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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 and posted on http://www.visitlakecharles.org/ free of charge. For events with 1,500 total rooms blocked, the CVB will host a press conference, upon request. Please note that the CVB cannot guarantee that the media will publicize every event. Contact Sam Dangerfield III, sdangerfield@visitlakecharles.org.
Youth Sports Capital of Louisiana
The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) makes planning your sporting event or tournament a breeze. When you choose Southwest Louisiana to host your next event, the CVB will work 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 ensure the success of your event. Click here to see what others have to say about our facilities and CVB Staff.
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has played host to close to 100 different sporting events annually at its 61 baseball fields, 50 basketball courts, 25 football fields, eight 18-hole golf courses, 45 soccer fields, and 59 softball fields. With top-notch swimming and wrestling facilities, tennis and volleyball courts, track & field stadiums, you will certainly score when you plan your next tournament or camp here. Click here to check out our Sports Facilities.
We offer competitive bid proposals, event grants, attendance promotions and so much more, click here to check out our Sports Services.
For more information on facilities, tournaments and accommodations, contact our Sports team.
