The International Tennis Federation honoured Mr Marvin Rolle at the Davis Cup today in Paraguay. Marvin is a decorated Davis Cupper. This year Marvin is once again the player/captain for Team Bahamas which also includes Kevin Major Jr., Denali Nottage Donte Armbrister and Player Captain Marvin. The Davis Cup recognizes veteran player Marvin Rolle as…
Emerging victorious after two days of team trials at the National Tennis Centre were Simone Pratt and Saphirre Ferguson for the ladies and for the men Donte Armbrister and Marvin Rolle. All have represented internationally for these teams except Saphirre Ferguson who will be debuting at the BJK Cup in July. The team trials pool…
Member of Parliament for Centreville Jomo Campbell visited the National Tennis Centre(NTC) today and participated in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association Play Tennis Program. Mr Campbell spoke with the kids who range from ages 5-16 and expressed that he is pleased with the program’s impact on the children. He also stated that he was happy…
The National Tennis Centre (NTC) welcomed Centreville Primary as hundreds of children were introduced to tennis via this phenomenal program which has no barriers to entry. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association provided easy access to tennis with the use of its equipment and the assistance of its volunteer coaches. Some of the groups that have…
The Bahamas is going big this year, as we celebrate The Bahamas’ 50th Year Jubilee! The Bahamas Games which include 16 sports disciplines will be held July 7-15, 2023 in New Providence. If you are interested in participating in the games please respond by indicating the island you wish to play for. * Abaco…
It was a great tournament this weekend in beautiful Palmetto Point, Eleuthera at the 16th Annual Tim’s Refrigeration Tennis Tournament at Knowles courts. The categories at this year’s tournament were Men and Ladies singles and Mixed doubles. Women Singles Winner: Kerrie PryorRunner Up: Tracie Penfound Men Singles Winner: Jethro ArmstrongRunner Up: Matthew Pryor Mixed Doubles…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a successful Spring Classic Tennis Tournament. RBC was the titled sponsor of this junior tennis event. After the completion of over 100 matches, the BLTA crowned the champions in the below divisions: U12 BoysChampion: Chase NewboldRunner Up: Cory Conyers U12 GirlsChampion: Caitlyn PrattRunner Up: Danielle Saunders U14 BoysChampion:…
It was a fantastic first day of competition at The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) 2023 RBC Spring Classic Tennis Tournament. The tournament showcases the best in junior tennis in the Bahamas. Boys and Girls in the U14 groups and the Boys U16 age group took centre stage on Thursday as the rain threatened but…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Michael Major Jr. and Genesis Missick on receiving tennis scholarships. Michael accepted the athletic scholarship to play for Howard University. Genesis Missick received an athletic scholarship from Livingstone College. Michael and Genesis represented The Bahamas on numerous national teams as top tennis juniors. Michael who represented The Bahamas…
The BLTA organized and sent four (4) Teams in two (2) weeks for international team competitions. The end result for Team Bahamas was one (1) Quarterfinalist and one (1) Semifinalist placement, a great achievement! Team 1: Tatyana, Briana and Kaylah(Semifinalist – U14 World Juniors Girls)Team 2: Jerald, William Jackson(Quarterfinalist – Jr Davis Cup)Team 3: Jalisa,…