New Pickleball League Starting In Charlotte North Carolina
Until a couple of years ago, most of us never heard of Pickleball. However, it seems to be taking the world by storm. And now, a new Pickleball league is…
Until a couple of years ago, most of us never heard of Pickleball. However, it seems to be taking the world by storm. And now, a new Pickleball league is starting in Charlotte, North Carolina. WCNC reports "Play The Ladders" launches its inaugural season March 20, 2023. According to the announcement, the league offers year round competitive matches. But, the spirit of matches will also be friendly. And, the date, time and location of matches is up to competitors. Seasons in the new league last about 8 weeks. Plus, the season ends with a tournament including trophy and prizes. The fee for joining the season is $25. And, the league offers doubles and mixed doubles. Also, if players find themselves without a partner, the league offers help with that, too.
One of the founders, Julie Lowe, says the league is a chance to get active and meet new people. And, it offers the convenience of scheduling flexibility. Plus, the league plans to donate a portion of proceeds from each season to various community organizations. The league says this season's partner is Bosom Buddies, a Charlotte-based non profit hosting tennis clinic fundraisers that benefit breast cancer programs and research.
So, with the season starting March 20, interested parties need to sign up now. There are 200 spots available. And, they expect them to fill quickly. To learn more about the new Pickleball league starting in Charlotte, look at their website playtheladders.com. The site explains the league, points systems, game rules and more. So, get out there and get active!
North Carolina City One Of The Worst For Recreation
July is National Park and Recreation Month. We are lucky here in North Carolina that we have several National Parks and opportunities for outdoor recreation. That's why I was surprised to see that a North Carolina city ranked as one of the worst for Outdoor recreation. The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022's Best & Worst Cities for Recreation.
The cities at the top of the list offer residents a wide range of leisure activities, both indoor and outdoor. Activities require varying levels of exercise and athletic ability. And surprisingly all the major NC cities ranked towards the bottom of the list. Which considering we have theme parks, greenways, mountains, beaches, etc all within a reasonable driving distance is interesting. I personally, having lived in two North Carolina cities have never felt that I had a lack of options for recreation. But clearly, it could be better in other places! WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 47 key indicators of recreation-friendliness. For each city, they examined the accessibility of entertainment and recreational facilities, the quality of parks, and the weather.
Read WalletHub's full article here or keep reading to see where the NC cities ranked as well as the Top 10 best and worst cities for recreation!
Worst Cities For Recreation
91. Memphis, TN
Beale St, Memphis
92. Aurora, CO
Aerial View of Aurora, Colorado in Autumn
93. Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, USA downtown cityscape.
94. Garland, TX
State flag of Texas waving in the wind. Dramatic sky background. 3d illustration.
95. Oakland, CA
Aerial view of Oakland, CA from the bay
96. Irving, TX
97. Newark, NJ
Newark, New Jersey, USA skyline on the Passaic River.
98. Jersey City, NJ
Skyline of Jersey City, New Jersey along path in Liberty State Park
99. Chula Vista, CA
Houses, roofs and the mountain, Chula Vista, California, USA.
100. Fort Wayne, IN
Aerial view over the downtown city skyline of Fort Wayne Indiana USA
Best Cities For Recreation
10. New Orleans, LA
Bourbon St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA cityscape of bars and retaurants at twilight.
9. Honolulu, HI
HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 18: The sun rises over the 16th green prior to the final round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club on January 18, 2015 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
8. Atlanta, GA
7. Albuquerque
Hot air balloons drifting over the Rio Grande river in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
6. San Diego, CA
5. Scottsdale, AZ
View of Scottsdale, Arizona's waterfront in downtown Scottsdale
4. Tampa, FL
Tampa, Florida, USA downtown skyline on the bay at dawn.
3. Cincinnati, OH
The John A. Roebling Bridge was built in 1866 to connect Covington Kentucky to Cincinnati , Ohio. It spans the Ohio River.
2. Orlando, FL
Orlando downtown skyline panorama over Lake Eola at night with urban skyscrapers, tropic palm tree and clear sky.
1. Las Vega, NV
Aerial view of Las Vegas strip in Nevada as seen at night USA
Where Other NC Cities Ranked
Charlotte: 74th
Winston Salem: 75th
Raleigh: 78th
Greensboro: 87th
