Community Events
Gameday Events
Fan Events
Community Events
Foundation Events
Gameday Events
Fan Events
Community Events
Foundation Events
USTA Junior Tennis Classic
April 2025 | Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club
The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic returned for the first time since 2019 in 2024. The tournament brings youth ages 10-18 from the nine states in the USTA Southern Section to Shreveport-Bossier for a three-day tournament! Over 125 players flocked to Shreveport, and matches were hosted at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club and Cockrell Tennis Center in 2024.
Youth FOOTBALL Clinic
June 2025 | Independence Stadium
The 14th annual Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic hits the field in June 2025 at Independence Stadium! The annual clinic is FREE for boys and girls aged 5-13 (incoming 8th graders). All participants received a free meal and t-shirt after the event.
In 2024, campers learned from Centenary head coach Byron Dawson and coaches and staffers from LSU, Louisiana Tech, ULM, Northwestern State, Sam Houston State, Centenary and Southern University-Shreveport.
Extra Yard for Teachers
Partnering with the College Football Playoff Foundation, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl has donated over $100,000 to local teachers and schools since 2021.
In 2024, in conjunction with the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, the Independence Bowl Foundation donated $1,000 to 16 educators who were nominated by fans on social media.
Willis-Knighton Health Community Service Scholarship
Each year, the Independence Bowl Foundation and Willis Knighton Health award a $2,500 scholarship each to one Caddo Parish and one Bossier Parish graduating senior. The scholarship is awarded based on academic success and commitment to improving the community through service. $95,000 in scholarships have been awarded in the first 19 years of the program. 2025 will mark the 20th year of the program.
Non-profit Visits
Players and coaches from both teams get involved in the community during bowl week. An annual highlight for the players, they visit with residents of Holy Angels and the Arc Caddo-Bossier, tour Barksdale Air Force Base and visit with active members of the military, and more!
“Show Your INdependence” Art Contest
The Independence Bowl started the “Show Your Independence” Art Contest 11 years ago, which asks local elementary school kids to draw what the word “Independence” means to them. Winners are selected from each grade level and given two tickets to the game, and their artwork is displayed during the game.
Independence Bowl Foundation
425 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Suite 360, Shreveport, LA 71106 | P.O. Box 6834, Shreveport, LA 71136
318.221.0712 | 888.414.BOWL | [email protected]