Tournament held in Petionville Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has abated in Haiti, where it never really became the scourge that it is in most countries in the world, the schools, churches, large outdoor meetings are now allowed. The coaches, Walter Vertidort and Jude Luma, organized an in-house tournament for the younger players, mostly short… [Learn More]
Tennis Update: October 2016
Update: October 2016 The Deschapelles tennis team attended the Federation Tennis Haitienne tournament in Port au Prince for boys and girls in the 12 and 14 year old categories on October 15 and 16. Saget Youdancie continued to show the quality of the play of the Deschapelles Tennis Team by winning her group. Kudos to… [Learn More]
Tennis Update: September 2016
Update: September 2016 In mid-September, the Deschapelles Tennis Team hosted a Haitian Tennis Federation Tournament for the under-10 players who compete, like other international teams, on a short court. Seven teams participated. The Deschapelles tennis coaches organized the meals, and the Tennis Federation covered the costs of the meals and brought referees and supplies. Hospital… [Learn More]
Tennis Update: July 2016
Update: July 2016 Sister Cities Essex Haiti’s Club Tennis Deschapelles is busy now that school is out. They are continuing their training and have added a “ladder” system where players can challenge fellow players who are listed above them the ladder. They are also organizing a local tournament for their team members to take place… [Learn More]
Tennis Update: March 2015
Update: March 2015 James Adler who has progressed from the Deschapelles Tennis Team to being accepted into the elite St. Louis Tennis Academy in Port au Prince is competing this week in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Junior Davis Cup Tennis competition. 15 teams are competing. Adler is the one on the right. Kudos… [Learn More]
