ATHLETICS

The Athletics division of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department provides recreational activities for Youth ages 5-17 and Adults 18 and above. Its mission is to meet physical and social needs of the citizens of Acadiana.

Youth Track & Field

Lafayette PARC is now accepting registrations for the 2025 Youth Track & Field season. Registration is open from April 7 through April 24, 2025, and is available online.

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Youth ages 5 to 14 are eligible to participate. During registration, athletes can select the events they wish to compete in. There is no cost to register, but admission to track meets is $10 for adults and $5 for students.

All meets will take place at Northside High School at 9:00 a.m. with on-site registration happening from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. on the following Saturdays:

• April 26, 2025
• May 3, 2025
• May 10, 2025

Individuals and organized track clubs are welcome to register. A full meet schedule will be released once registration concludes.

All participants will also have the opportunity to qualify for and compete in the Ward 3 Track Meet in Lake Charles. For more details, visit: www.lcward3recreation.com. 

This program is offered in partnership with Coach K’s Kids and operated by Coach Kristopher Knox. For questions, contact Coach Knox at 337-306-2703 or coachkskids@gmail.com.

Adult Basketball

Registration is now open for the Lafayette PARC Adult Basketball Leagues. Registration will be open March 10 through April 14, 2025. Players will be able to register online at https://secure.rec1.com/LA/lafayette-city-and-parish-la/catalog or at the Lafayette PARC Administration Offices at Girard Park. The Adult Leagues will consist of 

• Open Adult Men’s League ages 18 and up
• Open Adult Women’s League ages 18 and up
• 40+ Adult Men’s League ages 40 and up
• Employee League ages 18 and up

The Open Adult Men’s League and Open Adult Women’s League will be open to all players ages 18 and above. Registration cost will be $650 per team. During registration, players will be able to enter the name of their team. There will be a maximum of 15 players allowed on each team. 

The 40+ Adult Men’s League will be open only to players ages 40 and above. Registration cost will be $650 per team. During registration, players will be able to enter the name of their team. There will be a maximum of 15 players allowed on each team. 

The Employee League will consist of teams from businesses in the area. In order to participate in the Employee League, players must be employed with and receive a regular paycheck from the company. Registration cost will be $650 per team. There will be a maximum of 15 players allowed on each team. 

All teams are responsible for acquiring their own jerseys and basketballs. Registration costs will cover operating costs. 

The Adult Basketball season is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 21, 2025. Games will be played Mondays thru Fridays at the following locations: 

• Robicheaux Recreation Center
• King Recreation Center
• Dupuis Recreation Center
• Thomas Recreation Center
• Domingue Recreation Center

John C. Hebert 337.291.8368 or jchebert@lafayettela.gov

Steve Peloquin 337.291.8380 or speloquin@lafayettela.gov

Phillip B. Mason 337.291.8127 or pmason@lafayettela.gov