The Tribune

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association ‘Play Tennis Bahamas” Spring Session is set to begin 9am Saturday, February 5 at The National Tennis Centre.

The programme is geared to introducing children ages 5-16 years old to the sport of tennis, teaching them the basics in a safe and fun-filled atmosphere.

This programme is essentially free and all sporting equipment is provided by the BLTA - registration can be done via email.

Children from various communities have converged at the NTC to participate in this wonderful programme, powered by volunteers who have given of their time and talent to reach and teach the next generation of tennis players.

President Perry Newton has coordinated the programme over the last four years. And he has noted an increasing interest in the sport as tennis is transforming many children’s lives and the programme has been very impactful.

Last year, the programme introduced about 200 children to the sport. In addition, it has produced players transitioning to other developmental programmes.

Play Tennis provides a new crop of potential tennis athletes. The goal is to continue to widen the base and add to the pool of players by sparking the initial interest and being a springboard for development and growth.

This would not be possible without the Level 1 and PTC certified coaches and players who feed into the programme, which has also provided an avenue for tennis juniors to participate and thereby give back to the sport.

If you’re interested in volunteering your time at any of the sessions, confirm via email: pr@blta.net