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…
Justin Roberts made his presence felt on the ITF World Tennis Tour circuit. This past week Justin teamed up with Antiguan Jody Magilney for doubles at the M15 in Cancun, Mexico. The dynamic duo has already had a successful combination last year as doubles champions on the pro circuit. Wednesday past, this Caribbean duo won…
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…
Sierra Donaldson and the Lee University Flames heated up the courts with their win over McCrae College Bobcats. Coming off a win over Carson-Newman last Saturday in its spring opener the Flames won today over the Bobcats 7-0. Sierra Donaldson playing in the position of #4 Flight Singles won over Mei Hiramatsu 6-2, 6-2. In #3…
The Bahamas will be participating in the Junior Fed Cup event in El Salvador starting tomorrow. Representing The Bahamas is a 3-memberteam of Peyton Anderson, Kinza Johnson and Kaylee Kanuka. The Team is coached by Chelsi Russell. Coach Chelsi was recently certified as an ITF Level 2 Coach in Valencia, Spain. The Junior Fed Cup…
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…
The Bahamas is participating in the Junior Davis Cup event in San Salvador, El Salvador starting February 2, 2020. Representing The Bahamas is a 2-member team of Anthony Burrows Jr. and Dentry Mortimer Jr. The Team is coached by Jared Turnquest. We wish a speedy recovery to Michael Major Jr. who had to withdraw from…
It is time to learn tennis! The next free tennis session for juniors ages 5- 16 will be held TOMORROW at the National Tennis Centre. The tennis clinic this past week was Invigorating, Interesting and Interactive. Junior Sydney Clarke ( PTC certified) and ITF Level 1 CoachPerry Newton (Junior Development Head) led the young beginners…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates two of its juniors on their selection as “Student Of The Year” nominees: Jackson Mactaggart and Sarai Clarke. Jackson Mactaggart is an Honor Roll student at the Lyford Cay International School and the #1 ranked tennis player in the country forthe Boys U12, winning trophies in the national tournaments.…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association “Play Tennis Program” resumes TOMORROW at the National Tennis Centre and is free to children ages 5-17. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and is only $1. Kids in The Bahamas have an opportunity to learn about the sport of tennis. Itis fun, exciting, interactive and rewarding. The introduction of new persons to…