Success at Heritage Sports Tennis 10s Tournament

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Tuesday, 30 October 2012 02:30

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Antigua St. John's - Forty-four (44) Under-10 athletes brought the courts of Halcyon Tennis Club alive as parents, coaches and spectators were on hand to witness the crowning of the Heritage Sports red ball and green dot ball champions.

The Heritage Sports sponsored Tennis 10s tournament brought together two (2) levels of competition in the red ball and green dot ball.

Red Ball Competition:

Success came for Dante Benjamin (Halcyon Tennis Club/ St. Johns Lutheran), a relative newcomer to the sport, with his defeat over Fin Burridge (Tennis w-Samantha/ Island Academy) score 10-8.

In the girls red ball competition Selene Kentish (Halcyon Tennis Club/ St. Andrews Primary) made easy work of opponent Jewel Ambrose (St. John’s Lutheran STI Program), defeating her 10-3.

 Green Dot Ball Competition:

The  tennis 10s green dot ball competition was a first for the ABTA since the ITF 2012 Rule change.  Though the number for this performance level competition was low, the quality of the matches played was of a high standard. 

The boys’ champion Justin Marcano (Jolly Harbour Tennis Academy/ St. Andrews ) was successful in his championship bid over Aiden Fuller (Halcyon Tennis Club/ St. Nicholas Primary), defeating him 4-2.

The girls competition followed a playoff format due to the limited numbers.  Ashley Bersma (Halcyon Tennis Club/ St. Nicholas Primary) was declared the girls champion after defeating Selene Kentish (Halcyon Tennis Club/ St. Andrews Primary) 4-0.

We congratulate all the participants in this competition, as only through competition they reach their highest potential.  We also thank the sponsor of this tournament, Heritage Sports, who made this event a success.

We also thank the the local clubs represented: Halcyon Tennis, Jolly Harbour Academy and Tennis w/Samantha; schools:  St. John’s Lutheran (STI Program), Island Academy, Sunny Side (STI program), Kids Unlimited and St. Nicholas Primary.

As the year draws to a close the ABTA welcomes 12-and-under players to the upcoming Halcyon Tennis Club 12 & Under tournament.

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