PARC AND THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS LAUNCH JR. NBA LEAGUES PROGRAM IN LAFAYETTE

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Park, Arts, Recreation, and Culture (PARC) Department is teaming up with the New Orleans Pelicans to bring the Jr. Pelicans Leagues to Lafayette for boys and girls ages 6-14. The new league announcement, made this afternoon during a press conference, is part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) first Jr. NBA Leagues program available in 11 select markets across the country.

“Being associated with the NBA, WNBA and the Pelicans provides a great opportunity for our youth,” PARC Athletic Programs Supervisor Walter Guillory said. “They’ll represent the Pelicans as they compete in official Pelicans-branded uniforms, learn fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork through this program.” Jr. Pelicans Leagues are part of a wider network of Jr. NBA Leagues committed to providing a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

“The New Orleans Pelicans are thrilled to team up with PARC to launch the Jr. Pelicans Leagues in Lafayette,” said New Orleans Pelicans Youth Basketball Development Manager Jason Lapouble. “The Pelicans teaming up with PARC creates opportunities for boys and girls at the grassroots level to develop skills that translate to success on and off the court.” Following the press conference, Pelicans Youth Basketball staff led a fundamental skills clinic for youth athletes.

The deadline to register for the upcoming season is Friday, December 9. Registration is open to youth in Lafayette Parish and surrounding parishes. The season will start in January.

To register, call or email:

Athletic Programs Supervisor Walter Guillory

337-291-8375

wguillory@lafayettela.gov

Recreation Center Coordinator Steve Peloquin

337-291-8380

speloquin@lafayettela.gov