Best Sporting Goods Stores In Charlotte
601 S. Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-5999
The owner of Don's Tennis Accessories is known as one of the best tennis racquet stringers on the East Coast. While his store inventory includes all of the necessary equipment for the game, most of his business is about restringing and regripping racquets. "Dr. Don," as he is called, is not only good, he is fast. Rather than leave their equipment and collect it days later, customers can get a tennis racquet restrung while they wait in many instances. His high level of customer service since 1985 has won high praise from the tennis community.
4410 Old Pineville Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 527-1110
www.barefootarchery.com
Barefoot Archery offers the best in equipment, an indoor facility and opportunities to develop as an archer. Its JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) program is a source of pride. Hundreds of children have been exposed to archery over the years. If individualized attention is needed, private sessions or lessons for the home-schooled student are offered. Serious game hunters using bows and arrows will also be well served here. Barefoot Archery is involved in the Southern Archery Circuit, comprised of seven clubs in both Carolinas. The SAC offers competition for all ages, from pee wees to senior open events.
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5125 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 523-5995
www.doversaddlery.com
Equestrian sportsmen and women should know about Dover Saddlery. Every detail for the horse's and rider's comfort is addressed. Founded in 1975 by former Olympians, their knowledge of their field is top rate. Many of the staff are professional or competitive riders. For everything from horse tack to rider's dress uniforms for competition, this shop has it all. If this sport is new to you, you could have no better introduction than by visiting Dover Saddlery.
1412 East Blvd., Suite G
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 377-8786
www.charlotterunning.com
Founded by former high school track and field rivals, the Charlotte Running Company has three area locations, including Dilworth, South Charlotte and Lake Norman. Self proclaimed as "The sole of Charlotte running," it supports a myriad of programs for people of all ages and skill levels. The website's home page lists events for competition and for charity. Two of the city's biggest running events, the Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot 8K and the Charlotte RaceFest Half Marathon and 10K Run, are managed by the folks at the Charlotte Running Company.
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Jacquelin Celeste Peters has produced award winning radio programs at WPFW Pacifica-Washington. She is a Culture and Events Examiner in Charlotte, North Carolina, which she calls home. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
