Author:
Jon Hoppel
May 24, 2013 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
It is that time of year when the temperatures in the Carolinas start heating up and so does the local sports action. This edition is rugby heavy, so put your scrum cap on, lace up your boots and get ready to get your fill of the barbarian game played by gentlemen.
Author:
Lainey Millen
April 26, 2013 in Playing the Field by Lainey Millen
Welcome back to another edition of Playing the Field. We hope you have been enjoying the spring weather lately and getting out and seeing one or more of our local sports teams!
Author:
Jon Hoppel
March 29, 2013 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Well kids, it’s been an exciting first few months here on the Charlotte sports scene. In case you’ve missed any of it, here’s a recap.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
March 1, 2013 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Hey everybody! Hope everyone is enjoying the new year so far. Spring is just around the corner and a lot of the area’s sports teams will be getting into full swing soon. So, get out there, get active and cheer for the Queen City’s best!
Author:
Jon Hoppel
February 1, 2013 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Welcome to a new year of great sports, events and competition. Most area sports are just getting started up this time of year, so it is the perfect time to go check one out, get involved and, finally, follow through with that New Years’ resolution to get more active!
Author:
Jon Hoppel
December 8, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Season’s greetings from your qnotes sports staff! We hope everyone enjoys their time with friends and family this December, even if it’s to wait out the Mayan apocalypse hunkered down in a bunker somewhere. For those throwing caution into the wind and ignoring the prophecies, here is what went down this past November in the Charlotte sports scene.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
November 10, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Here at the sports news desk of qnotes, we are hoping you are enjoying the cool fall weather and taking in some of the exciting sporting events happening around the Carolinas, (even the Panthers are plagued by injuries and Cam is going through his sophomore slump). So, here is a rundown of what you might have missed and what things you shouldn’t miss in the next month!
Author:
Jon Hoppel
October 13, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Fall is here! With it brings the start of several sports seasons. So, if you’re looking for something to fulfill your sports needs with something other than the NFL, NCAA football or the MLB playoffs, you’ve come to the right place!
Author:
Jon Hoppel
September 15, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
With over 4,000 participants and fans from 44 leagues in North America, the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association’s (NAGAAA) Gay Softball World Series (GSWS) is the world’s largest annual LGBT sporting event.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
August 18, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
The Carolina Softball Association (CSA) wrapped up their spring season on July 29 with their championship tournament. Five Charlotte area teams battled the hot and humid conditions for the title of Top Team.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
July 21, 2012 in Featured Stories, Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
The Bingham Cup is the largest amateur international rugby tournament in the world. That’s right, in the world. And, this year, the Charlotte Royals joined in on the fun and went to Manchester for a cold, wet weekend of rugby, camaraderie, brotherhood and Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee in jolly ol’ England.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
June 9, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
The Big Peach Softball Tournament was held during Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, Ga. The event brought together 47 teams in three divisions, all looking to bring home the coveted crystal peach trophy.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
May 26, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Momentum. That’s what the Charlotte Royals now have going into the Bingham Cup during the first weekend of June, by avenging two early season losses.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
April 28, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
Welcome back to your Carolina sports review! Here’s what has been going on the past month and what is coming up in the next month. Enjoy!
Author:
Jon Hoppel
March 31, 2012 in Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
The first annual Duck Invitational Tournament was held in Atlanta, Sunday, March 11. The event was graciously hosted by the Atlanta Ducks Softball Club in College Park. Teams from Tennessee and Georgia competed in C and D level divisions, in a single elimination style tournament.
Author:
Jon Hoppel
March 17, 2012 in Featured Stories, Playing the Field by Jon Hoppel
QNotes is proud to bring you our new sports feature and would like to introduce its contributor, Jon Hoppel. Hoppel is an active member of the sports community.
QNotes explores two urban homes and gardens in our "Springtime in the City" issue, plus news on openly gay candidates, legislative updates and regional news from the Carolinas and abroad.
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