Houston X Games 2014-2016 (maybe)

ryan_98 · Feb 8, 2013

maybe no.

http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Houston-inches-closer-to-hosting-Summer-X-Games-4264530.php

Houston inches closer to hosting Summer X-Games
The Summer X Games could be coming to Houston.

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority is making a bid for ESPN's action sports event, an annual competition that began in 1995.

"It's definitely another feather in our cap," said Janis Schmees, the CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. "It's a useful event, it's a great timing because we have a brand new skate park that we just broke ground on. There, it attracts a younger crowd. Even in the Olympics they've added snowboarding because they're trying to keep the youth excited about the Olympic movement. I think that up and coming generation loves the X Games."

Two other Texas cities – Fort Worth and Austin – advanced to the round of 13 cities still in consideration. Houston is also competing with Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Long Beach, Calif., Minneapolis, Montreal, New Orleans, Pasadena, Calif., and Philadelphia.

The winner will host the event over a three-year span from 2014 to 2016.

"The three year model allows for the event to grow and develop in the region and identify efficiencies over the course of the hosting period," said Deane Swanson, ESPN's senior director of event management, X Games, in an e-mailed statement.

Representatives from HCHSA traveled to Aspen, Colo., last month during the Winter X Games to meet with officials of the games. ESPN representatives have also made a site visit. Reliant Stadium, BBVA Compass Stadium and the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark are among possible venues for the games.

Los Angeles, which has hosted several Summer X Games, saw a $50 million economic boon from the 2010 games, according to economic research and consulting firm Micronomics. That figure came from a $12 million influx from increased tourism, $6 million related to the television broadcast production and $12 million from direct spending associated with the games. It also factored in the monetary value of having 31 hours of live programming throughout the games.

Los Angeles hosted nine straight Summer X Games, each year from 2003 and 2011. The inaugural summer X Games were held in Rhode Island. Philadelphia, San Diego and San Francisco have also hosted the games.

The X Games include Motocross, Skateboarding and BMX events spread over five days.

The bidding process began in October, with final bids due on April 2. ESPN will make its decision in August.

"A number of elements contribute to an ideal site: iconic venues, existing infrastructure (arenas, stadiums, hotels, transportation, parking, etc.), interesting visuals, proximity of venues and services to one another," Swanson added in his emailed statement.

Houston has hosted several major sporting events including the NBA All-Star Game, the Super Bowl and the Final Four.
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GanjaRocket · Feb 8, 2013

we are gonna have the largest skate park in the world

bring it

GanjaRocket · Feb 8, 2013

although its gonna be in greenspoint...

Convictedstupid · Feb 8, 2013

Do people still watch the x games?

Haymitch · Feb 8, 2013

I didn't read that very carefully and for a second I thought it said they were considering Texas City. I was preparing my "OMFG IDIOTS THAT PLACE SUCKS AND STINKS XGAMES R A JOKE!!!!!!" comment.

I'd be ok with Austin or FW getting it cuz it's just the X Games after all.

Kam · Feb 8, 2013

I liked the XGames back in the day. I don't really care for it too much now. I liked it when it was just Vert and Skatepark skating, and bmx, and fruit booters.

Now it's all this other crazy ****.

Where would they do street luge? There are no hills.

I could see Reliant Park complex be used for rally car driving thing they do.

ItsMyFault · Feb 8, 2013

Would be nice if this happened.

Cannonball · Feb 9, 2013

Bring back the street luge!

ryan_98 · Apr 3, 2013

http://www.khou.com/sports/Houston-a-finalist-to-2014-X-Games-201174551.html

Posting from my phone so I can't easily post the article. Glad to see the sports authority moving forward with this.

Xerobull · Apr 3, 2013

I have a feeling that if a Texas city gets the X-Games, it's going to be Austin with it's national 'hip' rep.

the futants · Apr 3, 2013

Xerobull said: ↑

I have a feeling that if a Texas city gets the X-Games, it's going to be Austin with it's national 'hip' rep.
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If Austin gets if (over Houston or another Texas city), it will be because of the venue: COTA. I've been to two events there (F1 and Grand Am of the Americas) and they could do anything. It's massive and can handle anything...including cars.

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