Another exciting and fun week of tennis at the National Tennis Centre for bright and eager young individuals. These beginners have displayed a desire to learn new skills and to participate in a fun and dynamic environment. The program continues to be open to all those who are interested in learning. It seeks to provide…
College senior Justin Roberts who played for the Arizona Sun Devils this past season was awarded the Southwest region “Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award” by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) this past weekend. Justin has been a very impactful player and was the only senior on the Arizona tennis team. Justin singles record was…
Today, the rain came down but nonetheless the kids came out to the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) “Play Tennis” Program held earlier this morning. The event consisted of kids between the ages of 4 -15 who participated in a fun-filled environment, as they were introduced to the sport of Tennis. There were various skills…
Today at the National Tennis Centre, Coach Chelsi Russell organized a red and orange ball session for young tennis players. Other coaches who participated with their students were Coach Steve Taylor and Coach Mike Butler, President of the Southwest Tennis Club. Coach Chelsi said the focus was on fun, fitness and having red and orange…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Abigail Simms on signing with the Indiana Tech Warriors to play with the women’s tennis team next fall. Abigail who hails from Grand Bahama has been one of the talented female juniors in The Bahamas. Abigail recently played in BLTA’s ITF Goombay Splash, along with sister Gabrielle where she…
And the 2019 Davis Cup Team is complete! After our Invitational Trials were held at NTC this weekend Baker Newman and Phillip Major Jr. have emerged as the two top finishers of the Trials. During match play on Day 1 Baker Newman won two competitive 3-setter tiebreak matches over Philip Major Jr.( 3-6, 7-6, 10-6) and Kevin…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Bahamian Lauryn Daxon for being recognized as 2nd Team singles and doubles All-Conference for Missouri Valley College. Lauryn is a sophomore at Missouri Valley and has had a very successful tennis season. Coming off an injury last year, Lauryn has comeback in stellar form. Her team, the Missouri Valley…
Despite our 2018 Davis Cup Team winning the Tie in Group III Americas, The Bahamas will remain in Group III for 2019 due to the International Tennis Federation’s 2019 Davis Cup Reform. As a result of the reform, a team’s national ranking for 2019 takes precedent over a team’s latest winning results for the compilation of…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Elana Mackey on her Finals appearance at a Level 7 USTA tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida. During the tournament Elana played very well winning over Romina Zamora 6-1, 6-1, she then faced the 2nd seed Lyshko where she won in two sets 6-2, 6-1. In the semis, Elana…
After returning home Team Bahamas was recognized for their efforts at the 2019 Fed Cup in Lima, Peru. The Team ended up on top of Pool B and played in the tennis finals against Peru. Despite falling to the host country Team Bahamas left an indelible impression with their splendid match play. Two members of…