New for 2007!
The Tennis Tournament is Back
by not so popular demand and at the request of incoming President, S. Guy deLaup, is the Louisiana State Bar Association Tennis Tournament. The Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The format will be doubles round robin with frequent mixing of partners. The entry fee is $50 and includes cocktails and oysters on the half shell. The tournament is open to all lawyers and judges attending the annual meeting, as well as their families and guests. It will be held at Sandestin’s Baytowne Tennis Center. To register, complete the Tennis Tournament portion of the Recreation Entry Form. On-site registration will be available as well. Those interested in playing are urged to sign up in advance, so we can get an accurate head count for courts and cocktails.
Join us for Festival LSBA!
To promote a family-friendly Annual Meeting, the LSBA is offering a golf tournament, 5K Run/Walk, and Tennis Tournament. All recreational events feature prizes for the winners and refreshments.
5K Run/Walk
LSBA members, their families and guests are encouraged to enter the 22nd Annual Guy Wootan Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Sponsored by the LSBA’s insurance administrator Gilsbar, Inc., the race will be held at 7:30 a.m., Friday, June 8.
Features include:
• 1-mile fun run and walk;
• unique, colorful T-shirts for all entrants;
• awards for various age groups (male and female) for 5K Run;
• awards for first, second and third (male and female) walkers;
• posted finish times; and
• refreshments before and after event.
The entry fee is $15 for adults and $10 for runners under 18. Please complete the 5K Run/Walk portion of the Recreation Entry Form. Those registering by Wednesday, April 26 will receive a T-shirt on Run/Walk day and may pick up their packets at the Gilsbar, Inc. registration desk in Sandestin prior to the race. Late registration will be accepted at the LSBA Registration Desk at Sandestin on Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8. T-shirts will be mailed to late registrants after the race.
Golf Tournament
The LSBA Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 6, with a four-player scramble format beginning at 8 a.m. The tournament is open to all lawyers and judges attending the Annual Meeting, as well as their families and guests. It will be held at Sandestin’s Raven Golf Club. The entry fee is $145 per player.
To register, complete the Golf Tournament portion of the Recreation Entry Form. Please note your handicap (if you have one) on the entry form to assist in pairing foursomes. If you do not request a partner, you will be paired by the staff. Onsite registration will be available as well.