HCHSA July Newsletter

2023 OLYMPIC AND

The HCHSA in partnership with the Houston U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Association celebrated and hosted its annual 2023 Olympic & Paralympic Day on Friday, June 23, focusing on learning about sportsmanship, perseverance, and respect. The attendees got to hear the Olympians’ & Paralympians’ stories and how they found their road to success through sports.

This event took place at Jim & Barbara Morefield Boys & Girls Club with over 30 Houston Olympians and Paralympians from the Houston U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Association, and over 100 youth attendees, ages ranging from 5-17. The venue had 8 sports stations where Olympians & Paralympians educated participants on tennis, baseball, track and field, taekwondo, boxing, gymnastics, bobsled, and basketball. The event concluded with a group photo and souvenirs for every kid in attendance.

This event is designed to engage the youth and promote the ideals of the Olympic and Paralympic movement along with the joy of sports by millions. It celebrates fitness, culture exchange, and educational opportunities, while also promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, and the Paralympic values of determination, inspiration, courage, and equality.

A special thank you to the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Kroger for helping make the day possible!

AND PARALYMPIC DAY

(LEFT TO RIGHT): PARTICIPANTS POSING WITH BOXING GLOVES, PARTICIPANTS TRYING OUT BOBSLED, PARTICIPANT PLAYING TENNIS, PARTICIPANTS TRYING BOBSLED WITH OLYMPIAN

THANK YOU

OLYMPIANS, PARALYMPIANS,

(LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM): VOLUNTEER HELPING PASS OUT T-SHIRTS TO PARTICIPANTS, JOHN COTTON COACHING BASEBALL, VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZING T-SHIRTS, VOLUNTEERS

ALL YOU DO IN CREATING A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE FOR THE KIDS!

PARALYMPIANS, AND VOLUNTEERS!

HOUSTON’S OF SOCCER

HOUSTON’S SUMMER SOCCER

The 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup was brought to Houston with six exciting matches on three separate dates: June 25, July 1, and July 4. The 2023 Gold Cup Group Stage matches began when NRG Stadium hosted the first doubleheader on June 25, beginning with the face off of Haiti vs. Qatar. This was only Qatar’s second appearance in the Gold Cup, following their appearance in 2021, which also featured a match in Houston. The second match of the day was Mexico vs. Honduras. This match was the Mexican National Team’s 20th appearance at NRG Stadium, making it the most appearances at any venue in the United States! The winners of the first two matches were Mexico and Haiti!

Shell Energy Stadium hosted the last two doubleheaders on July 1 and July 4. The matchups, Cuba vs. Guadeloupe and Guatemala vs. Canada, took place on July 1.

(LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM): YOUNG FAN CHEERING ON MEXICO, CANADA PRE-GAME HUDDLE, FANS CHEERING ON GUATEMALA, AND HAITI VS. QATAR

CONCACAF GOLD CUP

Guadeloupe was the winner of the first match while the result of Guatemala vs. Canada ended with a goalless draw. On July 4, the last doubleheader took place with Canada vs. Cuba playing first, followed by Panama vs. El Salvador. Canada took the win against Cuba while Panama vs. El Salvador ended with a 2-2 tie! It was quite an exciting few days of competition.

The Concacaf Gold Cup is the Confederation’s premier competition for men’s national teams, crowning a champion every two years. This event being hosted by Houston brings together communities through the shared love of the sport and promotes understanding and unity throughout the City of Houston. It also gives Houstonians a glimpse of what is to come from NRG Stadium with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

HUDDLE, CUBA VS. CANADA, NRG STADIUM, GUATEMALA VS. CANADA,

WE ARE HOUSTON. WE ARE SOCCER.

THE FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ HAS REACHED ANOTHER MAJOR MILESTONE WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE HOUSTON HOST CITY LOGO. THIS OFFICIAL BRAND LAUNCH BRINGS THE CITY ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE BEGINNING OF THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT IN WORLD HISTORY.

THE WORLD IS AT OUR DOORSTEP, AND WE CANNOT WAIT TO SHOW THAT #WEAREHOUSTON AND #WEARE26

2023 SUMMER INTERNSHIP

ALIYAH CHARLOT COLIN GROVES CONNOR

INTERNSHIP CLASS

FALL 2023 INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

HARRIS COUNTY - HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW CLICK HERE TO APPLY

KIRBY MORGAN CAMERON REAGAN DUFFEY

2023 NATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS

AUGUST 26 | 6 PM

DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE FROM 8 OF THE NATION’S BEST MARCHING BANDS! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THE 2023 NATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE HOUSTON MASCOT?

REMEMBERING JACK M. RAINS

From 1997 - 1999, Jack served on the HCHSA board as the Founding Chair. During his time, Jack was instrumental in establishing and supporting the mission and vision of the HCHSA through his hard work, dedication, guidance, and knowledge.

Jack was a driving force in helping Houston bring an NFL team back to the region by supporting the construction of not only a football stadium but an NBA and MLB stadium as well. Along with his work within the city, county, and state, Jack was a friend to many and will be dearly missed.

REMEMBERING HOWARD MIDDLETON

From 1997 through 2004, Howard Middleton served as one of the first members of the HCHSA Board of Directors. He made lasting contributions to the sports map of Houston during the early days of HCHSA, which oversaw the development of Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, and NRG Stadium. He supported many HCHSA initiatives through the years, including three Southwest Athletic Conference basketball and football championships. He was also a Lifetime Director and faithful supporter of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

DO YOU KNOW A TEACHER?

HOUSTON LOVES TEACHERS IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING GAME-CHANGING EDUCATORS! NEXT MONTH WE ARE GIVING 200 HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS A CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE THE HOUSTON ASTROS TAKE ON THE SEATTLE MARINERS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18.

NOT ONLY THAT, 20 LUCKY TEACHERS AND THEIR GUEST WILL BE UPGRADED INTO THE SUITE LIFE AND ENJOY THE GAME IN THE HARRIS COUNTY - HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY SUITE!