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Sporting Events & Tournaments

With multiple venues across the parish, Southwest Louisiana is the go-to place for any sporting or athletic event. Between high school state championships, pro sporting events, and recreational, youth, and collegiate events at McNeese State University. Southwest Louisiana is also the prime location for an assortment of local events like 5ks, bicycle races, golf tournaments, mud runs, fishing tournaments, and more!  Take a look at the schedule of upcoming sporting events open to spectators in Louisiana's Playground—where champions are crowned!

Contact the Sports team for details on planning your one-of-a-kind large-sporting event in Louisiana’s Playground.

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SPORTS EVENTS CONTACTS

Eric Zartler

Eric Zartler, TMP, CDME Executive Director of LCRSA & Sr. Vice President of Sports

Phone

337-502-4348

Manages/Oversees execution of vision & strategies of sports department, recruitment/procurement of sporting events to SWLA

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Aubrey Caldwell Sports Event & Volunteer Coordinator

Phone

337-240-5782

Execution/coordination of large-scale sporting events, Meeting Max software

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Sam Moore Director of Sports Relations

Phone

337-313-1581

Cultivate relationships with tournament organizers, facility managers, community volunteers, and industry organizations for hosting sports events in SWLA.

Where Champions Are Crowned

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