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 Johnson-Sills and Sports Officer Adam Miller.
The meeting focused on the work of the BLTA and the collaboration of the ITF to help build tennis in the Bahamas. The meeting also highlighted the part of the Ministry in helping in the development of the sport and working alongside the national association. The meeting was very productive.
Mr Grannito also toured the National Tennis Centre(NTC) and had an opportunity to meet with some of the facility Coaches and Directors. The National Tennis Centre which is privately funded and operated is seeking to be recognized by the ITF under the ITF recognition program which assesses facilities and its programs. President Newton noted ” This is a very important step for tennis in The Bahamas. The ITF recognition means that the NTC has met the administrative and operational requirements set forth by the recognition criteria. The NTC Directors have been diligent in defining the administrative structure and program offerings of the facility and will continue to seek to evolve and improve and incorporate the guidance by the ITF.” The ITF is a vital support in the growth of tennis through its guidance and encouragement; we are truly appreciative of the support from the international governing body. We thank Mr Grannito for taking the time to visit the NTC and to impart his knowledge and experience with us.
Original Post Date: 9/20/2023
