The BLTA’s Play Tennis Bahamas Program is partnering with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Urban Renewal in a tennis community initiative in the Fox Hill community. The objective is to provide positive alternatives for our young children to develop and grow. Many of the children would not normally have the opportunity to play…
Mark Knowles shared in a wonderful experience today with the next generation of tennis players who are a part of the BLTA’s Play Tennis program and those young players who play at the National Tennis Centre. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) was pleased to have Mark play and instruct the young kids yesterday. It…
The National Tennis Centre(NTC) welcomed Coach Extraordinaire Mr. Patrick Mouratoglou. For a decade Mouratoglou coached tennis great Serena Williams and during that ten-year span, Serena was victorious with 10 Grand Slam titles: 2 Australian Open, 2 French Open, 3 Wimbledon and 3 US Open. At the tennis session with Mr Mouratoglou some of the kids…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) participated in the Hobbies Fair hosted by the Bahamas National Drug Council(BNDC). The BNDC fosters strategic partnerships as sporting activities such as tennis impact many children and the community positively. The BLTA showcased tennis and the children engaged in this fun and healthy sport. The theme of the event was…
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…
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, The Baha Mar Foundation held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the tennis courts in Yellow Elder at the Tom “The Bird” Grant Park. The Foundation graciously resurfaced two courts for the residents of Yellow Elder and the surrounding communities. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis (BLTA) President Perry Newton was invited to…
The 3rd Annual Bahama Cup was held this weekend. On the final day, the young kids were invited to participate in a free tennis clinic. The kids played with the tennis professionals and received tips from the world #3 in singles and doubles, Jessica Pegula, James Blake former World #4 and Milos Raonic, former world…
A number of successful tennis programs were held this summer. Firstly, the National Tennis Centre (NTC) organized a number of tennis camps that allowed children to learn tennis in a fun-filled environment. The participants included first-timers and active players. Forehands, Backhands, Serves, Volleys and Overhands were just a few of the skills taught. The kids…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is pleased to partner with the Urban Renewal Program to provide tennis lessons to the widercommunity. This initiative of the Ministry of Social Services under the auspices of Urban Renewal will be offered to scores of children in theinner cities of Nassau and eventually all over The Bahamas. Minister…