2016 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Schedule
Thursday, June 23 – Natchitoches
5-7 p.m. – La Capitol Federal Credit Union Welcome Reception - Natchitoches welcomes inductees and their families and friends with a lively reception featuring local cuisine and entertainment. No charge/open to public. Location - Maglieaux’s On The Cane Restaurant located directly across the street from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum at 800 Front Street.
Friday, June 24 – Alexandria & Natchitoches
11:00 a.m. – Registration for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at Oak Wing Golf Club in Alexandria sponsored by Cleco. Noon introductions and tee time. Each team will be paired with a celebrity golf captain. Registration closes on Tuesday, June 21 or when the tournament sells out. ($150 per person/$750 for team of 5 includes shirt, cap, lunch, beverages and golf).
7-10:00 p.m. – “Tailgating – Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Style” is a fun, casual evening with current and past year inductees featuring multiple tailgate food stations, specialty cocktails and beer, highlights of current and past inductees, a silent auction, and musical entertainment. Get ready to shake your tailgate! Historic Landing Restaurant/530 Front Street/Natchitoches. $50 per person
Fireworks presented by Walker Automotive start at 9:45 p.m. - at south end of Church Street Bridge near the Landing Restaurant.
Saturday, June 25 – Natchitoches - NSU Wellness & Recreational Complex @ 322 Sam Sibley Drive
10:00 am-noon – Championship Saturday (Registration opens at 9:30) This youth event for ages 6-16 will provide insight on how to be a champion on and off the field as inductees share their personal stories of what is required to be a success in all aspects of life. The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Jr. Training Camps will provide the opportunity to participate in the same drills used in NFL & NBA training camps. A signed liability waiver is required to participate in training camp and is available at www.LaSportsHall.com or you can call 318-238-4255 to have one mailed or faxed. Sponsored by – Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.
Saturday, June 25th, 2:00-5:00pm—“Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America” Exhibit Opening Reception - The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, in cooperation with Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. This traveling exhibition is part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program. The reception includes light refreshments and is free and open to the public.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by State Farm Agents of Louisiana Reception/Silent auction @ 5pm followed by Induction Ceremony at 6pm. Natchitoches Event Center, 750 Second Street This is the culminating event of the Induction Weekend when inductees are officially enshrined. Do not wait to purchase a ticket at the last minute as this event traditionally sells out. $75 per person for general admission which includes dinner and program. Valet parking. Attire – suit/tie preferred for men and dress for women.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Lisa Babin at lisababin@lasportshall.com or by calling 318-238-4255 or 318-458-0166 or visit LaSportsHall.com