True South Rugby

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True South Championships

Congrats 2024 Finalists! NORFC and the NOLA Halfmoons look forward to welcoming you. We want to make sure you have the information you need for your visit to New Orleans, LA.

All match details including schedule, facility map, sideline, athletic training, lightning and extreme weather policy, as well as the park’s emergency action plan can be found in the event program.
 
Date:  April 13th and 14th, 2024
 
 
Location:
La Salle Softball Park
6600 Airline Dr
Metairie, La 70003
 
Schedule: 
 
Paperwork:
 
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans
Distance to Pitch: 10 minutes
Rate: $142/night
Booking deadline: March 18 for guaranteed; Call and they will honor the rate, just can’t guarantee availability
 
Country Inn and Suites by Radisson
Distance to pitch: 10 minutes
Rate: $139/night
Booking Deadline: April 5th
Availability starting Thursday
 
Clarion by Choice
Distance to pitch: 10 minutes
Rate: $109/night
Booking Deadline: March 29th – Hotel willing to extend if booking is hot
40+ rooms available

T-Shirt Pre-Order Link

Athletic Training:

Athletic trainers, provided by Tulane Sports Medicine, will be onsite during the competition for any injuries and/or emergency care. The trainer tent will be located between Field 1 and Field 2.

Food & Water:

NORFC alumni have generously provided a selection of New Orleans-inspired dishes, including jambalaya and red beans and rice. Concessions including fruit and snacks will be sold at the food tent. The food tent will operate from 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tents & Warm-up Area:

Refer to the field configuration diagram in welcome packet.

Team Welcome Package

Photography / Video Personnel:

Live stream links – Facebook and youtube

Things to do in NOLA:

Have time to kill and want the most authentic NOLA experience. Consider scheduling a swamp tour with one of NOLA’s finest swamp tours. Discounted tours are available through Zam’s Swamp Tour on Friday and Saturday. $20 for players and $30 for rugby supporters.

Tours are available:

  • Friday, April 12th 1:30pm and 3:30pm
  • Saturday, April 13th 1:30pm

Please call 985-633-7881 to make a reservation.