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 at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The D1 Team plays in the Big South Conference. Southpaw Donte received his Acceptance Letter on April 13 and…
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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 of the Bahamas’ Davis and Fed Cup Teams would be decided. On the men’s side top junior player, Jacobi Bain vying for his first opportunity…
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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 against Lawrence Technological University yesterday. Joshua Turnquest and the Asbury Eagles won over Olivet Nazarene 4-3 on March. Bouncing back from #1 Flight singles loss,…
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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) 2020 Calendar. The Winners of The Championship Rounds are: U14 GirlsBreAnn Ferguson – WinnerSarai Clarke – Runner-up U14 BoysJackson Mactaggart – WinnerCailan Bowe – Runner-up…
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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 to learn tennis; an open and honest eagerness and aptitude for the sport. The majority of the kids are picking up a tennis racquet for…
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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 abroad to this national tennis tournament and it proved to be very rewarding. The SWTC under the direction of President Mike Butler came home with…
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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 sponsor of this event over the years. For registration information contact Mr. Hartie Johnson at 636-6787 or email at chefajohnson@yahoo.com. Join in the fun as…
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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 (teaming up with Ewan Robertson). Jackson and Ewan advanced to the doubles championships and ended as tournament finalists against the #1 seeds Garry Jiany and…
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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 Clarke. Later, the session progressed outdoors as the weather improved. The kids had the opportunity to perform basic tactics and techniques as demonstrated and instructed…
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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 event was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association and isthe first junior national calendar event held in Grand Bahama for 2020. President Darnette Weir…
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