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 Eulona Johnson who were both Directors previously on the Board of the NTC have made tremendous contributions to Tennis in the Bahamas. This tournament was…
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 Bahama, Eleuthera and New Providence. The course boasts 32 enthusiastic persons inclusive of 12 females and 13 persons from various islands. The ITF Officiating manager…
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…
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…
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 by the President of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, Ms. Darnette Weir Photos are attached. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association extends thanks to the ITF…
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 consisted of Gabrielle Simms, Peyton Anderson, Jacobi Bain and Denali Nottage. The coach was Mr. Neil Mactaggart. On Saturday The Bahamas faced The United States…
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 tournaments to the tennis tournament calendar this year. The Association has also sanctioned the recent U10s and U12s IC Bahamas Junior Series by awarding top…
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 – Millie Beuke (W), Sarai Clarke (R)U10 Boys – Jack Boals (W), Gavin Chechin-Laurens (R)U12 Girls – Sapphire Ferguson (W), BreAnn Ferguson (R)U12 Boys –…
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 players range from the juniors to the veterans. This year was the 24th edition of the AID Clay Court Championships. The event was concluded on…
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 U14 categories from more than 20 countries including Japan, South Africa, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria and the USA. The highest-ranked player is seeded 128 in juniors…