In just over a week, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame’s June 22 New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Junior Training Camp has been filled to capacity.

The capacity registration was not surprising, said camp coordinator Kat Marshall, but the rapid response filling the event more than a month in advance was unexpected. Logistics in operating the event require a limit on participants.

“We appreciate the great response,” said Hall of Fame chairman Doug Ireland. “We wish we could involve even more kids in this free camp but it’s just not possible considering the facilities and the time frame with four events going on that day.”

Camp Day on Saturday, June 22 begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m. at the WRAC with introductions of Hall of Famers at 9, and activities starting by 9:15. It wraps up at 11 after all campers get football and speed instruction at Northwestern’s Turpin Stadium and receive basketball and agility instruction inside the Webb Wellness and Recreation Center (WRAC) at 322 Sam Sibley Drive.

Campers will receive free T-shirts, a meal coupon, and more. Northwestern State coaches and athletes help Saints and Pelicans personnel, and the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, working with the kids.

The 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class includes Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Basketball Hall of Fame 2024 inductee Seimone Augustus, recently enshrined in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, MMA legend Daniel Cormier, NFL quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph of the Chicago Bears, former Tulane basketball coach Perry Clark, longtime Grambling baseball coach Wilbert Ellis, USA wrestling gold medalist Kevin Jackson, legendary high school football and baseball coach Frank Monica and one of America’s greatest jockeys, Ray Sibille.

Complete information on all Induction Celebration events June 20-22 in Natchitoches is available at the LaSportsHall.com website or by calling 318-238-4255.