(Palmetto Point, Eleuthera) – On Monday July 9th 2012, children arrived with anticipation at the Knowles Tennis Courts in Palmetto Point to enroll in the 13th annual Artie Johnson All Eleuthera Tennis Summer Camp. The groups ranged in age from 5-9 and 10-13 respectively. The Camp was held daily from 9:00am – 12:30pm and lunch was prepared and delivered by a variety of sponsors.
The tennis group of about 36 enrolled children enjoyed specialty skill techniques, games and interactive training by both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Larry Rolle from New Providence who joined in as a helping hand during the second week. Mrs. Cindy Thompson was on hand as a regular supervisor as well, and organizers extend their appreciation to her for her invaluable contribution.
Coaches and Campers: Coach Johnson (far right) and Coach Rolle (far left) stand with their tennis campers – This and all article Photos by Margherita Matera
Most of the enthusiastic participants were eager to play right up until the last day, Thursday July 19th 2012. They all showed signs of interest that reflected their instructors’ attentive involvement during their daily practice. The camp concluded with a Beach party at South Point Beach on Friday, July 20th.
Earlier in July, from the 2nd to the 8th, Mr. Johnson accompanied young Ahmad Thompson to the Junior National Tennis Championships in New Providence, where he made a strong showing in the under 14 doubles category, reaching the finals with his teammate, Kyle Rolle out of New Providence. Ahmad also competed in the under 16 singles, where he lost in the first round, and in the under 14 singles where he had a better showing, moving on to the second round.
Mr. Johnson sends a very special thank you to the following sponsors of the 13th annual Artie Johnson All Eleuthera Tennis Summer Camp: Sunset Inn restaurant, Bob & Kathy Coleman,J.C Discount Store,Governor’s Harbour Bakery,Royal Bank of Canada, First Carribean Bank, Birbb Scavella, Office General, Clyde&Ann Bethel, Dewett Fernander, Austin Knowles Jr., Austin Knowles Sr., Cindy Thompson, Christian Thompson, Alva Nixon Larry Rolle, Ella Sands, Neville Sands, Anthony & Charmaine Culmer, Esso Eleuthera Petroleum, and Norma’s Gift Shop.
