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hobogabbins
Hey everyone!
We’re kicking off the Buy Back Tournament tomorrow around Noon 🥎
If you’re planning to jump in, here’s what you need to know:
📝 Deadline to sign up: 11:00 AM
You can register online or onsite, but please note that spots are limited to 48 players. Once we hit that number, registration will close.
📍 Team Assignments:
Please be at the Merch Booth by 11:30 AM to find out which team you’re on and get ready to roll.
amassaro
Ultra fammmm - draft weekend is HERE and we’ve got a few important reminders, so everything runs smooth 👇
If you’re participating with:
🥎 Chicago Ball
🥎 TooHefty (Friday Feature)
🥎 Slow Pitch Hank
👉 You must check in at the Merch Booth when you arrive.
This keeps schedules tight and makes sure you’re accounted for before things kick off.
If you purchased a package that includes merch credit:
You’ll have a player kit sticker on your bag
You MUST show that sticker at the Merch Booth
No sticker = no credit applied
That sticker is your proof of credit - keep it on your bag 👀
After the final outs are recorded, we’re headed to our official after party spot:
The Pour House 🍹⚜️
They’re bringing the HEAT with food and drink specials - Food provided by their award-winning BBQ joint Smoked BBQ:
🔥 Brisket Sandwich
🔥 Pulled Pork Sandwich
🔥 Red Beans & Rice
🔥 Jambalaya
All $9 each. Come hungry.
Limited merch.
Limited mystery items.
Full Mardi Gras energy. 💜💚💛
Handle your check-in early. Ball out all day.
Party all night.
Let’s create some new memories in NOLA.
Smitty
We are ready for a gorgeous weekend of BALL and PLAY and can't wait to see everyone. Here's our last email newsletter update before we see you at the fields.
Please make sure you pre-register if you want to lock in your spot for a fun afternoon of BIG BALL play.
Also if you plan on participating in the Too Hefty or Slowpitch Hank events, pre-register as well to lock in your spot!
Pre-RegisterIf you are getting in tonight, be ready to meet and mingle and explore NOLA! We will host a brief 5pm Happy Hour at the host hotel (Holiday Inn Metairie) before taking the party to our partner host bar Pour House Jefferson starting at 6pm. Enjoy delicious food, great drink specials, and whatever shenanigans we get into from there....
Pour House
3501 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
If you have paid and joined as a last minute free agent, don't worry we are working on your team placements. We are doing final roster checks, and you'll have your assignment later this afternoon.
amassaro
Friday Events – Pre-Registration Required
If you plan on participating in any Friday events at La Salle Park, you must be officially pre-registered for the specific events below so we can plan accordingly:
- Too Hefty Challenge
- Skills Lab with Slowpitch Hank
- Home Run Derby
- Chicago Ball
Park Access Times (IMPORTANT)
Please plan accordingly, as La Salle Park will NOT be accessible outside of the following times:
Arriving earlier than these times will result in waiting outside the park until access is granted.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work with the city and park staff to deliver an awesome weekend. Get registered, plan your arrival times, and get ready for an unforgettable Ultra Draft experience in New Orleans!
amassaro
We’re days away from the New Orleans Ultra Draft – King Cake 2026 at La Salle Park in Metairie, LA (Feb 20–22). This run-of-show covers the weekend schedule, mystery swag bags, sponsors, and official photographers so you know exactly what’s coming!
Friday, February 20th (La Salle Park)
🥎 1pm - 4pm Chicago Ball
🥎 4pm - 8pm Bat Testing Line up 2 hours before your first game
🥎 4pm - 6pm Too Hefty Challenge
🥎 4pm - 6pm Skills Lab with Slowpitch Hank
🥎 5pm - 6pm Coach Meeting + Player Kit Pickup
🥎 6pm - 10pm Pool Play
🥎 6pm - 10pm Home Run Derby
Saturday, February 21st
🥎 9am - 12pm Pool Play
🥎 12pm - 1pm Too Hefty Challenge
🥎 1pm - 10pm Bracket Play
🥎 8pm - ??? After Party at The Pour House - Jefferson
Sunday, February 22nd
🥎 9am - 5pm Championship Bracket
🥎 12pm - 3pm Buy Back Tourney
Keep your eyes peeled at the merch booth - Mystery Swag Bags are back and they’re stacked! Expect fun apparel items, event gear, and surprises that bring the party energy off the field. These are LIMITED and first-come, first-served.
This weekend wouldn't be possible without our incredible partners who help keep you playing hard and feeling good:
Make sure to support our sponsors all weekend - they're a huge part of what makes the Ultra Draft experience different.
We’ve got professional photographers contracted for the weekend - they are the only folks cleared for on-field and dugout photos. Want action shots, team pics, or social highlights? Book your session with the crew early!
Gate Fee: $8/day or $20/weekend pass Kids 12 and under are free
Personal coolers are welcome
Pet Policy: Pets must be kept on leashes and may not be in the dugouts or on the field.
IMPORTANT: NO SEEDS OF ANY KIND & NO METAL CLEATS
Tobacco Policy: No tobacco products within the park. Designated smoking area outside field 3 in front of parking lot.
This isn't just a tournament - it's one of the biggest party drafts of the year. Expect great ball, louder vibes, and memories that'll stick way longer than the weekend!
amassaro
The wait is over - teams have officially been drafted!
Head over to League Joe Ultra Drafts Facebook group and post your team name + jersey reveal so everyone can start sizing up the competition (and the drip).
We’ve selected our official event photographers, and they are now open for team and individual player bookings.
Important note:
👉 These photographers are the ONLY individuals permitted to take on-field and in-dugout photos during the event.
If you want action shots, team photos, or those iconic New Orleans Ultra Draft moments captured the right way, book with the official crew. Trust us - this is not the event you want blurry sideline pics from.
This isn’t just a tournament - it’s one of the biggest party drafts of the year.
Get ready for:
Electric draft energy and balanced teams
Nonstop softball mixed with New Orleans flavor
Big plays, loud dugouts, and unforgettable moments
Jerseys, vibes, and competition
Whether this is your first Ultra Draft or you’re a King Cake veteran, expect high-level ball, higher-level vibes, and memories that last way longer than the weekend.
All event details, schedules, and updates can be found here:
Let the countdown begin.
See you in New Orleans. 🟣🟡🟢
chayden
To close things out, here are the final 5 coaches joining the tournament:
We hope you are just as fired up for what is shaping up to be the most unforgettable weekend in NOLA we have ever had.
Do you have some friends you know would love to play? Don’t worry! We still have playing spots available, so tell your friends and help us make this the greatest tournament LeagueJoe has ever held! ⚜️
chayden
🟣⚜️Where y’at NOLA coaches and players?! 🟣⚜️
We’re officially getting ready for the tournament, and we’re excited to announce that draft night is happening next Tuesday! This year, we’re cranking the energy up to 100 in the Big Easy, and it’s shaping up to be a full-on party both on and off the field.
Meet the NOLA Tournament Coaches!
We’re beyond pumped to have Slowpitch Hank and Too Hefty joining us, and we can’t wait to celebrate, compete, and party with everyone!
If you have friends who have not signed up and paid yet, make sure they do so as soon ASAP since our final spots are filling up fast!
We have a great lineup of coaches who will be looking to draft their squads and make a run at the ship, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone next month and kicking off another unforgettable NOLA tournament.
🟣⚜️ Let’s get after it! 🟣⚜️
amassaro
🎷 Kings, Queens & Krewe Members,
The parade is rolling… and the throws are almost gone. 🟣🟢🟡
The New Orleans Ultra Draft is THIS close to being completely SOLD OUT - and right now there are ONLY 20 SPOTS LEFT before the gates close for good.
Once they’re gone?
🎭 The floats keep rolling
🎺 The draft goes down
⚜️ And the party moves on without you
This isn’t just another tournament - it’s pure Mardi Gras fun on the diamond:
• Draft-style teams (no stacked squads, all vibes)
• Custom jerseys worthy of Bourbon Street
• Loud energy, wild competition, unforgettable moments
• A weekend that feels more like a festival than a tournament
You’re already registered - but your spot isn’t secured until payment is complete.
If the event sells out before you finish:
👉 your spot gets released
👉 someone else catches the beads
👉 and you’re stuck watching the highlights
Don’t let your spot get tossed to someone else.
🎺 Lock it in NOW before the final beads are thrown:
👉 Complete Payment & Secure Your Spot
New Orleans doesn’t do quiet. This Ultra Draft is shaping up to be one of the rowdiest, most electric events of the season - and once it’s full, there’s no sneaking past the barricades.
amassaro
The countdown is officially ON…and spots for the 2026 King Cake Ultra are moving quickly.
Draft day is January 26th and it will be here before we know it, and we want YOU on the field with us.
Here’s your reminder of what you’re saying yes to:
🎭 Mardi Gras-themed weekend
🥎 Competitive + fun games
🎉 Draft energy and new friend reveals
🔥 Hanging out with an incredible community
If you’ve been thinking, “I’ll sign up later,” this is your sign:
