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Petro Bowl
Bowling
630 Petro Point Drive, Lake Charles LA 70607
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.
48 Lanes, 300 Parking, Concessions available.
(337) 477-7554
 
Sports Center USA
Bowling
2727 Gertsner Memorial, Lake Charles LA 70601
A 32-lane bowling alley, Sports Center USA includes childcare, 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.
32 Lanes, 300 Parking, Concessions available.
(337) 477-3358
 
Sulphur Parks and Recreation
Cheer / Dance
400 Picard Rd., Sulphur LA 70663
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 entry and one outdoor pool and water park.  The Sulphur Aquatic Center has two basketball courts with a seating capacity of 1,000 spectators. The courts can be converted to hold volleyball tournaments, cheerleading or dance competitions and gymnastics meets. In addition, kids of all ages can enjoy the outdoor water park located at the complex.The facility is home to the Sulphur High & Barbe High School swim teams, as well as many other recreational leagues.
Sports: Basketball, Cheer & Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Volleyball
# of Pools:3
Seating: 3,000
Parking: 600
Concessions: Yes
Locker Rooms: Yes
(337) 721-3040
 
Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex
Football
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.
12 Fields, 600 Seating, 500 Parking, Concessions & Lights available.
 
McNeese State University
Football
PO Box 92375, Lake Charles LA
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.
New Turf Football Field GeoMax2 in filled replicated grass field with GSE ProDrain 57 drainage and shock attenuation blanket.
Field House Project to begin in 2009: 7500 sq. ft. weight Room / New offices and meeting facilities, including a new athletic administration wing and ticket office / Seating area and balcony overlooking Cowboy Stadium to include 132 seats on 3 tiers / 112 locker spaces.  
State of the Art Technology to be installed in all offices and meeting rooms, including wireless internet, flat screen TVs and much more.
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McNeese State University
Gymnastics
PO Box 92375, Lake Charles LA
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 set in place.  A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall of 2004. 
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McNeese State University
Martial Arts
PO Box 92375, Lake Charles LA
The Memorial Gym at McNeese State University can easily accommodate martial arts competitions. In 1999, it received new hardwood floors, and in 2002, a sound system was set in place.  A new acoustic-paneled roof and ceiling were added in the fall of 2004. 
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LaGrange Soccer Park
Soccer
200 W. School Street, 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.
3 Fields, 450 Seating, 250 Parking, Concessions & Lights available.
 
Lake Charles Multi Sports Complex
Soccer
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.
12 Fields, 600 Seating, 500 Parking, Concessions & Lights available.
 
Lake Street Sports Complex
Soccer
7903 Lake Street, Lake Charles LA 70605
This facility includes four regulation soccer fields, a covered picnic area, and a playground.
7 Fields, 350 Seating, 250 Parking, Concessions & Lights available.
 
McNeese State University
Swimming
PO Box 92375, Lake Charles LA
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 is a steam and sauna room, as well as shower and locker rooms.
1 Pool, 500 Seating, 1,000+ Parking, Locker Rooms
Click here to see all that McNeese has to offer for sporting events.
 
Sulphur Parks and Recreation
Swimming
400 Picard Rd., Sulphur LA 70663
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 entry and one outdoor pool and water park.  The Sulphur Aquatic Center has two basketball courts with a seating capacity of 1,000 spectators. The courts can be converted to hold volleyball tournaments, cheerleading or dance competitions and gymnastics meets. In addition, kids of all ages can enjoy the outdoor water park located at the complex.The facility is home to the Sulphur High & Barbe High School swim teams, as well as many other recreational leagues.
Sports: Basketball, Cheer & Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Volleyball
# of Pools:3
Seating: 3,000
Parking: 600
Concessions: Yes
Locker Rooms: Yes
(337) 721-3040
 
Lake Charles Racquet Club
Tennis
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, club house, locker rooms, a playground & fitness center. Parking for 180.
 
McMurry Park
Tennis
300 Hazel St., Sulphur LA 70663
In Sulphur, McMurry Park features eight lighted tennis courts equipped with a spectator pavilion.
8 Courts, 250 Seating, 300 Parking, Lighted Courts available.
 
McNeese State University
Tennis
PO Box 92375, Lake Charles LA
McNeese's women's tennis complex consists of eight all-weather courts, with four being lighted.  The McNeese tennis courts host a variety of local, state, and regional tournaments and clinics.
8 Courts, 1,000 Seating, 1,000+ Parking, Lighted Courts available.
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McNeese State University
Track
PO Box 92375, Lake Charles LA
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.
1 Track, 1,000 Seating, 5,000+ Parking, Concessions available.
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Sulphur High School
Wrestling
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. 
2 Gyms, 1,200/315 Seating, 1,000 Parking, Concessions & Lights available.



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