tennis Clinic was provided to some of the children from the Ranfurly Home For Children (who expressed an interest in learning the Sport) by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association. Over…
The 2019 Bahamas Open Nationals’ Champions
The Road to The Bahamas’ 2019 Open Nationals’ Champions is completed. There are two new 2019 champions: Kevin Major Jr. and Kerrie Cartwright. On the men’s side, Kevin Major Jr.…
Eleuthera Tennis Tournament Dubbed A Success!
The first Annual Coach Artie Johnson’s tennis tournament was a resounding success! The two-day tournament featured senior and junior tennis players in The Bahamas. Coach Artie Johnson thanked all those…
Sydney Clarke is Headed to the University of Alabama Birmingham
Sydney Clarke has received a National Letter of Intent from the University of Alabama Birmingham. Sydney is the Number 1 Junior (female) in the country peaking in the 200s in…
Bahamas Juniors Advance To Trophy Rounds at Lil Mo International
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association extends congratulations to the trophy winners at the Lil Mo International Tournament. In singles the following players were victorious in their age categories: Brianna Houlgrave:…
16 Bahamian junior Tennis Players Participate in the Lil Mo International in Florida
The Bahamas has a strong contingency of 16 girls and boys. The list of talented young Bahamian players participating at the Little Mo Internationals 2019 includes: Millie Beukes Jack Boals…
Jacobi Bain Invited to Attend Top Tennis Training Camp In Brazil
The South American Tennis Confederation has organized a training camp for the best players ages 15-16 in the region. COTECC has invited Jacobi Bain along with seven (7) other juniors…
The Close of ITF World Tennis Tour (Goombay Splash Bowl Tournament) hosted by the BLTA
Another exciting ITF Goombay Splash Bowl Tournament on the ITF World Tennis Tour has come to an end. On Saturday past, the male and female singles’ winners were awarded trophies…
Tennis Athletes Recognized with National Sports Awards
On this past weekend the Ministry of Youth, Sports and & Culture held its Annual National Sports Awards banquet. The sporting discipline of tennis and four (4) athletes were nominated…
The BLTA Completes A Successful Hurricane Relief Tennis Tournament
At the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2-day Hurricane Relief Tournament that culminated today, the tennis community came together to give back to our tennis brothers and sisters in need. We saw…
Doubles Winner at the ITF Goombay Splash is Jacobi Bain
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association 2019 J5 ITF Goombay Splash Doubles’ Winners are Bahamian Jacobi Bain and Kesterman from New Zealand. Runners-up are Williamson and Rahman from the United States.…
Donte Armbrister Advances To SemiFinals Singles and Jacobi Bain to Doubles Finals
Donte Armbrister has advanced to the semifinals singles at the U18 ITF Goombay Splash Bowl. Donte who lost the first set was down 1-4 in the second set. Donte would…
Bahamians Advance in Singles Quarterfinals and Doubles SemiFinals at ITF Goombay Splash
Bahamians Sydney Clarke, Jacobi Bain and Donte Armbrister advance to the quarterfinals in singles in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s U18 ITF Goombay Splash. The 3 top-ranked junior players from…
Final 2019 IC Winterbotham Junior Series Held in Freeport
Featured Story on IC Junior Series, Story Writer: Tara Mactaggart The final tournament of the 2019 IC Winterbotham Junior Series was held at the YMCA courts in Freeport over this…
7 Bahamians Advance In The ITF Goombay Splash
Tennis Is Serving Up Some Good Results as Bahamians Jacobi Bain(singles), Anthony Burrows Jr. and Ryan Fox(doubles) won yesterday. Jacobi won convincingly in two sets. Bahamian duo, Burrows and Fox…
Top 16s in North America Compete at IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge this Past Weekend at the NTC
Top juniors from The Bahamas, Mexico, The United States and Barbados competed at the National Tennis Centre over this past weekend at the IC Rod Laver North American Junior Challenge. Team Bahamas…
Michael Major, Finalist of UTR Baha Mar Cup
Michael Major Jr. was a finalist at the UTR Baha Mar Cup held this past weekend. Michael faced Bahamians Missick in the Round of 16 and Rees in the Quarterfinals. He…
IC Bahamas Hosts Tennis Clinic For Children Affected by Hurricane Dorian at the National Tennis Centre
A Tennis Clinic for 25 young children affected by the monstrous Hurricane Dorian was held on Sunday past at the National Tennis Centre. The event was organized by a member…
Jackson Mactaggart Wins Both 12u Singles and Doubles Titles on the Canadian Junior Circuit
Jackson Mactaggart captured the singles and doubles U12 tennis title at the Abbotsford Fall 3.5 Star Tournament in British Columbia, Canada. Jackson was seeded #1 in the tournament in singles.…
2019 BLTA Senior Nationals’ Champions
The 2019 Senior Nationals Champions have been crowned. The listing of winners and runners-up are attached. The last day of competition was riveting. The first singles Championship of the day…
Justin Roberts – A Very Good RunTo Doubles Semifinals in Arizona M25
Bahamian Justin Roberts participated in the M25 in Fayetteville, Arizona. Justin teamed up with Antiguan Jody Maginley in doubles; the dynamite duo won a doubles championship in Cancun this summer.…
The BLTA Senior Nationals into the Semifinal Rounds
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Senior Nationals is into the Semifinal rounds and the action is heating up. The three featured matches yesterday were competitive and ended up “under the lights” at…
Zamere Davis Finishes 3rd in the U10 Boys Championship in Florida
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Zamere Davis who was top of his Pool B in U10 at the end of round-robin matchplay over the weekend. Participating at the U10…
Kevin Major Jr. and Justin Roberts on the Pro Circuit
Bahamians Kevin Major Jr. and Justin Roberts are currently competing on the tennis pro circuit arena. Kevin Major Jr. has advanced out of the qualifying rounds at the M15 in Cancun…
Patrick and Jackson Mactaggart Win Boys’ U12 USTA Doubles in Florida
At the Oaces Tennis Level 6 Junior Championships this past weekend Bahamians Patrick and Jackson Mactaggart (ages 9 and 11 respectively) won the Boys U12 doubles title in Wellington, Florida.…
Kaylee Kanuka, a Top Junior, Competed in Naples, Florida
Kaylee Kanuka recently competed in the Ten-Pro Tournament in Naples Florida at the Sanchez Casal Academy in the U14 Girls’ category. The Ten-Pro is based in The Netherlands and hosts…
ITF Level 1 12-Day Coaching Course In The Bahamas Comes To A Close
At the close of the ITF Level 1 Coaching Course, the participants were able to put all the knowledge and skill learned into practice. On the court the coaches implemented…
Bahamas Top Juniors Shine in Trinidad
Sydney Clarke and Donte Armbrister competed at a very high level in the Under 18 ITF Tournament in Trinidad last week. Donte Armbrister came out a Doubles champion along with…
SouthWest Tennis Club Hosts A Succesful “Back-To-School” Fair
Saturday past, the Southwest Tennis Club (SWTC) hosted a Back-to-School Fair in conjunction with the Kiwanis Clubs of Cable Beach and Montagu, Rotaract Club, Nassau Sunset, BreAnns’s Care Closet Foundation…
Sydney Clarke and Donte Armbrister Advance in ITF Jr. Tournament (18U) in St. Vincent
Sydney Clarke and Donte Armbrister advance in the ITF junior tournament in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The duo are playing amongst top talent from the Caribbean, USA, Great Britain,…
ITF Level 1 Coaching Course Underway In The Bahamas – NTC
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is hosting another Coaches Course. Following the “Play Tennis Course” held in March 2019, the BLTA is adding to the skill base of coaches in…
Kit Spencer leads IC Caribbean Team in Belgium Tennis Tournament
Kit Spencer, President of IC Bahamas, led a combined IC Caribbean team to an over 70 tennis tournament in Belgium. The International Lawn Tennis Clubs simplified as “IC” was originally…
The Third Win on the British Junior Tennis Circuit for Anthony Burrows Jr
From the British Junior Circuit, Bahamian Anthony Burrows Jr. has captured another win! Anthony competed in the U16 East Summer County Tour – Bovingdon & Flaunden Tennis Club Tournament. The…
Opening Day at the 27th Annual AID Clay Court Championships Yesterday
The 27th Annual AID Clay Court Championships hosted at the Gym Tennis Club, Winton Meadows, featured athletes in the Male Singles Jr. Vets category yesterday. Opening Day saw some exciting…
Team Bahamas (12U) Stands Proudly on The Awards Podium
Our Girls’ Team competed at a very high level at the ITF/COTECC U12 Team Competition Sub Region 3 in the Dominican Republic capturing the 3rd spot. We congratulate BreAnn Ferguson,…
Donte Armbrister Advances to the Singles and Doubles Quarterfinals in St. Lucia
Yesterday at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) U18 Tournament in Castries, St. Lucia, Donte Armbrister advanced to the Boys’ Singles Quarterfinal. The tournament features top talent from the Caribbean, USA,…
Justin Roberts – Top 800 in ATP Singles’ Ranking
The saying on his shirt “Leave Your Legacy” rings true as Justin Roberts sets new career tennis high. Justin has moved to under 800 on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)…
Team Bahamas Advances to the Top 4 in The Competition
Today, The Bahamas U12 Girls’ Team plays Jamaica and the winner advances to the Final of the ITF/COTECC U12 Team Competition Sub Region 3 in the Dominican Republic. A win…
And They Have Done It Again: Team Bahamas Today with A Back-to-Back 3-0 Win
On the Dominican courts of clay, our Girls came to Play! After recording a shut-out victory yesterday against the host country, The Bahamas U12 Girls’ Team followed-up with another 3-0…
3 Bahamians Advance in International Tennis Federation (18U) Tournament
Three top Bahamian juniors are participating in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) U18 Tournament in Castries, St. Lucia. Sydney Clarke, Jacobi Bain and Donte Armbrister are playing amongst other talented…
Team Bahamas 12U Wins 3-0 over Cuba and Dominican Republic (Both Boys and Girls)
It was a great day for Team Bahamas yesterday! Team Bahamas is competing amongst the best in the region at the ITF/COTECC U12 Tennis Team Competition Sub Region 3 in Santiago…
Bahamas U12 Boys Team Opening Day versus Puerto Rico
Representing Team Bahamas, Freeport native Jerald Carroll played against Puerto Rico’s #2 Ian Arenas in the U12 ITF/Cotecc TeamCompetition in the Dominican Republic. Jerald debuted in his first international tournament…
Another Win on The British Junior Circuit for Anthony Burrows Jr
Anthony Burrows Jr. who won the Barnet Open U14 Boys last week follows up with another good win in the Our Lady of Muswell Summer Series Tournament in Middlesex, Great…
One of Our Top Junior Players, Anthony Burrows Jr. Wins U14 Junior Open Title in Great Britain
This past week, Bahamian Anthony Burrows Jr. participated in the Barnet Junior Open in Hertfordshire, Great Britain and came out on top. Anthony entered the U14 Boys competition seeded second and…
Eleuthera and Grand Bahama Summer Tennis Camps
Tennis Summer Camps all over The Bahamas were conducted during the month and they all were very successful. In Eleuthera, Mr. Artie Johnson held his 20th Annual Summer Camp in…
BLTA/Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture – Tennis Summer Camp Comes to a Close
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has partnered with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture to host a Tennis Summer Camp at the National Tennis Centre. Camp Facilitator and Junior Development Head…
Justin Roberts Conducted a Junior Tennis Clinic at the National Tennis Centre Yesterday
Justin Roberts returns to The Bahamas after a very fruitful 4-week stint on the ITF pro circuit in Cancun, Mexico. Justin achieved one Doubles Final’s win, one Singles Final’s win,…
Justin Roberts Captures ITF M15 Pro Circuit Singles Win Today in Cancun, Mexico
Congratulations and best wishes are extended to the M15 Cancun ITF Singles Champion, Justin Roberts! Justin came through the qualifying rounds to reign supreme in the tournament held at the Cancun…
Justin Roberts books his ticket to the M15 ITF Singles Final in Cancun Mexico
Bahamian Justin Roberts won the semifinals today and now has the opportunity to play his first pro circuit singles Final tomorrow! Justin who came from the Qualifying rounds played the…
Kevin Major wins a USTA Broward Summer Men’s Tennis Open
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Kevin Major Jr. on winning a Florida based USTA Broward Summer Men’s Open held in Coral Springs. Kevin faced the winner of the U18…
Joshua Turnquest named Tennis Male Athlete Of The Year(River State Conf)in College Tennis
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Joshua Turnquest on being named The River State Conference “Male Athlete Of The Year”. In May of this year, Joshua was also selected by…
Tennis Tournament Winners
It is a wrap! Another weeklong U18 International Tournament along with the U14 and U16 local tournament hosted by The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) has come to a successful end.…
Sydney Clarke and Jacobi Bain advance to the Junkanoo Bowl Quarterfinals!
Yesterday, it was a thriller of a match as the Girls #1 seed in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s ITF Junkanoo Bowl Junior Tournament played amid a throng of supporters…
MAIN DRAW – ITF JUNKANOO BOWL TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. THIS MORNING AT THE NTC
The Qualifying rounds are complete and Main Draw begins for The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament today. Top junior tennis players are participating in the…
Congrats to Justin Roberts – Finalist in Doubles – M15 ITF in Mexico
Bahamian Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley from Antigua team up for the M15 ITF doubles in Cancun, Mexico. The dynamic duo played in the Finals today against Axel Geller of Argentina…
ATA hosts successful tennis camp for the children in Abaco
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates the Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) for hosting a successful summer tournament this past week. The Abaco Tennis Summer Camp was held in Forest Heights,…
Bahamas Falls to Puerto Rico in Davis Cup
Today was an important day as it was necessary for The Bahamas to secure the second spot in Pool A. This would qualify them to contend for the 3rd spot…
Bahamas Wins In Davis Cup Action Yesterday
The Bahamas surges back after a loss on Wednesday to host country, Costa Rica. Playing the US Virgin Islands yesterday The Bahamas emerged victoriously! Up first Philip Major Jr would…
Bahamas Davis Cup in Costa Rica – Day 3
After securing the win over Antigua on Monday, The Bahamas faced the host country, Costa Rica, yesterday after Tuesday’s day off. In singles play, Philip (PJ)went up early but lost…
The Bahamas to Represent at the 2019 Davis Cup in Costa Rica
The stage is set! The 2019 Davis Cup will take place on June 17th – 22nd in Costa Rica at the Costa Rica Country Club, Escazú. The Team consists of…
BLTA Congratulates U14 and U16 Tennis Tournament Winners
Junior players in The Bahamas are receiving more tennis matchplay and more competition. The Executive Board of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has added three (3) new U14s and U16s…
BLTA Play Tennis Program Gets a Visit from Brajaxba Tennis Club on Saturday Past
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association held another successful session of its “Play Tennis” Program on Saturday past. The sessions are fun and interactive and provide a pathway for new beginners in…
Joshua Turnquest named to the ITA singles All-American List
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its 2019 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American’s list. Bahamian Joshua Turnquest was selected by the ITA to the singles All-American list! To qualify…
IC Bahamas Junior Tennis 12s and 10s – Winners & Runners-up
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates the winners and runners-up of IC Bahamas U10 and U12 tennis tournament held at BahaMar Resorts this past weekend. The winners and runners-up are:U10 Girls…
Tennis Exhibition in Nassau and Tennis Program in Freeport, Grand Bahama
Tennis Exhibition in Nassau:On Saturday past, Southwest Tennis Club in conjunction with the other Sporting Clubs at the Flamingo Gardens Park held an all-day Saturday exhibition to showcase the talented…
IC Bahamas Junior Tennis Series is Underway at BahaMar Resorts
Over 50 matches were played yesterday as IC Bahamas Junior Tennis Series was in Day 2 of the tournament at the BahaMar Resorts. Top juniors in the U10 and U12…
BLTA “Play Tennis” Program Introduced New Kids to the Sport Yesterday
Another exciting and fun week of tennis at the National Tennis Centre for bright and eager young individuals. These beginners have displayed a desire to learn new skills and to…
Justin Roberts Receives Collegiate Leadership and Sportsmanship Award
College senior Justin Roberts who played for the Arizona Sun Devils this past season was awarded the Southwest region “Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award” by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association…
GREAT TURN OUT THIS MORNING FOR PLAY TENNIS PROGRAM DESPITE THE INCLEMENT WEATHER
Today, the rain came down but nonetheless the kids came out to the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) “Play Tennis” Program held earlier this morning. The event consisted of kids…
Coach Chelsi Russell Organizes Tennis Session for Young Players at NTC Today
Today at the National Tennis Centre, Coach Chelsi Russell organized a red and orange ball session for young tennis players. Other coaches who participated with their students were Coach Steve…
Bahamian Abigail Simms Signs with Indiana Tech
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Abigail Simms on signing with the Indiana Tech Warriors to play with the women’s tennis team next fall. Abigail who hails from Grand Bahama…
Baker Newman and Philip Major Jr. Emerge as theTwo Top Finishers of the 2019 BLTA Davis Cup Invitationals
And the 2019 Davis Cup Team is complete! After our Invitational Trials were held at NTC this weekend Baker Newman and Phillip Major Jr. have emerged as the two top finishers of…
Lauryn Daxon Soars as 2nd Team for Missouri Valley College
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Bahamian Lauryn Daxon for being recognized as 2nd Team singles and doubles All-Conference for Missouri Valley College. Lauryn is a sophomore at Missouri Valley…
INVITATIONAL TRIALS SET FOR TOMORROW – FINAL 2 SPOTS ON THE BAHAMAS 2019 DAVIS CUP TEAM
Despite our 2018 Davis Cup Team winning the Tie in Group III Americas, The Bahamas will remain in Group III for 2019 due to the International Tennis Federation’s 2019 Davis Cup…
Elana Mackey in the finals at the USTA Tennis Tournament
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Elana Mackey on her Finals appearance at a Level 7 USTA tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. During the tournament Elana played very well…
Winners and Runners-Up from BLTA’s Jr. National Claycourt Easter Classics
The BLTA wishes to officially announce its winners and runners-up from our Annual Jr. National Clay Court Easter Classics held over the Easter holiday. Honourable mention goes to Peyton Anderson, triple…
Fed Cup Members Pay a Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament
After returning home Team Bahamas was recognized for their efforts at the 2019 Fed Cup in Lima, Peru. The Team ended up on top of Pool B and played in…
Jody Turnquest Wins The London Spring Tennis Slam Opens!
Jody Turnquest won the London Springs Slam Open in London Ontario Canada in this month. Jody entered the tournament seeded 2nd and won his opening match over Alessandro Sant Angelou…
The Bahamas Finishes 2nd at the 2019 Fed Cup event in Lima, Peru
The Bahamas faced its toughest opponent of the 2019 Fed Cup event today. Peru, the host country was able to overcome The Bahamas in the two singles matches. Danielle Thompson would…
Team Bahamas Advances to Fed Cup Final in Peru
The Bahamas books its ticket to the Final of the 2019 Fed Cup in Lima, Peru. Fed Cup is dubbed “The World Cup of Tennis” because of its prominence in…
Bahamians in ITF Pro circuit wins in Florida
Kevin Major Jr. obtains his first Main Draw win on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) pro circuit. Kevin entered qualifyings in theM15 ITF in Orange Park, Florida along with fellow…
Spencer Newman Wins Casley International Tennis Tournament
Congratulations go out to one of our former Davis Cup players Spencer Newman. Spencer recently won the Casley International Championships in Pembrooke Pines, Florida. Spencer played Battistone from the USA…
Day 1 Success for Our Fed Cup Team in Peru on Yesterday
We are here on the grounds in Lima, Peru with Team Bahamas capturing each moment. Proudly representing The Bahamas all the way in Lima, Peru, our Fed Cup Team showed…
Adult Doubles Tennis Tournament held in Eleuthera
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Mr. Artie Johnson and sponsor, Timothy Dames on a well-organized and successful tournament, recently held in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. The winners of the Doubles Men’s…
Team Bahamas Match Play Begins Tomorrow in Lima, Peru – Seeded at the Top of Pool B in Fed Cup Event
The 2019 Fed Cup Team has landed in Lima, Peru and are set for competition. The quartet of Kerrie Cartwright, Danielle Thompson, Sydney Clarke and Sierra Donaldson has practised in…
Sierra Donaldson Tops the GSU Conference Freshman as Player of The Week
In her first year of collegiate tennis, Bahamian Sierra Donaldson was selected as this week’s Gulf South Conference Women’s Tennis, Freshman of the Week. Sierra who plays for Lee University…
Coach Danny Rigby Tennis Tournament in Freeport Was a Success
The Danny Rigby Tennis Tournament was held in Freeport, Grand Bahama this past weekend at the YMCA. The ages of kids who participated were 6 to 15. The goals of…
Community Junior Tennis – SWTC Holds a Successful Tennis Tournament in the Local Community on Saturday Past
The President of The Southwest Tennis Club (SWTC) Mr. Mike Butler organized a tennis tournament for beginners at the Flamingo Gardens tennis courts. It was the first interclub tournament for…
Justin Roberts in Tennis Win over Arizona Wildcats
In college play, the Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils compete yearlong and the team with the most wins out of this rivalry is considered the winner of…
Bahamas Fed Cup 2019
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has fielded a talented group to represent The Bahamas at the 2019 BNP Paribus Fed Cup in Lima, Peru. The Fed Cup is the premier…
BLTA Tennis Development
Mr John Goede, ITF Development Officer for the Caribbean visited The Bahamas this past week. During his stay he led an impactful coaching course via the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.…
Kofi Bowe, Freeport Advanced – Singles and Doubles’ Semifinals of the USTA Rick Macci Tennis Tournament
Bahamian top junior tennis player, Kofi Bowe advanced to the semifinals of the USTA’s Rick Macci International Spring Break Challenger. Kofi entered the Boys’ U16s event which was recently held in…
Sydney Clarke Ranked in the Top 5 in Central America and the Caribbean
Bahamian Sydney Clarke was rated fourth amongst the top junior talent in the region according to a recent ranking poll from COTECC. Coming off an exceptional tennis season in 2018…
Ministry of Education Officer in meeting with Tennis Developmental Officers
Mr. Evon Wisdom, Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education visited the National Tennis Centre this past weekend. Mr. Wisdom met with BLT President, Ms. Darnette Weir, Mr. John Goede, International…
Sierra Donaldson Performing Very Well in College Matchplay for Lee University
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Sierra Donaldson who is performing well on the collegiate circuit. Sierra has secured wins for her college Lee University as the Number 6 in…
Baker Newman Receives Main Draw Win on the Pro Circuit
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Baker Newman on his great performance on the international pro tennis circuit. Baker played in M15 in Cancun, Mexico where he won against two…
BLTA Promotes Tennis Development As Coaches Education and Training Course Begins Today!
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is jumpstarting its tennis development with the Play Tennis Course (PTC). PTC is an introductory level tennis qualification that is delivered through the member National…
BLTA’s Junior Development
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association announces Mr. Perry Newton Jr., assisted by Mr. Wesley Rolle, will head the Junior Development Program for the national association. The approval of appointment was unanimous at…
World Junior Tennis Tournament in Santo Domingo: Day1
The World Juniors Tennis Competition for top junior Girls U14 in the region is being held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Team Bahamas started competition after the opening ceremonies against…
Bahamians Kevin Major Jr.(Winner), Philip Major Jr. (Quarterfinalist) and Justin Lunn (R16) In Tennis Open Championship in Florida
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Kevin Major Jr. on winning another tennis tournament in Florida. Kevin won Open Championships in Flamingo Park Florida only weeks after winning the BMW…
CONGRATULATIONS – Joshua Turnquest ranked #15 in Intercollegiate Tennis (NAIA)
Bahamian collegiate player Joshua Turnquest is now ranked #15 in intercollegiate tennis play. Joshua moved up 15 spots based on the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NAIA rankings announced recently. …
CONSOLATION RUNNER-UP – OUR WORLD JUNIORS’ NATIONAL TEAM
On Friday past, The Bahamas World Tennis Juniors National Team (Boys) secured another win and defeated Curacao 3-0 to advance to the Consolation Final yesterday! Anthony Burrows Jr. continued his great…
Bahamas Wins 3-0 over Aruba in World Junior Team Competition
The Bahamas was victorious today over Aruba 3-0 at the World TennisTeam Competition in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Bahamas coming off two tough and competitive losses came back strongtoday…
Team Bahamas at World Juniors in Santo Domingo, DOM
Arriving in Santo Domingo to represent The Bahamas at the World Juniors Competition is a cadre of talented juniors. Team Bahamas consists of Michael Major Jr., Anthony Burrows Jr., and…
COACHES DEVELOPMENT
It is with great pleasure that we announce the commencement of our Coaches Education and Development Program. The first step in this process is to participate in the ITF’s Play…
Kevin Major Jr. Wins BMW Tennis Tournament in Florida
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Kevin Major Jr. on winning the BMW Tennis Championships this past week in Pembrooke Pines. Kevin who was seeded No.8 won over the 4th…
Justin Roberts Ranked 97 on the Men’s College Tennis Circuit
Justin Roberts is ranked No. 97, in men’s college tennis. Roberts’ ranking comes after defeating the No. 12-ranked player in the nation against Ohio State. Justin’s coach Hill stated, “Rankings…
Tennis Development in The Bahamas – Abaco Is On The Move!
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will be highlighting tennis development in The Bahamas over the upcoming weeks. We go to the North to Marsh Harbour, Abaco where the spotlight today…
Bahamain Jacobi Bain in the Finals of U16 JITIC
The top juniors in the Caribbean and Central America have converged in El Salvador for the U16 Junior International Championships(JITIC) . Bahamain Jacobi Bain has emerged as one of the best…
Bahamas Finishes 2nd
The road to success is fraught with many obstacles. After going undefeated in Pool B and emerging as winners, our Bahamian Fed Cup’s road to promotion had one more challenge to overcome: the winner of Pool A, Ecuador.…
4th Bi-Annual IC Intl. Tennis Week set to open Monday, Jan. 9
Nassau, Bahamas – Starting 9.30am at The National Tennis Centre Monday, 9 January teams from USA, Canada, Barbados, an “International” team from several IC countries and The Bahamas will be…
BLTA Hosts Junior Tennis Clinic at National Centre
Nassau, Bahamas – On Saturday The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a Junior Tennis Clinic at the National Tennis Centre, Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre. The $1-Day Clinic was a…
Local talent displayed at 24th annual A.I.D. Clay court Tennis Tournament
Nassau, Bahamas – The past two weeks saw a display of tennis talent among a diverse group of players. There was participation from both the male and female populace. The…
Bahamas at 12U ITF/GSDF Caribbean Tennis Team Championships in Curacao
The Bahamas has a tennis team participating in the 12U ITF/GSDF Caribbean Team Championships in Curacao. The team consists of the Boys: Michael Major Jr. and Anthony Burrows Jr and on the…
Bahamian Junior Tennis Players excelling on the ITF Junior Circuit
Finals Champion, Semifinal Win and Quarterfinal Appearances and Main Draw Wins were the positive results achieved by a group of The Bahamas top U18 Tennis Juniors who recently participated in…
Talented Bahamian Tennis Athletes on the International Stage
There are a number of young and talented Bahamian tennis players touring the globe this summer. From St. Lucia in the south to Germany in the North, our tennis players…
“Tennis For Hunger” – 17th annual Artie Johnson All Eleuthera Youth Tennis Camp
There was a great showing once again the 17th annual Artie Johnson All Eleuthera Youth Tennis Camp held in Eleuthera, Bahamas. The camp was dubbed a great success by the…
Bahamas update: U14 Junior International Tennis Championships – El Salvador
Our young juniors are competing in the 14 and under Junior International Championships (JITIC) in El Salvador. The JITIC competition has the top juniors in the Caribbean and Latin America…
3 matches won today in U16 Junior Tennis championships for Bahamians
Today in matchplay Kofi Bowe from Freeport, Bahamas represented well as he won his consolation match today against Ruben Pinchas from Jamaica 6-4, 6-1. Kofi who is only 12 years…
Davis Cup Winners Receive Heroes’ Welcome in Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas – The 2016 Davis Cup Zone III Co-Winners returned home yesterday to a heroes’ welcome. The team, which includes player/ captain Marvin Rolle, Baker Newman, Spencer Newman and…
Bahamas Davis Cup Team Advanced and Promoted to Group II Americas
A splendid showing all around for The Bahamas in The 2016 Davis Cup Competiton. Due to the consistent and excellent play, Team Bahamas has been promoted to Zone II. With…
The Bahamas Davis Cup team defeats Trinidad & Tobago
A clean sweep against Trinidad & Tobago today for The Bahamas Davis Cup Team. The competition got off to a great start with Kevin Major Jr. leading the way. Despite…
Main Draw Begins at the 15th ITF Junkanoo Bowl
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is hosting its 15th Edition of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl. The tournament features top junior players in the under 18 and the…
15th Annual ITF Junkanoo Bowl: July 4th – 9th
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will be hosting its 15th Annual International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament July 4th – 9th 2016. The tournament is sponsored by Massy…
Philip Major is the Male Singles Champion at Open National Playoffs Southern
June 27th — In the finals match Philip faced home town favourite Trey Yates. Despite the fact that the crowd was on American Yates side, Philip was able to break…
Kerrie Cartwright Shines at Pro USTA Tournament in California
In Pro USTA Women’s Singles play, Bahamian Kerrie Cartwright was successful in winning the tournament which was sponsored by Crow Canon Country Club. The tournament which was classified as advanced,…
Tennis Development Officer Visits New Providence and Grand Bahama
Mr. John Goede, International Tennis Federation(ITF) Development Officer for the Caribbean had a very fruitful visit to The Bahamas recently. His visit encompassed not only New Providence but also Grand…
Philip Major Jr. and Justin Roberts In Top Form Tennis Play
From the tennis beat, we have several outstanding tennis athletes playing on the American Circuit. Over the weekend Philip Major Jr. who made the main draw on the European Circuit…
International Tennis Federation Development Officer Visits the Bahamas
The Bahamas Lawn and Tennis Association (BLTA) welcomes to The Bahamas Mr. John Goede, International Tennis Federation (ITF) Development Officer. Mr. Goede was appointed developmental Officer for the Caribbean in…
Bahamas Top Junior Female Tennis Athletes Partake in a High-Performance Tennis Clinic
In an effort to provide top notched training for BLTA juniors, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association extended an invitation to our top tennis junior athletes to participate in a Developmental…
Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Announces New Officers
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) ushers in for the 2016/2017 term its newly elected officers. At its recent annual general meeting, the following slate of officers and executives elected were…
Invitational Tryout – 2016 Davis Cup Team – For Final 2 Spots
The Bahamas will be participating in the Davis Cup in July 2016. The Competition this year will be held in Bolivia. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a tryout…
Rasheed Carey and Shannon Francis Making News in NJCAA Men’s Tennis National Championships
Rasheed Carey’s team Asa Miami was able to win the national title in their program’s first year of NJCAA competition. Rasheed a native of Freeport, Grand Bahama played well as…
Sydney Clarke and Anthony Burrows Shining Off The Court, and in The Community
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis (BLTA) is proud to recognize the achievements of two of its young tennis athletes; namely Sydney Clarke and Anthony Burrows. Sydney Clarke was selected as one…
Bahamas’ Fox Brothers Obtain Success on the Florida Tennis Circuit
Ryan Fox is a 12-year-old Bahamian Tennis player who has been studying and training in Florida at the prestigious “ Pro World” tennis academy of Delray Beach Ryan has been…
Jacobi Bain Advances in U14 Tennis Europe Tournament
Tennis Europe has long been the platform of choice for the launch of a successful career and is held across 43 of the 50 member nations of Tennis Europe. Players…
Dylan Walker Playing Big Tennis in The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Finals
Bahamian Dylan Walker who hails from Eleuthera and attends Missouri Baptist University was instrumental on his college win in the conference Finals. Dylan and teammates now head to the Nationals…
Shannon Francis Shines Bright in NJCAA Tennis Conference Final
Bahamian Tennis player Shannon Francis shined brightly in the NJCAA tennis play for Prairie State College. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), founded in 1938, is an association of community…
Men’s Tennis Overcomes 1-4 Deficit to Win Conference Tournament
OLATHE, Kan -Missouri Baptist men’s tennis won their semifinal and championship matches on Saturday. The day started with a 5-2 victory over rival Missouri Valley and concluded with a 5-4…
Bahamian Tennis Players in the 8th Hellenic Zeus ITF Pro Circuit
In recent international tennis, futures play held in Greece The Bahamas had good representation. Philip Major made it past the first round in the Qualifyings at the 8th Hellenic Zeus…
Results: Royal Bank of Canada Finco Jr. National Clay Court Tennis Classic
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association climaxed their 2016 RBC FINCO Jr. National Clay Court Classic this past Easter Monday in grand style with a Trophy Presentation Ceremony. The Association boasts…
U14 boys and girls swing their way to the finals and consolation tennis finals but defeated
Final BLTA update from the 2016 WJT North/Central America & Caribbean Pr-Qualifiers in San Salvador, El Salvador:Our boys’ team of Jacobi Bain, Kofi Bowe and Denali Nottage played well but…
Two Great Wins In El Salvador for The Bahamas Girls and Boys U14 Team
On March 14th the Bahamas Girl and Boys Teams were successful in their matches in El Salvador. The Bahamas continues to do well in the U14 tennis team play where…
Team Bahamas Advances to Main Draw in U14 Juniors Tennis Tournament in Santo Domingo
The Boys’ and Girls’ national teams are participating in the World Junior Tennis Competition being held in San Salvador, El Salvador March 11 – 16, 2016. The Boys’ Team consists…
Bahamas National Tennis Centre partners with Chicago Club
The National Tennis Centre (NTC) partnered with the Oak Park Tennis Center in Chicago, Illinois to hold a successful clinic on Saturday February 13th 2016. Children from neighbourhood schools and…
Bahamas’ Philip Major Puts in Good Showing In Main Draw on the Pro Circuit
Philip has started his tennis year off in stellar fashion with the three main draw participation. He will have one more chance this upcoming week on this tour as he…
Bahamas Fed Cup Team falls to the Home Team Puerto Rico
The Fed Cup Team of Iesha Shepherd, Gabriela Donaldson, Sierra Donaldson and Lauryn Daxon were in action today against Puerto Rico. The home team Puerto Rico had great support and…
Bahamas Fed Cup team faces Guatemala in Bayaman, Puerto Rico
Another exciting week in the world of Bahamian Tennis as our 4-member Fed Cup Team of Iesha Shepherd, Gabriela Donaldson, Sierra Donaldson, and Lauryn Daxon compete in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The tournament…
Two Exciting 3-Set Battles for Junior Fed and Davis Cup Teams in Santo Domingo
(January 28) – The Bahamas Junior Fed Cup and Davis Cup Teams fought hard today. The Junior Fed Cup Team started their run for advancement with Sierra Donaldson against Chavarria…
Bahamas Junior Fed Cup Team Advances to the Main Draw
The triple threat of Donaldson, Clarke and Smith was once again successful as it was smooth sailing on day two for the Junior Fed Cup Team. Sierra Donaldson defeated Giammattei 6-0, 6-1, Sydney…
Bahamian Philip Major Advances to the Main Draw on the International Tennis Federation Pro Circuit
Philip Major has shined brightly in the Qualifying Rounds in the ITF Pro Circuit. In the first round of The Turkey F4 Futures which is being held in Antalya Turkey,…
Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association starts off 2016 Calendar with 3 National Teams travel
Three national teams from the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) depart Nassau this month to represent The Bahamas in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The Jr.Fed and…
Bahamian Duo To Attend Regional Tennis Training Camp
Nassau, Bahamas – The BLTA extends warm congratulations to Jacobi Bain and Elana Mackey who has been invited by the ITF to participate in a Regional U13 Training Camp for the top players in…
Bahamian Jacobi Bain wins Singles and Doubles in Honduras Junior Tennis Tournament
Jacobi Bain achieves double wins in singles and doubles final matches today in Honduras ITF Junior Tennis Bowl. The young tennis athlete had a very impressive path to the singles…
BLTA’s Junior Development Rewards Hard Working Junior Players and Coaches
As the national tennis team calendar has come to an end for the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA), Head of Junior Development Mrs. Kim O’Kelley hosted a Rewards Gathering at…
Bahamian athletes shine at Honduras Tennis Junior Bowl 2015
Our Bahamian tennis athletes are continuing to shine as Jacobi Bain and Wayne Russell III participate in the Honduras Junior Bowl 2015. Jacobi Bain who recently won the ITF Junkanoo…
Bahamas 12U Tennis Team Making Waves in Curacao
Our 12U team girls’ team consisting of Emma Weech and Perjae Major, Denali Nottage and Anthony Burrows Jr. returned home after competing in the international tennis tournament in Curacao. Our…
Bahamas at ITF 12U Caribbean COTECC Team Championships in Curacao
Team Championships in Curacao The Bahamas has a 4-member 12U National Team is participating in the ITF 12U Caribbean COTECC Team Championships being held August 23 – 30, 2015 in Curacao. The…