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MISSION STATEMENT
Provide oversight to world-class, professional sports venues and promote the region for sportsrelated events, which enhance economic development and bring a better quality of life to residents
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors is composed of a diverse group of Houston and Harris County community leaders
Zina Garrison Director
Cindy Clifford Director
Lawrence R. Catuzzi Vice Chairman
Joseph Alan Callier Director
Chad Burke Director
Willie J. Alexander Director
J. Kent Friedman Chairman of the Board
Robert Woods Treasurer
Lacy Wolf Director
Lynden Rose Director
Dr Laura Murillo Secretary
Martye M Kendrick Director
20, 2022 | The Wortham
The fifth annual Houston Sports Awards was on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Wortham Center. This star-studded award show gathered together Houston’s top athletes, both past and present, to commemorate, celebrate and recognize Houston’s top sports achievements, sports icons, performers, and moments. Legendary Sports Anchor Hannah Storm played host; celebrating with athletes like Clyde Drexler, Sheryl Swoopes, Roger Clemens, and Tamyra Mensah-Stock.
APRIL 25, 2022 | Carlton Woods - Creekside
Houston's three legendary quarterbacks - Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware, and College Football Hall of Famer Vince Young – hosted the 2nd Annual Brothers In Arms Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Carlton Woods Creekside Fazio Course in The Woodlands. Proceeds from this event go towards the Brothers In Arms diversity scholarships supporting student-athletes raised in a single-parent environment.
May 10-13, 2022 | Bay Oaks Country Club
The 2022 NCAA DIII Women's Golf Championships were hosted at Bay Oaks Country Club on May 10-13, 2022 Over 170 athletes from 25+ universities made their way to Houston to compete in the championship tournament. The event kicked off with an exciting tee-off in partnership with the Special Olympics. The four days of competition were fun and exciting, consisting of team and individual competitions
Events like this wouldn't be possible without the support of our dedicated and hardworking volunteers. Over 65 volunteers filled a total of 1,227 hours.
OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC DAY
June 23, 2022 | Spring Branch Boys & Girls Club
The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority hosted Olympic & Paralympic Day on Thursday, June 23. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, focuses on Olympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect, and sportsmanship. The day consisted of Houston Olympians & Paralympians from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee teaching over 250 children how to play various sports, including Tennis, Baseball, Track and Field, Taekwondo, Boxing, Gymnastics, Bobsled, Basketball, and Sitting Volleyball. This exciting day also featured athlete appearances, lunch, autographs, and a Q&A session with the Olympians & Paralympians hosted by KHOU's Daniel Gotera
JULY 20, 2022 | NRG Stadium
The reigning Premier League champs, Manchester City, faced off against Liga MX powerhouse Club América on Wednesday, July 20, at the 2022 Copa de Lone Star hosted by Lone Star Sports and Entertainment at NRG Stadium This event brought 61,223 soccer fans together to experience this exciting match-up. Copa de Lone Star was a great reminder of the City of Houston’s love of soccer and fans’ excitement leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™
AUGUST 27, 2022 | NRG Stadium
The 2022 National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) once again packed the house at NRG Stadium Over 40,000 fans from across the nation gathered to see eight of the best HBCU marching band's spirited and passionate performances. The evening culminated with an electric performance by GRAMMY®-nomin hip-hop artists Quavo & Takeoff to make th even better
The weekend also featured several other ev including the “Back on the Yard Kickoff” & Stroll, the Emerging Experie Entrepreneur Conference by JP Morgan Ch and an HBCU S.T.E.M College Fair. $25,000 in scholarships are awarded to community band programs each year NBOTB takes pride in its efforts to create pos educational, cultural, and economic impact the city of Houston.
