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Harris County - Houston Sports Authority
Basic Information
Address: Two Houston Center
909 Fannin Street, Suite 3175
Houston, TX 77010
Phone Number: 7133085900
Fax Number: 7133085959
Email: eyates@HoustonSports.org
Director: Janis Schmees
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Additional Information
Causes Served: Depending on the event: youth, underprivileged community, seniors, NCAA athletes, athletes with disabilities, Olympic athletes, and professional athletes
Population Served: Depending on the event: youth, underprivileged community, seniors, NCAA athletes, athletes with disabilities, Olympic athletes, and professional athletes.
Ages for Volunteer: 14+
Hours of Service: 4-8
Minimum Hours Required: 4
Days of Service: Up to the discretion of the volunteer
Mission Statement:
Market the city of Houston as a destination for various organizations, bringing sporting events to Houston from around the world, while also fostering local sports initiatives in the Houston area.
Events:
Future Events: 2011 & 2016 Final Four, 2011 Summer National Senior Games, 2011 USA Weightlifting National Junior Championships, and 2010 Houston Basketball Series.
Past events: Super Bowl XXXVIII, 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, 2005 World Series, 2005 Big 12 Conference Football Championship, 2006 NBA All-Star Game, 2003 and 2004 Tennis Masters Cup, U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Boxing, USA Gymnastics 2008 Men's Visa Championships, and NCAA Division II Spring and Winter Festival as well as the annual Shell Houston Open.