The Big Draft Flag Football Experience at Cajun Field

Lafayette, La. (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana will host the Big Draft Flag Football Experience at Cajun Field on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Organizers share that the Big Draft Flag Football Experience is a high-energy community event that brings together local youth, BBBS supporters and community partners for a day of connection, fun and purpose.

The event is designed to inspire leadership, strengthen relationships and showcase the life-changing impact of mentorship in the Acadiana community.

Big Draft Flag Football Experience Details

Adults ages 18 and older are invited to participate in this memorable “Big for a Day” experience. Ways to get involved at the event:

• Register to play flag football –  Step onto the field, build meaningful connections and experience the power of mentorship firsthand
• Bring a team or squad – Gather your coworkers, friends or community group and join while supporting a mission
• Come as a fan – Not ready to play? Join BBBS on the sidelines to cheer, connect and be part of the excitement

The event offers:

• Lunch provided by Walk-On’s
• A Big for a Day experience – Bigs are positive adult role models paired with young people in BBBS in professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring friendships at no cost to the families served. The Big Draft Flag Football Experience allows participants to experience what it’s like to be a big for the day.
• An opportunity to help grow support for mentorship in the community

Registration for the event is free. Register online.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is a youth mentoring organization that unites young people (Littles) with caring, positive adult role models (Bigs) in professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring friendships at no cost to the families served. BBBS believes that every youth, with the right support, can reach their fullest potential.

BBBS shares that its evidence-based 1-to-1 mentoring model is designed to bridge the opportunity gap by meeting kids where they are and empowering them to transform their lives and their communities.