Hoop Don’t Shoot (July 16, 23, 30, 2022) — 16 business’ sponsored 16 teams (two categories—12-15, 16-23 years old) with a minimum of one female at four SPAR facilities. The 12 games were played with two halves and a free throw contest by city leaders at the championship game. The tournament was played over three weekends—July 16, 23, 30. In addition, vendors and performers provided half-time support/training and entertainment (Goodwill Industries of NLA, Port City Entertainment, NWLA Technical College, DJ Lady Jayy, ELAW of KHAM Radio and Family Counselors: Pelican Bayou, Sasha, Dr. Dottie Lowe-Lewis and Roosevelt Collings (Retired NFL Player), Brittney Dixon, Recording Artist, B. Rocca, Rapper, Purple Lady Bugs Dance Group, and the Cheerleaders of Princess Park). The Mayor, City Council President and the Fair Share Director presented plaques to the champions at the City Council Meeting—12-15 Geaux for Green and 16-23 Wheela Powerwashing.