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HOUSTON -- Earlier this week, the Rockets hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Fort Bend Boys & Girls Club to celebrate the completion of major renovations at the facility.
The extensive project, which features a refurbished gymnasium, “Rockets Technology Center,” and a “Rockets E-Sports Lounge,” is aimed at revitalizing the club's recreational and educational spaces to support both physical fitness and digital literacy for local youth.
Former players Steve Francis and Rafer Alston, along with the team’s current president of business operations (Gretchen Sheirr) and chief operating officer (Ryan Tanke), were among those in attendance at the ceremony. Sheryl Swoopes, a women’s basketball legend and Hall of Famer, represented the WNBA’s Comets.
“We try to find places where, at the core, the game of basketball can be played,” Sheirr said of the organization’s outreach. “And then we look at ancillary opportunities. It’s really not just about the game of basketball, but all of the life lessons that you learn. So, we really try to find places and organizations that also can have learning centers and technology centers.”
Multiple members of the Fertitta family, which owns the Rockets, were on hand to show their support, as well.
For basketball, the facility’s transformation is highlighted by custom graphics showcasing the team’s new branding on the court and backboards. The refurbished gymnasium also features a newly surfaced and striped court, fresh paint, upgraded goals and nets, new bleachers, a state-of-the-art scoreboard, and an updated public address (PA) system.
Meanwhile, the technology center will serve “as a premier educational hub outfitted with high-speed computers, workstations, and digital learning tools,” according to the team. It is designed to boost academic success, help bridge the digital divide, and introduce members to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts.
Finally, the lounge is a “cutting-edge competitive gaming space equipped with next-generation consoles, high-performance PCs and ergonomic gaming furniture.” It was designed to offer a safe environment for children to build teamwork skills and explore career pathways in the gaming industry.
All of the renovations were made possible through contributions from the team’s Clutch City Foundation. Established in 1995, the Clutch City Foundation has a mission to uplift and empower Houston’s underserved communities through dedicated programs focused on education, youth sports, disaster relief, and support for military members and first responders.
Investment terms were not immediately disclosed.
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This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets unveil facility renovations at Houston-area Boys & Girls Club
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The extensive project, which features a refurbished gymnasium, “Rockets Technology Center,” and a “Rockets E-Sports Lounge,” is aimed at revitalizing the club's recreational and educational spaces to support both physical fitness and digital literacy for local youth.
Former players Steve Francis and Rafer Alston, along with the team’s current president of business operations (Gretchen Sheirr) and chief operating officer (Ryan Tanke), were among those in attendance at the ceremony. Sheryl Swoopes, a women’s basketball legend and Hall of Famer, represented the WNBA’s Comets.
“We try to find places where, at the core, the game of basketball can be played,” Sheirr said of the organization’s outreach. “And then we look at ancillary opportunities. It’s really not just about the game of basketball, but all of the life lessons that you learn. So, we really try to find places and organizations that also can have learning centers and technology centers.”
Multiple members of the Fertitta family, which owns the Rockets, were on hand to show their support, as well.
For basketball, the facility’s transformation is highlighted by custom graphics showcasing the team’s new branding on the court and backboards. The refurbished gymnasium also features a newly surfaced and striped court, fresh paint, upgraded goals and nets, new bleachers, a state-of-the-art scoreboard, and an updated public address (PA) system.
Meanwhile, the technology center will serve “as a premier educational hub outfitted with high-speed computers, workstations, and digital learning tools,” according to the team. It is designed to boost academic success, help bridge the digital divide, and introduce members to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts.
Finally, the lounge is a “cutting-edge competitive gaming space equipped with next-generation consoles, high-performance PCs and ergonomic gaming furniture.” It was designed to offer a safe environment for children to build teamwork skills and explore career pathways in the gaming industry.
All of the renovations were made possible through contributions from the team’s Clutch City Foundation. Established in 1995, the Clutch City Foundation has a mission to uplift and empower Houston’s underserved communities through dedicated programs focused on education, youth sports, disaster relief, and support for military members and first responders.
Investment terms were not immediately disclosed.
More: Houston Rockets unveil new uniforms, branding for 2026-27 season
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets unveil facility renovations at Houston-area Boys & Girls Club
Continue reading...
