The Anguilla Tennis Academy’s very first Junior Christmas Challenge tournament reached its thrilling conclusion on Tuesday 18th December 2012 after two days of fierce competition.
The players battled it out in two age groups for both the girls and the boys and there was a consolation draw as well as the main draw with trophies and medals for the winners and runners up. Each participant also received a special gold commemorative tennis pin. Twenty eight (28) players between the ages of 8 through 18 participated in the tournament.
The winners in Categories were as follows:
Boys 10 Years & under
Winner- Lucien Barronnier defeated Micha Connor (8 – 2)
Runner-up – Micah Conner
Boys 10 and under Consolation Draw
Winner- Taeron Jasper defeated Caedon Fleming (8 – 7)
Runner-up – Caedon Fleming
Girls 12 Years & under
Winner- Nandi Edwards defeated Kayla Hodge (8 – 2)
Runner-up – Kayla Hodge
Girls 12 years and under Consolation Draw
Winner- Louis Guinto defeated Rhonica Connor (8 – 1)
Runner-up – Rhonica Connor
Boys 11 – 14 years Draw
Winner- Khone Richardson defeated Antoine Laurent (6 -2, 6 – 2)
Runner-up – Antoine Laurent
Girls 14 – 18 years Draw
Avern Gumbs defeated Sabrina Connor (6-3, 5-7, 6-1)
Runner-up – Sabrina Connor
Sponsorship was kindly provided by Sunset Homes and by John Bedford, and hands on support for the event was provided by the coaches and the parents of the players.
The tournament culminated with an award ceremony and the children were delighted to receive the recognition of their peers and the coaches at the ATA. Organizer of the tournament, Mr. Mitchelle Lake said, “I am proud of all the participants for their efforts and great display of sportsmanship. The participants enjoyed themselves and the hot dogs and lemonade and Tropical Treats ice cream made a perfect ending to a great event.”
The ATA looks forward to welcoming back all its students at the start of the After School Programme on January 14th, 2013.
– Press Release
