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 well suited for the current environment with all the safety protocols in place. Nassau Kids were able to benefit from multiple programs being offered for…
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…
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 lessons plans that they designed. The expert instructor Mr. John Goede, ITF Developmental Officer for the Caribbean led the group over the past 12 days…
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 The Bahamas with the Level 1 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Course. The Course is directed by ITF Development Officer for the Caribbean Mr. John Goede.…
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 Palmetto Point. The Artie Johnson Camp had visiting speakers who provided guidance to the young campers. The speakers from the community included Rev Godfrey Bethel,…
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 youths who are engaged in the community’s year-round programs. These programs are facilitated by dedicated volunteers. There were a number of honorees and for tennis, Kevin…