CHEVRON | SPORTS AUTHORITY FOUNDATION
GOLF CLASSIC
The HCHSA, in partnership with The Chevron Championship, hosted the 2024 Chevron | Sports Authority Foundation Golf Classic. This exciting golf event provided golfers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods a day after an LPGA major champion was crowned. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards supporting scholarship opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Both Chevron and the HCHSA are dedicated to the advancement of education and helping create a brighter future for deserving students.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods | A pril 18
The spirit of the Olympic & Paralympic movement rolled into Houston as the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority hosted 2024 Olympic &Paralympic Day. The annual event focuses on Olympic and Paralympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect, and sportsmanship.
This year’s edition took place at Trotter Family YMCA with Houston Olympians & Paralympians from the local chapter of the Olympic & Paralympic Association teaching close to 200 children how to play various sports. The day included multiple sports sessions, athlete appearances, lunch, autographs, and an Olympian & Paralympian Q&A session. A special thank you to Trotter Family YMCA, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and HEB for helping make the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Day a memorable event!
(CLOCKWISE STARTING TOP LEFT): HOUSTON OLYMPIAN & PARALYMPIAN COACHES,
TRACK & FIELD STATION, GYMNASTICS STATION, AUTOGRAPH STATION
COPA AMERICA WATCH PARTY
DISCOVERY GREEN | JUNE 30, 2024
Soccer fans filled Discovery Green on Sunday, June 30, for a jam-packed day full of family-friendly fun. The day started with over 180 young athletes participating in a Youth Soccer Clinic coached by Dynamo & Dash coaching staff. Participants tested out their skills while growing their love of the game! Later in the day the official Watch Party kicked off with an array of games, inflatables, and food options. The highlight of the evening was the highly anticipated Copa America match between Mexico and Ecuador.
LEFT): YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC PARTICIPANTS, KID PLAYING WITH SOCCER BALL, PARTICIPANTS WITH COACHES, ATTENDEES WATCHING GAME, LIVE SHOWING OF GAME
CONMEBOL NRG STADIUM
Soccer fans from all over the nation were buzzing matches made their way to NRG Stadium. June 24, and a quarterfinal match between and filled the stands to cheer on their favorite soccer in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup
COPA AMERICA
JUNE 22, JUNE 24 & JULY 4
buzzing with anticipation as three CONMEBOL Copa América United States 2024™
Stadium. Matches included Mexico vs. Jamaica on June 22, Colombia vs. Paraguay on between Argentina vs. Ecuador on July 4. Dedicated fans gathered for exciting tailgates favorite teams. These tournaments served as a testament to the city’s passion for Cup 2026™.
LOOKING FORWARD
Houston was selected as a host city for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. It will be the first time Houston will host the prestigious international baseball event.
READ MORE HERE
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is two years away! Event officials provided the city with a planning and preparational update in the lead-up to 2026.
STAY UPDATED HERE
The 2024 National Battle of the Bands is back for the best year yet. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Last year we launched the HCHSA’s Buy Houston, By Houston supplier diversity program. After securing more than $2 million in contracts leading up to and during the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, we’re excited for the continued growth of the BHBH program.
Click HERE to sign up for the program to receive updates and information on upcoming opportunities, including a Request For Information (RFI) we just received from FIFA for the 2026 World Cup.
