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State funds, private operator pitch Alario sports complex as West Bank economic driver
Summary
State Senator Pat Connick and Champions Sports Management outlined a $45 million, state‑funded sports complex they say will bring tournaments, hotel room nights and national events to Jefferson Parish’s West Bank. Operators said 2026 dates are nearly fully booked; council thanked partners.
State Senator Pat Connick told the Jefferson Parish Council on Oct. 1 that state support is in place for a $45 million John Ilario sports complex that Connick said will spur economic development on the West Bank, drawing hotels, restaurants and new activity to Avondale, Waggaman and nearby areas.
Andy Powers of Champions Sports Management, which has the operating contract for the facility, told the council his team has nearly completed the 2026 schedule and is contracting tournaments and events for most months. “We pretty…
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