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. On this past Saturday, the rain did not deter the crowd of children and the fun activities moved indoors at the National Tennis Centre. The…
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 BLTA “Play Tennis” program held at the National Tennis Centre. The program is attracting first-timers to the sport of tennis. So far this year…
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 past couple of months, the BLTA happily welcomed the kids at the National Tennis Centre. President Darnette Weir stated, “We want to provide this…
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…
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 of IC (International Tennis Clubs) the Bahamas in the person of Mr. Mike Keating. Mr. Perry Newton, Head of Junior Development for the Bahamas Lawn Tennis…
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.…
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 for the BLTA Mr. Perry Newton has directed the camp over the past four (4) weeks. As the camp comes to a close this week, the…
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 the sport. On Saturday, Brajaxaba Tennis Club joined in the training as some tennis juniors including Jacobi Bain, BreAnn Ferguson, Brianna Houlgrave, Virgil Homere participated…
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 participated in a very competitive environment displaying their tennis skills. The event is sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association and sponsored by Winterbotham, Lil Mo and…