La. R.S. 42:433

A public employee who qualifies for athletic leave of absence under the provisions of this Part shall notify his employer of his desire for such leave at least thirty days before the effective date of the leave. However, if the official training camp for world, Pan American, or Olympic games commences less than thirty days after the employee's selection as a member of the United States team, the employee shall notify his employer of his desire for athletic leave immediately upon his selection as a member of such team.