The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is saddened by the passing of Mr. Wesley Rolle. Past President Rolle has made numerous contributions to the growth and development of Tennis in The Bahamas over the years. He served as President of the BLTA during the period 2007 to 2009. Post-presidency, he remained actively involved in the…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) extends condolences on the passing of Mr. Peter Phillips. Mr Phillips was President of the BLTA from 1985-86 and was very instrumental in tennis in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. IC Bahamas President and former BLTA president Mr Kit Spencer stated “Peter with other close former Caribbean Tennis Players…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) 2022 Spring Classic juniors tournament was held this weekend at The National Tennis Centre. There was an increase in players participating in the tournament with over 78 combined entries and 70 scheduled matches. The event which began on Thursday, April 7th and culminated on Sunday, April 10th was a…
After a long hiatus from competitive sports during 2020, The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association along with other stakeholders were able to begin hosting competitive tournaments throughout the country. Notwithstanding the volatility of the government Covid-19 regulations the majority of planned tournaments were successfully held. Kudos to IC Bahamas who Kicked off 2021 by hosting the…
The International Tennis Federation(ITF) extended an invitation to President Perry Newton to speak at the 2021 National Junior Tennis Initiative(JTI) Global Workshop. There were over 140 countries in attendance that were spilt into sessions. President Newton presented on The Play Tennis Bahamas introductory program and the keys to its success, the development of Island Association…
The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mr. Mario Bowleg was in attendance as The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a Thanksgiving fundraiser event at The National Tennis Centre (NTC). Minister Bowleg came on the court and played, hitting some forehands and backhands. The event was very successful and featured Men’s Doubles, Female Doubles…
There are three active island associations sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) namely The Abaco Tennis Association (ATA), the Eleuthera Tennis Association (ETA) and the Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA). The BLTA aims to foster a continuous learning and growth environment in tennis in The Bahamas through the sharing of ideas, providing support,…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2021 via Zoom on Friday, March 19th 2021. At the AGM the financial statements (reviewed by the accountant firm Gomez, Campbell & Co.) were presented by the Treasurer, Mr Timothy Dames. President Perry Newton brought remarks highlighting the opportunities that the Association…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased that free tennis clinics are being offered on various islands in The Bahamas. Tennis is a naturally socially distanced sport and is well suited for the current environment with all the safety protocols in place. Nassau Kids were able to benefit from multiple programs being offered for…
The recent session of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s “Play Tennis” featured an introduction to the backhand stroke. The backhand can be a one-handed or two-handed stroke. Many of the kids prefer thetwo-handed backhand. Play Tennis has welcomed up to approximately 20 participants since its resumption at the beginning of the year, keeping in line…