Category: Sports

SC Stingrays Home Hockey Season Begins Oct 19 Against Orlando

The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL’s Eastern Conference and play all of their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in North Charleston, serves as a practice facility and backup arena for the Stingrays. Established in 1993, the team has been owned by a conglomerate of local business owners since 1995. The team is affiliated with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. 

They play their first home game of the season on October 19, 2024 beginning at 6:05 pm. Their opponent for this first game is the Orlando Solar Bears.

If you’re interested in cheering on the Stingrays in person, you may click here for information and single-game tickets.

Go Stingrays!

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: stingrayshockey.com)

2024 Registration is Now Open for Fleming Tennis Tournament

The Alan Fleming Clay Court Championship will take place October 2 – 6 at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club. Tennis players from across the US will compete in this annual, USTA sanctioned event, featuring Level 1 Mixed Doubles (ages 30+) and Level 3 Men’s and Women’s Singles & Doubles (ages 30+). To register, visit alanflemingtournament.net/tournament-registration. The event is free to spectators and open to the public.

-Submitted by Susan Courtney

(Image credit: Fleming Tournament)

RiverDogs at Home August 6-11

The Charleston RiverDogs will play six home games, Tuesday, August 6 through Sunday August 11 at “The Joe” when they welcome the Augusta GreenJackets to the Holy City. Come out and cheer on the RiverDogs baseball team!

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They play in the Joseph P. Riley Stadium, also known as “The Joe”, which sits near the Ashley River and catches the breezes from the river and adjoining marshland. It has been rated one of the best stadiums in the minor league and collegiate levels. (The Citadel baseball team plays there as well.)

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Charleston RiverDogs)

RiverDogs at Home July 9-13

The Charleston RiverDogs will play five home games, Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday July 13 at “The Joe” when they welcome the Columbia Fireflies to the Holy City. Come out and cheer on the RiverDogs baseball team!

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They play in the Joseph P. Riley Stadium, also known as “The Joe”, which sits near the Ashley River and catches the breezes from the river and adjoining marshland. It has been rated one of the best stadiums in the minor league and collegiate levels. (The Citadel baseball team plays there as well.)

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Charleston RiverDogs)

Fun at the Run/Walk at The Lake House Today

This morning, July 3, 2024, under beautiful sunny skies and surprisingly mild and dry conditions, a multitude of Seabrookers, family members and friends participated in the annual Seabrook Island Independence Day (just over 5K) Walk/Run. An estimated 334 people of all ages gathered at The Lake House prior to the 8:00 am start of the event to complete a circuit halfway around Seabrook Island.

While there were no official race times recorded, many people kept track of their personal times on a variety of devices. Congratulations to everyone who participated and thanks to the spectators who came out to watch! A big thanks to Nic Porter, Jamie Mixson, The Lake House staff, and all the volunteers who every year make this such a special event.

Enjoy these pictures from this great event!

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CSO at “The Joe” June 29

Independence Day Weekend Celebration
CSO at “The Joe“
Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 pm

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
360 Fishburne Street
Charleston, SC 2940

The City of Charleston in partnership with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will again present a special free-to-attend “CSO at The Joe” concert on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm. Kick off your Independence Day celebrations early with a night of fantastic music under the stars, followed by post-concert fireworks.

The CSO will present patriotic music alongside works by John Williams, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and more. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Gates will open at 6:00 pm, allowing attendees to enjoy available concessions by the RiverDogs hospitality team.

Due to limited seating capacity, tickets must be reserved in advance to secure a spot. Don’t miss out—reserve your free tickets today.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: charlestonsymphony.org)

Billfishing Series Begins May 8-11

South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series is pleased to announce this year’s schedule:

  • May 8-11, Charleston Billfish Invitational
  • May 22-25, 56th Annual Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament
  • June 19-22, Carolina Billfish Classic
  • July 3-6, HMY Lowcountry Cup
  • July 17-20, Edisto Invitational Billfish Tournament

This year’s first event, Charleston Billfish Invitational (formally known as Bohicket Invitational) will be hosted at Seabreeze Marina, 50 Immigration Street, Charleston, May 8-11, 2024.

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(Image credit: Seabreeze Marina)

SC Stingrays Home Games, Mar 13, 15 and 16

The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL’s Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum.

They will be playing at home against the Toledo Walleye on March 13, against the Orlando Solar Bears on March 15 and against the Florida Everblades on March 16. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the puck drops at 7:05.

If you’re interested in cheering on the Stingrays in person, you may click here for information and single-game tickets.

Go Stingrays!

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: stingrayshockey.com)

Get Ready for RiverDogs Baseball

It’s time to play ball! The Charleston RiverDogs will open the gates to fans for home opening night on Tuesday, April 5, 2024, at 7:05 pm at “The Joe” when they welcome the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to the Holy City.  Plan to come out and cheer on the RiverDogs baseball team!

Coming off of three championships, and due to unprecedented demand for tickets, the RiverDogs announced Monday Jan. 29 that single game tickets are on sale now. Coinciding with that announcement, the Tampa Bay Rays Single-A affiliate unveiled dates for the top promotional highlights of the season as well. Tickets are available for purchase directly from the team at RiverDogs.com, and will be conveniently delivered and accessible on a mobile device.

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They play in the Joseph P. Riley Stadium, also known as “The Joe”, which sits near the Ashley River and catches the breezes from the river and adjoining marshland. It has been rated one of the best stadiums in the minor league and collegiate levels. (The Citadel baseball team plays there as well.)

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Charleston RiverDogs)

Women’s Pro Tennis Comes to Charleston Mar 30 – Apr 7

The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America and the kickoff to clay season on the WTA Hologic Tour, will return for its 52nd year March 30 – April 7, 2024 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The highly anticipated tournament will feature more than 100 of the world’s top tennis players and welcome back fans to the recently renovated Credit One Stadium. Ticket packages and single session tickets are available for purchase by clicking here.

The 2024 player field already includes several top-ranked players. World No. 7, three-time Grand Slam finalist and 2023 Charleston champion Ons Jabeur will make her return to the Lowcountry, alongside World No. 5 Jessica Pegula and past champion Madison Keys.

Elevated on-site entertainment, upgraded food and beverage options and interactive activations will keep the action going beyond the court in 2024. Returning to the tournament grounds is the popular tennis-focused Fan Zone with USTA South Carolina, which will feature hands-on activities for both kids and adults. Under the large oaks, “Charleston’s Living Room” will host an upscale dining and lounging retreat featuring live music and lively conversation, sponsored by The Charleston Place.

Special discounts are available for juniors, seniors, USTA and military members. Juniors, 16 and under, are granted complimentary general admission seating, courtesy of Credit One Bank, with the purchase of an adult ticket.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit:  creditonecharlestonopen.com

Plunging into 2024!

What a beautiful morning to welcome in the new year! The 7th Annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at North Beach on this chilly but brilliantly sunny and 51° New Year’s 2024 morning. The gathered crowd of more than 250 people was the largest ever for this event. Parking was at a premium – not a spare space could be found.

See below for a photo gallery
of the Polar Bear Plunge!

As the photos convey, it was a terrific morning on the beach and a good time was had by all, including four-footed friends. Thanks to The Lake House staff for organizing this event and thanks to all who made the plunge or cheered them on!

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