Sports Facility Guide

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DEAR SPORTS EVENT ORGANIZER:

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau is delighted that you have chosen to explore the opportunities that Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, DeQuincy, Vinton, and Iowa have to offer for your next athletic event. Lake Charles, our hub city, is located along Interstate 10, 140 miles east of Houston and 218 miles west of New Orleans. Our balmy climate, easy access, and welcoming Southern hospitality make us the ideal year-round sports venue!

It’s no surprise that we love to “pass a good time,” that our hospitality is incomparable, and our cuisine is some of the best in the world. In addition, Southwest Louisiana is well on its way at becoming the Youth Sports Capital of the state. Our new and updated facilities will make your local, regional and national events shine.

All our facilities are located near a variety of hotels, restaurants, and some of the region’s finest casinos and family-friendly attractions such as the Mardi Gras Museum and the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Southwest Louisiana also has more than 75 annual fairs and festivals, so there is always a way to spice up your visit!

The bureau’s entire staff is dedicated to making each and every sporting event a hit, and we are here to assist you with everything from site selection to media coverage to practice fields. So, when you’re looking for the perfect place to hold your next sporting event, team up with Southwest Louisiana, and you will have a winning combination.

ATHLETIC SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FACILITIES BY SPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

MAJOR MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

FEATURED SPORTING COMPLEXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

AREA MAP (fold out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ATTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sincerely, Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SUCCESS STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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WELCOME

The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) takes pride in making your life a little easier. In addition to assisting groups with accommodations, here is what our Sales and Services Department can do for you:

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SITE INSPECTIONS Allow us to take you on a site inspection of lodging and sporting venues.

BID PROPOSALS Give us your event specifications, and the CVB will take it from there! Let us find the perfect venue for your event by sending out bid proposals to area venues suitable for your event and area hotels to house your participants. Once we’ve done all the groundwork, we’ll present the event planner and/or site committee with a variety of options. From national championships to regional tournaments, Southwest Louisiana offers many options, and the CVB will make the planning process convenient and efficient.

EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTS

McNeese State University

The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau makes planning your sporting event or tournament a breeze. When you choose Southwest Louisiana to host your next event, the CVB works with you to meet your group’s needs. Our knowledgeable sports staff is ready to help with a variety of services and area resources to make sure your event is successful.

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Home to the McNeese State University Cowboys.

First rate athletic facilities.

Our tropical climate averages 68 degrees.

Over 4,500 hotel rooms with an additional 400 being added in 2009. We offer a number of chain hotels and resorts that can accommodate any amenity on any budget.

3 hospitals and 24 hour emergency clinics.

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Lake Charles, our hub city, is easily located along Interstate 10, just 140 miles east of Houston and 218 miles west of New Orleans.

The Lake Charles Regional Airport has commercial air service available through Continental Express.

Rental car agencies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Enterprise.

You are less than 15 minutes from any sporting venue at any location in Calcasieu Parish.

LODGING SERVICES GROUP ROOM BLOCKS: The CVB makes lodging arrangements for your group easy. We’ll block rooms for your organization at area hotels, compile rates, and arrange hotel site familiarization tours free of charge. The CVB will even help with attendance promotion mailouts and set up a host hotel, upon request. Your event is important to the community, and we will work closely with the hotels to secure competitive rates.

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The Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.

ATTENDANCE PROMOTION The bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE Whether it be our goodwill ambassador, Gumbeaux Gator, a group of Mardi Gras Twelfth Night Revelers or an official welcome by area dignitaries, allow the CVB to make the opening of your sporting event one that participants will always remember.

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.

AREA INFORMATION Ditty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support, whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.

PUBLICITY A press release form is available upon request to be completed and returned to the bureau three weeks prior to your event. The release will be disseminated to local media outlets, applied to KPLC-TV’s Breakfast Bar, and posted on www.visitlakecharles.org free of charge. For events with 500 or more total rooms blocked, the CVB can schedule out of town media appointments. For events with 1,500 total rooms blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request. *The CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event.

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DINING

HOTELS & MOTELS

Southwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.

Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau.

LAKE CHARLES

CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD Discover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators up close and personal!

HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICT Our past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.

Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.

Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.

The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum, the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.

BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOU You will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.

SHOPPING With an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques, shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.

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EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTS The Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.

ATTENDANCE PROMOTION The bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.

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MICROTEL INN & SUITES 3231 Lake St. | (337) 477-4230 | (877) 226-0223 www.microtelinn.com

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REGENCY INN & SUITES 3407 Broad St. | (337) 439-6113

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SUNRISE INN 5390 Hwy. 90 E. | (337) 437-8339

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LAQUINTA INN 1320 N. MLK Hwy. (U.S. 171 N.) (337) 436-5998 | (800) 531-5900 http://247.LQ.com

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BEST WESTERN RICHMOND SUITES HOTEL 2600 Moeling St. | (337) 433-5213 | (800) 643-2582 www.bestwestern.com\richmondsuiteshotellakecharles

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REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.

AREA INFORMATION Ditty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support, whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.

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A press release form is available upon request to be completed and returned to the bureau three weeks prior to your event. The release will be disseminated to local media outlets, applied to KPLC-TV’s Breakfast Bar, and posted on www.visitlakecharles.org free of charge. For events with 500 or more total rooms blocked, the CVB can schedule out of town media appointments. For events with 1,500 total rooms blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request. *The CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event.

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BASKETBALL

Barbe High School Buddy Prejean Park Carlyss Park DeQuincy High School Huber Park Iowa High School LaGrange Senior High School Lake Charles Boston High School Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex Lake Street Sports Complex Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park Managan Center Martin Luther King Park McMurry Park McNeese State University Molo Middle School Nelson Park Pattison Complex Pinderosa Park Rigmaiden Center Sam Houston High School Second Avenue Park Sulphur High School Union Pacific Sports Complex University Park Vinton High School Ward 7 Recreation Washington Marion High School Weaver Park Westlake High School W.W. Lewis Middle School

Lake Street Sports Complex Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park Managan Center Martin Luther King Park McNeese State University Molo Middle School Msgr. DeBlanc Family Life Center Pinderosa Park Purple Heart Community Center Rigmaiden Center Sam Houston High School St. Louis Catholic High School Sulphur High School Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center Vinton High School Washington Marion High School Westlake High School W.W. Lewis Middle School

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Bayou Oaks Golf Course Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L’Auberge Gray Plantation Frasch Park Lake Charles Country Club Mallard Cove Pine Shadows

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Barbe High School Buddy Prejean Park Carlyss Park DeQuincy High School Huber Park Iowa High School LaGrange Senior High School Lake Charles Boston High School Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex Lake Street Sports Complex Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park Managan Center Martin Luther King Park McMurry Park McNeese State University Molo Middle School Nelson Park Pattison Complex Pinderosa Park Rigmaiden Center Sam Houston High School Second Avenue Park Sulphur High School Union Pacific Sports Complex University Park Vinton High School Ward 7 Recreation Washington Marion High School Weaver Park Westlake High School W.W. Lewis Middle School

Lake Street Sports Complex Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park Managan Center Martin Luther King Park McNeese State University Molo Middle School Msgr. DeBlanc Family Life Center Pinderosa Park Purple Heart Community Center Rigmaiden Center Sam Houston High School St. Louis Catholic High School Sulphur High School Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center Vinton High School Washington Marion High School Westlake High School W.W. Lewis Middle School

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BOWLING Petro Bowl Sports Center USA

CHEERLEADING/ DANCE BASKETBALL Barbe High School Buddy Prejean Park Burton Coliseum Carlyss Park DeQuincy High School Frasch Park Forman-Reynaud Community Center Hamilton Christian Academy Iowa High School LaGrange Senior High School Lake Charles Boston High School Lake Charles Civic Center

Burton Coliseum Lake Charles Civic Center Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center

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Bayou Oaks Golf Course Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L’Auberge Gray Plantation Frasch Park Lake Charles Country Club Mallard Cove Pine Shadows

McMurry Park McNeese State University Nelson Park Rosteet Park Second Avenue Park

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Burton Coliseum Lake Charles Civic Center McNeese State University Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center

MARTIAL ARTS Burton Coliseum Lake Charles Civic Center McNeese State University

College Oaks Park Frasch Park Goosport Park Henry Heights Fields Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex Lake Street Sports Complex Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park Managan Center McNeese State University O.D. Johnson Field Pattison Sports Complex Rigmaiden Center Second Avenue Park Union Pacific Sports Complex Ward 7 Recreation

RODEO Burton Coliseum Lake Charles Civic Center West Calcasieu Arena

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Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex Lake Street Sports Complex Lake Charles Civic Center McNeese State University Managan Center

Huber Park LaGrange Soccer Park Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex Lake Street Sports Complex Lanza Park

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SWIMMING Foreman-Reynaud Community Center Frasch Park Lake Charles Country Club Lake Charles Racquet Club Managan Center McNeese State University Rigmaiden Center Rigmaiden Center Second Avenue Park Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center University Park Ward 7 Recreation

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Bord du Lac Park Buddy Prejean Park Carlyss Park Foreman-Reynaud Community Center Frasch Park Goosport Park Huber Park Lake Charles Country Club Lake Charles Racquet Club Lanza Park Managan Center Martin Luther King Park McMurry Park McNeese State University University Park

Barbe High School Boardwalk Park Burton Coliseum Frasch Park Forman-Reynaud Community Center Hamilton Christian Acadamny Lake Charles Civic Center Lake Street Sports Complex Managan Center Martin Luther King Park McNeese State University Msgr. DeBlanc Family Life Center Purple Heart Community Center St. Louis Catholic High School Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center

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Burton Coliseum Hamilton Christian Acadamny Lake Charles Civic Center Lake Street Sports Complex Managan Center McNeese State University Msgr. DeBlanc Family Life Center Purple Heart Community Center St. Louis Catholic High School Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center Sulphur High School Freshman Campus

Frasch Park Lake Charles Civic Center Lagrange Soccer Park McMurry Park McNeese State University Union Pacific Sports Complex

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BURTON COLISEUM

6900 COMMON ST. | LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

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SEATING 8,400

PARKING 3,500

CONCESSIONS YES

LOCKER ROOMS YES

Burton Coliseum is a domed arena that can be used for basketball games, cheer and dance competitions, gymnastics meets, martial arts competitions, volleyball tournaments, wrestling matches and rodeos. A 40 foot by 60 foot portable stage is great for talent showcases, and the floor load capacity is virtually limitless. The dome over the coliseum peaks 105 feet above 24,000 square feet of floor space. Burton Coliseum is actually two, full-service buildings in one: a domed arena with seating for 6,500, which can be expanded to 8,400 for basketball games; and a 168,000 square foot Livestock and Exhibit Building. The two sections work well together or separately. With permanent stalls and chutes from the Livestock and Exhibit Building, the Coliseum is a superior rodeo arena. A 50,000 square foot, covered arena for livestock activities provides seating for 1,500 spectators. Complete facilities are available for 250 RV units, and 104 spaces are furnished with water and electricity. As an affiliate to McNeese State University, the facility serves as the home venue for various McNeese athletics, graduations

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JIM SUDDUTH COLISEUM 22,400 SQ. FT.

LAKE CHARLES CIVIC CENTER 900 LAKESHORE DR. | LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 SEATING 7,450

PARKING 1,700

CONCESSIONS YES

LOCKER ROOMS YES

A 3-level, 3-part complex, the Lake Charles Civic Center is located in the heart of downtown on beautiful Lake Charles. The James E. Sudduth Coliseum has a flexible seating capacity of 7,450 people and is able to accommodate basketball games, cheer and dance competitions, indoor football, gymnastics meets, martial arts competitions, rodeos and equestrian events, and volleyball. Another option to consider is the Rosa Hart Theatre, located on the south side of the Civic Center. Its fixed seating capacity is 2,050 and has been used for numerous dance recitals and world-class productions. Located at the Lake Charles Civic Center, Bord du Lac Park features four lighted tennis courts with clay surfaces. Winding from the grounds of the Civic Center to a natural sand beach near Interstate 10, Boardwalk Park features beach volleyball and a boardwalk ideally suited for a walking, jogging, biking or skating. The Lady Claire Dock, on the south side of the Civic Center, is an ideal spot for loading and unloading passengers onto shimmering Lake Charles for water sports.

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LAZY RIVER

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COMPETITION SWIMMING POOL LEISURE POOL

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SULPHUR RECREATION & AQUATIC CENTER 400 PICARD RD. | SULPHUR, LA 70663 LOCKER ROOM

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SEATING 3,000

PARKING 600

CONCESSIONS YES

LOCKER ROOMS YES

In Sulphur, your group can make a splash at the Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center. Surrounding the competition indoor 8-lane, 50 meter swimming pool is seating capacity for 3,000 spectators under one roof. The center also includes an indoor 6-lane teaching pool with 0’ depth BASKETBALL COURT

entry and one outdoor pool and water park. The Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center has two basketball courts with a seating capacity of

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1,000 spectators. The courts can be converted to hold volleyball tournaments, cheerleading or dance competitions, and gymnastics meets. In

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WASH RACKS

WARM UP PEN (80’ X 130’)

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latest audio and visual technology with over 40,000 square feet of holding and stock pens all under one roof. The seating capacity is in excess of 1,800. The arena offers over seven acres of well lit parking and can accommodate any size recreational vehicle, including 65 RVs. The staff barn comes equipped with a 10,000 square foot warm up pen and can easily be configured for livestock shows.

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WEST CALCASIEU ARENA V i s i t L a k e C h a r l e s .or g

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The West Calcasieu Arena is Southwest Louisiana’s newest spot for outdoor entertainment. The 30,000 square foot main arena features all the MAIN ENTRANCE

ARENA (120’ X 260’)

PARKING 750

TICKET OFFICE

STAGING AREA (45’ X 270’)

SEATING 1,800

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BASEBALL

BASKETBALL NO. OF COURTS

2

SEATING

2,500/700 PARKING

1,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

LOCKER RMS

YES

BARBE HIGH SCHOOL 2200 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605 These two 2,500 seat and 700 seat gyms are conveniently located on the campus of Barbe High School in south Lake Charles. The main gym (2,500) hosts both Barbe Boys’ and Girls’ basketball games, as well as the Tournament of the Stars Basketball Tournament.

NO. OF COURTS

1

SEATING

600

PARKING

100

CONCESSIONS

YES

LOCKER RMS

HAMILTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1415 8th St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 On the campus of Hamilton Christian Academy in Lake Charles, this 600 seat gym hosts the Hamilton Christian Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams.

YES

Barbe High School

NO. OF FIELDS

1

SEATING

700

PARKING

1,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

NO

BARBE HIGH SCHOOL 2200 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605 Barbe is the only high school baseball program in the nation with a stadium with the following features: chair-back seating, an indoor facility with batting cages, pitching mounds, a 3,000 square foot strength and conditioning room; and a field house which includes a dressing room for players and coaches with bathrooms and showers, training room, coaches office, and uniform storage room all on campus.

NO. OF FIELDS

5

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

500

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy.

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Located off of Highway 14 in Lake Charles, the complex has five baseball fields, which will each seat 200 spectators. The complex has a pavilion with concession stands, offices, bathrooms and a storage room. It is the home of USSSA World Series Events.

St. Louis Cathloic High School

NO. OF FIELDS

11

SEATING

2,000+

PARKING

800

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

MCMURRY PARK 300 Hazel St., Sulphur, LA 70663 McMurry Park features nine lighted youth baseball fields. The baseball complex is equipped with a 2tunnel batting cage and four concession stands, complete with handicapped accessible restrooms and media areas. It also has an additional 4-tunnel batting cage. Seating is available for 2,000 spectators.

McMurry Park has been home to the Louisiana Games Baseball Tournament and the Dixie Boys Super World Series for 13 and 13/14 year olds.

NO. OF COURTS

2

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

500

CONCESSIONS

YES

LOCKER RMS

YES

MSGR. DEBLANC FAMILY LIFE CENTER 3939 Msgr Deblanc Place Lake Charles, LA 70605 Our Lady Queen of Heaven recently renovated the Family Life Center Gym with a new wooden floor.

This 1,000 seat gym is a multi-purpose facility hosting numerous functions throughout the year.

NO. OF COURTS

1

SEATING

800

PARKING

600

CONCESSIONS

YES

LOCKER RMS

YES

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1620 Bank St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 This 800 seat gym is located on the campus of St. Louis Catholic High School. It is the home of the St. Louis Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams, and hosts the Tournament of the Stars Basketball Tournament, as well as the American Press Basketball Tournament.

McMurry Park

NO. OF FIELDS

1

SEATING

2,000

PARKING

1,000

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 Originally constructed in 1965, Cowboy Diamond has been the home to the McNeese Cowboy baseball team for more than 40 seasons.

The 2,000-seat lighted stadium has a grass playing surface.

YES

Msgr. DeBlanc Family Life Center

McNeese State University

V i s i t L a k e C h a r l e s .or g

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BOWLING

GOLF NO. OF LANES

48

PARKING

300+

CONCESSIONS

YES

PETRO BOWL 630 Petro Point Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605 The largest bowling alley in the area, Petro Bowl has 48 lanes, a fully equipped pro shop, training equipment, lockers, a snack bar, and a lounge with video poker. The facility also offers LCD screens with automated scoring, animation and ball speed.

NO. OF HOLES

18

PARKING

3,000

CLUBHOUSE

YES

NO. OF HOLES

18

NO. OF LANES

32

PARKING

300

CONCESSIONS

YES

SPORTS CENTER USA 2727 Gerstner Memorial, Lake Charles, LA 70601 A 32-lane bowling alley, Sports Center USA includes childcare, a trophy shop and game room, as well as concessions, a lounge and meeting room. Automated screens accompany each lane. Lockers and training equipment are also available.

PARKING

500

CLUBHOUSE

YES

NO. OF HOLES

18

PARKING

Petro Bowl

125

CLUBHOUSE

FOOTBALL

YES

NO. OF HOLES

18

PARKING

200

CLUBHOUSE

YES

CONTRABAND BAYOU GOLF CLUB at L’AUBERGE 777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Contraband Bayou Golf Club, designed by world renowned golf architect Tom Fazio, emphasizes the marsh and lowland features of the natural Louisiana environment to enhance this unique 7,000-yard, par-71 championship golf course. The course challenges golfers of all skill levels with its aquatic and natural vegetation on the edges of eight lakes. There are, at minimum, four sets of tee boxes on every hole. L’Auberge offers a beverage cart service, GPS technology on all carts, and a clubhouse.

FRASCH PARK 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur, LA 70663 This 18-hole golf course is 6,500 yards and was ranked in the Top 75 of the United States, the Top 15 of the Southeastern United States, and number one in Louisiana in 1996. A pro shop, clubhouse and grill are on-site, as well as a driving range with chipping and putting greens.

GRAY PLANTATION 6150 Graywood Pkwy., Lake Charles, LA 70605 One of 12 courses on Louisiana’s prestigious Audubon Golf Trail, Gray Plantation’s 18-hole, 7,200-yard semiprivate championship golf course includes 60 acres of lakes, 94 bunkers, four par 3s, a media area and scoreboard. It was recently on the Top 100 Courses by Golf Digest. Gray received the highest rating in Louisiana

by Zagat Survey’s 2004 edition of “America’s Top Golf Courses.” The antebellum-style clubhouse has a dining room, grill, clubhouse, pro shop, and conference room that seats 40.

LAKE CHARLES COUNTRY CLUB 3350 Country Club Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605 The Lake Charles Country Club, at 6,656 yards, is one of the better courses in the state. The distinguished course has tight, rolling greens. The facility has hosted US Amateur Qualifier events and the Prien Lake FourBall Tournament.

Gray Plantation

McNeese State University

NO. OF FIELDS

12

SEATING

600

PARKING

500

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy.

Lake Charles, LA 70607 With 12 regulation size fields, the Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex is home to many of Southwest Louisiana’s youth football leagues.

NO. OF FIELDS

1

SEATING

17,410

PARKING

1,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 McNeese’s Cowboy Stadium was constructed in 1965 and renovated and expanded to a 17,410 seating capacity complex in 1975. With the addition of the Robert Noland Skyranch in 1998, Cowboy Stadium has some of the finest luxury suite/club seating options in the area. A new scoreboard and sound system were installed in 2005.

V i s i t L a k e C h a r l e s .or g

NO. OF HOLES

18

PARKING

125

CLUBHOUSE

MALLARD COVE 4800 Mallard Cove Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601 This 18-hole golf course is located on 200 acres. The course includes a driving range, putting green, and media area. The clubhouse is equipped with a fully stocked pro shop, concessions, lockers, and showers for men.

YES

NO. OF HOLES

18

PARKING

150

CLUBHOUSE

YES

PINE SHADOWS 750 Goodman Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601 Located only minutes from downtown Lake Charles, Pine Shadows is a 214-acre, 18-hole golf course. Features include target grounds on the driving range, a pro shop and snack bar. This player-friendly course has both a scoreboard and media area located on-site.

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GYMNASTICS

NO. OF COURTS

1

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

1,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

SOFTBALL

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 The Memorial Gym at McNeese is a perfect fit for gymnastics meets. In 1999, it received new hardwood floors, and in 2002, a sound system was installed. A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall of 2004.

NO. OF FIELDS

3

SEATING

450

PARKING

150

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

YES

COLLEGE OAKS 3518 Ernest St., Lake Charles, LA 70605 The College Oaks facility includes one unlighted and two lighted softball fields, covered seating for 150 at each field, and a concession stand. Off-street parking is available for 150 vehicles.

NO. OF FIELDS

8

SEATING

5,000

PARKING

1,200

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

FRASCH PARK 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur, LA 70663 North Frasch complex has eight lighted fields.

Each field is self-contained and equipped with concession stands, scoreboards, media boxes, restrooms and two-tunnel batting cages. North Frasch has been home to the United States Specialty Sports Association Girls’ Fast Pitch World Series.

MARTIAL ARTS NO. OF COURTS

1

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

600

CONCESSIONS

YES

LOCKER RMS

YES

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 McNeese’s Memorial Gym can easily accommodate martial arts competitions. In 1999, it received new hardwood floors, and in 2002, a sound system was installed. A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall of 2004.

SOCCER

NO. OF FIELDS

3

SEATING

450

PARKING

250

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

LAGRANGE SOCCER PARK 200 W. School St., Lake Charles, LA 70605 A walking path circles LaGrange Soccer Park’s three lighted regulation soccer fields. The site has an air conditioned concession building, complete with handicapped accessible restrooms, storage area and covered dining area. Each field has bleachers for 150 spectators.

YES

NO. OF FIELDS

12

SEATING

600

PARKING

500

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex

LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy., Lake Charles, LA 70607 This facility includes 12 regulation soccer fields, a covered picnic area, and a playground. It has hosted the St. Louis Boys’ and Girls’ Showcase of Soccer as well as the Barbe High School Soccer Tournament.

NO. OF FIELDS

7

SEATING

350

PARKING

250

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

LAKE STREET SPORTS COMPLEX 7903 Lake St., Lake Charles, LA 70605 This facility includes four regulation soccer fields, a covered picnic area, and a playground.

YES

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SOFTBALL

NO. OF FIELDS

3

SEATING

750

PARKING

150

CONCESSIONS

YES

SWIMMING NO. OF POOLS

HENRY HEIGHTS FIELDS 801 E. School St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 Covered bleachers for 250 spectators, a media area and a scoreboard are located at each of Henry Heights’ three lighted softball fields. The facility also has two concession stands and two batting cages. Off-street parking is available for 150 vehicles.

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SEATING

500

PARKING

1,000+

LOCKER RMS

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 The Olympic sized swimming pool is “L” shaped. The outdoor portion is 50 meters long, and the indoor portion is 25 yards long, each having six lanes. During the winter, the pool is heated to 82 degrees. A lifeguard is always on duty. Within proximity of the pool are a steam and sauna room, as well as shower and locker rooms.

YES

LIGHTS

YES

NO. OF FIELDS

5

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

500

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

LAKE CHARLES MULTI SPORTS COMPLEX 3200 Power Centre Pkwy., Lake Charles, LA 70607 Located off of Highway 14 in Lake Charles, the complex has five baseball/softball fields, which will each seat 200 spectators.

The complex has a pavilion with concession stands, offices, bathrooms and a storage room. It is the home of ASA Softball Championship events.

TENNIS NO. OF COURTS

11

SEATING

150

PARKING Henry Heights

100+

CLUBHOUSE

YES

LIGHTS

YES

LAKE CHARLES RACQUET CLUB 870 W. Bayou Pines Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601 The largest of the region’s tennis facilities, the Lake Charles Racquet Club features 11 lighted tennis courts, a pro-shop, bar and grill, clubhouse, locker rooms and a playground. A fitness center will open in 2008.

Lake Charles Racquet Club

NO. OF COURTS

8

SEATING

250

PARKING

MCMURRY PARK 300 Hazel St., Sulphur, LA 70663 In Sulphur, McMurry Park features eight lighted tennis courts equipped with a spectator pavilion.

300

CLUBHOUSE

NO

LIGHTS

YES

McNeese State University

NO. OF COURTS

NO. OF FIELDS

8

1

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

500

CONCESSIONS

YES

SEATING

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 The McNeese softball team plays all of their home games on the Cowgirl Diamond, constructed in 2003. Field dimensions are 205 feet down the lines and 215 feet to straight away centerfield.

1,000

PARKING

1,000+

CLUBHOUSE

NO

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

YES

McNeese State University

V i s i t L a k e C h a r l e s .or g

YES

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MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 McNeese’s tennis complex consists of eight allweather courts, with four being lighted. The McNeese tennis courts host a variety of local, state, and regional tournaments and clinics.

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TRACK AND FIELD NO. OF TRACKS

1

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

5,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 The McNeese track has recently been resurfaced with a rubberized all-weather product. Jumping and vaulting pits were also added in the infield of the track. In addition, the track has a scoreboard, field house and press box.

NO. OF COURTS

2

SEATING

2,500/700 PARKING

1,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

BARBE HIGH SCHOOL 2200 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605 These two 2,500 seat and 700 seat gyms are conveniently located on the campus of Barbe High School in south Lake Charles.

LIGHTS

NO

NO. OF COURTS

10

SEATING

N/A

PARKING

250

CONCESSIONS

YES

BOARDWALK PARK 701 North Lakeshore Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Located on North Beach, Boardwalk Park features 10 unlighted, natural sand volleyball courts.

LIGHTS

YES

NO

McNeese State University

NO. OF COURTS

1

SEATING

1,000

PARKING

1,000+

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY 4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70609 The Memorial Gym at McNeese is the home court for McNeese State Volleyball. In 2002, a sound system was added. A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall of 2004, and in 2006, hardwood floors were installed.

YES

NO. OF COURTS

1

SEATING

800

PARKING

600

CONCESSIONS

YES

LIGHTS

YES

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1620 Bank St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 This 800 seat gym, located on the campus of St. Louis Catholic High School, is home to the St. Louis Lady Saints Volleyball team, who were the 2006 State Champions.

WRESTLING McNeese State University

NO. OF GYMS

2

SEATING

TRACK (Running/Walking)

1,200/315 PARKING

1,000

MCMURRY PARK 300 Hazel St., Sulphur, LA 70663 This multi-purpose facility features a paved walking trail.

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CONCESSIONS

YES

SULPHUR HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN CAMPUS 600 Willow Ave., Sulphur, LA 70663 Located on the Sulphur High School Freshman Campus, the 12,000 square foot girls’ gym seats 1,200 spectators, while the 7,000 square foot boys’ gym seats 315 sports enthusiasts.

LIGHTS

YES

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LAKE CHARLES

DEQUINCY

Southwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.

Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana 52 Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Barbe High School 2200 West McNeese St.

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Lake Charles-Boston High School 1509 Enterprise Blvd.

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St. Louis High School 1620 Bank St.

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Bord Du Lac Park 900 Lakeshore Dr.

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Lake Street Sports Complex 7903 Lake St.

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University Park 1001 Central Pkwy.

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Boardwalk Park 701 Lakeshore Dr.

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Lanza Park 609 Sycamore St.

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Washington-Marion High School 2802 Pineview St.

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Buddy Prejean Park 1601 Illinois St.

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Mallard Cove 4800 Mallard Cove Dr.

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Weaver Park 4436 Weaver Rd.

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Burton Coliseum 6900 Common St.

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Martin Luther King Park 2009 N. Simmons St.

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College Oaks Park 3518 Ernest St.

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McNeese State University 4205 Ryan St.

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Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L’Auberge 777 Avenue L’Auberge

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Molo Middle School 2300 Medora St.

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Forman Reynaud Community Center 215 Albers St.

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Msgr. Deblanc Family Life Center 3939 Msgr. Deblanc Place

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Gray Plantation 6150 Graywood Pkwy.

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MSU Football, Baseball Fields, and Track Common and W. McNeese Streets

Hamilton Christian Academy 1415 8th St.

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Nelson Park 4315 Nelson Rd.

Discover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is 51 an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators up close and personal!

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Henry Heights Fields 801 E. School St.

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O.D. Johnson Field 501 Mount St.

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Huber Park 2401 Fourth Ave.

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Petro Bowl 630 Petro Point Dr.

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LaGrange Senior High School 3420 Louisiana Ave.

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Pine Shadows Golf Course 750 Goodman Rd.

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LaGrange Soccer Park 200 W. School St.

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Purple Heart Community Center 4305 Avenue H

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Lake Charles Civic Center 900 Lakeshore Dr.

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Rosteet Park 2441 6th St.

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Lake Charles Country Club 3350 Country Club Dr.

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Sam Houston High School 880 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy.

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Lake Charles Multisports Complex 3200 Power Centre Pkwy.

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Second Avenue Park 1520 Second Ave.

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Lake Charles Racquet Club 870 W. Bayou Pines Dr.

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Sports Center USA 2727 Gerstner Memorial Dr.

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VINTON

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Our past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.

Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.

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Bayou Oak Golf Course 2300 Bonvie Dr.

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Managan Center 1000 McKinley

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DeQuincy High School 207 N. Overton St.

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Carlyss Park 6043 Carlyss Dr.

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Pinederosa Park 2901 Samson

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Union Pacific Sports Complex 201 E. Velmer

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Frasch Park 400 Picard Rd.

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Rigmaiden Center 3825 Old Spanish Trail

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McMurry Park 300 Hazel St.

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Westlake High School 1000 Garden Dr.

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Pattison Sports Complex 400 Picard Rd.

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Sulphur Recreation & Aquatic Center 400 Picard Rd.

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Sulphur High Freshman Campus 600 Willow Ave

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Sulphur High School 100 Sycamore St.

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West Calcasieu Arena 2900 Ruth St.

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W.W. Lewis Middle School 1752 Cypress St.

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Vinton High School 1603 Grace Ave.

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Iowa High School 401 W. Miller St.

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Ward 7 Recreation 1615 Horridge St.

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Lawrence Toups Jr. Memorial Park 115 N. Thompson

Arena Rd.

The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum, the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.

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BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOU

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You will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge 40 du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & 16 Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.

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DINING

HOTELS & MOTELS

Southwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.

Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau.

LAKE CHARLES

CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD Discover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators up close and personal!

HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICT Our past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.

Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.

Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.

The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum, the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.

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EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTS The Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.

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You will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.

With an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques, shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.

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REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE A homepage “registration link” with pdf registration forms are available for events on www.visitlakecharles.org for groups using 500 or more total room nights. The bureau will post downloadable forms, which must be completed by participants and sent to the organizer.

AREA INFORMATION Ditty bags with area brochures and Gumbeaux Gator stickers are available for groups booking 50 rooms or more. The bureau will be happy to provide you with a mailing list of area businesses and organizations who may contribute items for your ditty bags. In lieu of individual brochures, the CVB can set up an information display at your venue. Complimentary general area maps that include points of interest and accommodations are also provided. When it comes time for your event to begin, the CVB staff is always on hand to provide event support, whether it’s on-site or behind the scenes. It’s our job to make your planning as stress-free as possible.

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Southwest Louisiana is a food lover’s dream with hundreds of restaurants to choose from! With succulent crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood, our authentic Cajun restaurants will make your mouth water.

Traditional Cajun dancing and music thrive at several local restaurants. For those hungry athletes looking for a quick bite to eat, numerous fast food restaurants are located throughout the area and in close proximity to sports facilities. A complimentary dining guide is available at the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD Discover one of the nation’s last great wildernesses. Known as Louisiana’s Outback, the 180 mile trail winds through bayous, marshland, national wildlife refuges, and shores along the Gulf of Mexico. It is an amazing blend of man and nature, and a unique opportunity to view Louisiana’s fertile prairies, lush marshes and abundant wildlife. Fish, crab or just view hundreds of bird species, wildflowers and alligators up close and personal!

HISTORIC CHARPENTIER DISTRICT Our past is preserved in the Historic Charpentier District of Victorian homes, placing Lake Charles on the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy a step back in time with a walking or driving tour of one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the state, dating from the late 1800s.

Since there were no architects in evidence here until the early 1900s, the structures reflect the individual characteristics of the carpenters (charpentiers in French) and builders.

Elegance, history, culture, and beautiful architecture highlight this whirlwind tour of Southwest Louisiana.

The area has five delightful museums depicting the history of Imperial Calcasieu including the Mardi Gras Museum with the largest display of Mardi Gras costumes in the South, the Brimstone Museum, the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, the Children’s Museum, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. Central School Arts and Humanities Center is located in this district, housing many fine arts including the Black Heritage Gallery as well as the Mardi Gras Museum.

BETTIN’ ON THE BAYOU You will hit the jackpot when visiting Southwest Louisiana, where you can “bet on the bayou!” Experience breathtaking horseracing, live poker, slots, your favorite tables game, luxurious accommodations, fine dining and top-name entertainment. The area has three fabulous casino complexes including L’Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino Resort, the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel. Coming in 2009 is Sugarcane Bay Resort & Casino.

SHOPPING With an abundance of national stores, specialty shops, antique shops, outlets, and local boutiques, shopping in Southwest Louisiana is an adventure for the young and the young at heart.

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EVENT INCENTIVE – SPORTS WAR CHEST GRANTS The Sports War Chest Grant program provides funds, of $2,000 up to $10,000, for sports organizations which directly impact tourism in Southwest Louisiana. A minimum of 500 or more total hotel room nights are required before any funding can be considered.

ATTENDANCE PROMOTION The bureau will supply and mail promotional materials including a welcome letter and brochure to your delegates in advance to stimulate excitement about the event or tournament in Southwest Louisiana.

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AMERICA’S BEST SUITES 401 Lakeshore Dr. (337) 439-2444 | (800) BEST-INN www.americasbestinns.com

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