Sports & Recreation

WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:50 am

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON! (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day. Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area! The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements! SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!

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Myers Park loses 4A state golf championship in a playoff

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 5:54pm

Pinehurst, NC (WBTV)- Myers Park's quest for a 4A state golf championship came up 1 shot short as they would fall to Pinecrest in a playoff.

The 2 teams finished their 2 rounds of golf tied at 591.

On the playoff hole, Pinecrest's Zack Martin would come up with a birdie which would be the difference between the 2 teams. Pinecrest's team would have 19 and the Mustangs had 20.

Hough would finish 3rd in the team standings and Porter Ridge would finish 10th.

On the individual side, East Chapel Hill's Ben Griffin would win the individual state championship with a 2 day today of 135.

Local golfers who finished in the top 10 include Myers Park's Phillip Oweida and Hough's Seth Gandy (tied for 4th), Myers Park's Luke Thalman (tied for 7th), and Hough's Peyton White (tied for 10th)

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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Tar Heels, Gamecocks to meet in Charlotte to kick off 2015 season

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 12:06pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The "Battle of the Carolinas" is coming to Charlotte as the University of North Carolina faces off with the University of South Carolina to kick off the 2015 college football season.

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced on Thursday morning that it secured a regular season college football game for the city of Charlotte, pitting the Tar Heels against the Gamecocks.

The game will take place on September 5, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium. The kickoff time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

Athletic directors Ray Tanner, from South Carolina, and Bubba Cunningham, from North Carolina, took part in the press conference on Thursday morning.

South Carolina won a coin toss and chose to be the home team for the game. If the two teams meet again in Charlotte, UNC will be the automatic home team.

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ACC announces schedule for 2013 Belk Bowl

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 11:52am

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the dates, networks and game times for its 2013 Football Bowl Games, including Charlotte's Belk Bowl.

The Belk Bowl will have the fourth selection of an ACC team after the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and will be played this year on December 28 at 3:20 p.m.

The game, which is being held on a Saturday this year, will be televised by ESPN.

The game will feature an opponent from the American Athletic Conference.

This is where some of you may say... who?

The American Athletic Conference is the new name for the former Big East Conference. The conference announced the decision last month after university presidents approved the new name.

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Tree climbers compete at local park

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 8:00am

The Charlotte Arborists Association and Husqvarna are holding a tree climbing competition this weekend.

Over 40 professional tree climbers are competing in five categories, with the top finishers competing in the Master's Challenge on Sunday.

Tree climbing enthusiasts can catch the fun at Freedom Park, located at 1900 East Boulevard in Charlotte, Saturday April 13, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Master's Challenge runs from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Sunday April 14.

The event is free to watch and open to the public.

For more information on the competition, call 704-608-5681.

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Charlotte Checkers: Free admission ticket

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, April 1st, 2013, 3:45pm

Charlotte Checkers: Free admission ticket

The Charlotte Checkers are hosting a community blood drive this weekend, and all donors are guaranteed a free admission ticket.

April is Organ Transplant Month. An average of 79 people receive transplants each day, requiring several units of blood per person through transfusion.

The blood must be compatible, however. So, blood drives like these can be real life-savers.

Blood donations go to the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, a non-profit organization which serves the community by supplying high quality blood at the lowest possible cost.

Donors can earn their ticket at the Time Warner Cable Arena, located at 333 East Trade Street in Charlotte, Saturday April 6, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

For more information on the blood drive, call 704-972-4700.

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