South Louisiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation

The South Louisiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Houma, Louisiana, dedicated to supporting youth shooting sports in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Founded by local shooters, this organization has become a cornerstone of youth marksmanship education and competition in South Louisiana.

Since its establishment, the Foundation has donated over $300,000 to support youth shooting sports programs, including: - Terrebonne Parish Jr Deputy YHEC Shooting Team - Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish 4-H Shooting Sports Teams - Other local scholastic shooting sports organizations

These programs collectively serve approximately 300 local youth shooters annually. Funding supports equipment purchases, supplies, training, travel expenses for national competitions, and infrastructure—including a 16-foot covered trailer donated to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office for transporting equipment to regional, state, and national competitions.

The Foundation hosts the prestigious Stephen Louviere II Memorial "Shoot 4 the Kids" sporting clay shoot each year. This event honors the memory of Stephen Louviere II, a decorated YHEC team member who excelled in shotgun, .22 rifle, archery, muzzleloader, and other disciplines. The annual event awards the Stephen Louviere II Memorial Award—the most prestigious honor for active YHEC and 4-H Shooting Sports Team members—to the highest scorer in the main event.

The Foundation supports comprehensive youth shooting sports training across multiple disciplines: - Shotgun (clay target shooting) - .22 Rifle marksmanship - Air Rifle competition - Archery - Muzzleloader events - Additional youth competition disciplines

Located at 345 Bayou Blue Road, Houma, Louisiana 70364, the Foundation operates as a membership-based organization supporting youth teams and educational programs. Participation opportunities vary by program; contact the Foundation directly for membership and participation details.

With the backing of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter and dedicated volunteer coaches like Stephen and JoAnn Louviere, the Foundation continues expanding youth access to quality shooting sports instruction and competitive opportunities.