WE’REPLAYING FOR THE

COMMUNITY.

We love sports. The adrenaline. The energy. The common vision to be one’s best. And this love shows in everything we do. But what drives us to blaze new trails in sports marketing; turn everyday events into exceptional experiences; to distinguish the region as a leader in sports event development and tourism, is our foundational commitment to our community. We know that when we succeed, so do local youth programs, regional commerce, and area families. Thanks to public and private funding, including many visionary sponsors, we can do what we do best for our community while providing premium services for our clients.

WHAT WE DO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF

OUR PURPOSEFounded in 1989, the Spokane Sports Commission is a non-profit, economic development organization responsible for recruiting, retaining, and facilitating sports events for the Spokane region. As advocates for sports development, our efforts help our region realize the economic, social and community-development benefits of sports.

• Sports Event Development & Recruiting• Event Promotion, Marketing & Media• Travel & Housing Coordination• Event Logistics & Management• Information Resource for Athletes• Facility Development & Improvement• Financial Support & Incentives

PAM PARKS (CHAIR) EASTERN WA UNIVERSITY

BILL MAXEY (VICE-CHAIR) MAXEY LAW OFFICE

MARK CASEY MULLIN, CRONIN, CASEY & BLAIR, P.S.

LYNNELLE CAUDILL THE DAVENPORT COLLECTION

JEFF COLLITON RETIRED, U.S. ARMY

ERIC SAWYER CEO/PRESIDENT

BARB ANZIVINO OFFICE MANAGER

ASHLEY BLAKE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

PAUL CHRISTIANSEN DIRECTOR OF EVENT SERVICES

BUDGET REVIEW

TOTAL: $1,427,2502015 EXPENSES

Administration

Marketing/Promotion

Personnel

2015 REVENUETOTAL: $1,311,000

Lodging Tax

Tourism Promotion Area

Rental Car Tax

Other Sources

$370,000

$200,000

$211,000

$530,000

$144,750

$554,000$728,500

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

2013 2014 2015

Lodging Tax (all sources) $280,000 $433,000 $370,000

Tourism Promotion Area $500,000 $530,000 $530,000

Rental Car Tax $200,000 $220,000 $200,000

Other Sources $198,000 $158,300 $211,000

Total Revenue $1,180,013 $1,343,314 $1,311,000

2013 2014 2015

Administration $138,000 $161,000 $144,750

Personnel $500,000 $605,500 $554,000

Marketing / Promotion $547,250 $581,000 $728,500

Total Expenses $1,185,250 $1,347,500 $1,427,250

KARA BELL CITY OF SPOKANE

STEVEN JONES EYMANN, ALLISON, HUNTER, JONES, P.S. DOUG KELLEY AVISTA UTILITIES

BOB MINNIX WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

JIM MURPHY RETIRED

DANA HAYNES MEDIA SPECIALIST

JODI KAYLER VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

SAMMIE RAGAN MARKETING & EVENT COORDINATOR

CAJER NEELY RIVERBANK

DAVE PIER BRETT SPORTS

BARB RICHEY SPOKANE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION

HERB ROTCHFORD GREATER SPOKANE LEAGUE

RITA SANTILLANES BEST WESTERN PEPPERTREE INN

2015 AT-A-GLANCE

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

64EVENTS

42KATHLETES

58KHOTEL NIGHT

STAYS

$44MOF ECONOMIC IMPACT

20%INCREASE IN A SINGLE YEAR.

IN 2015, WE SUPPORTED

THESE EVENTS BROUGHT CREATING RESULTING IN THAT’S A

HISTORIC TRENDS

2013 2014 2015

# OF EVENTS 53 61 64

ATHLETES 26,420 40,699 41,953

HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS

25,801 44,793 57,784

ECONOMIC IMPACT

$27,831,804 $39,721,890 $44,412,091

Note: In 2014, the economic impact formula was adjusted to accommodate new spending patterns. 2012–2013 based off $110/$150 per day spending. 2014–2015: $150/$210 per day spending. Youth events are calculated at a lower daily spending rate than adult athlete events.

MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2015

ECONOMIC IMPACT

$0M

$10M

$20M

$30M

$40M

$50M

2013 2014 2015

ATHLETES ROOM NIGHTS

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2,800 8,500 $12,000,000

USA Volleyball Pacific Northwest Qualifier (PNQ)

6,600 13,200 $6,692,400

Spokane-Coeur d’ Alene American Legion Wood Bat Classic

1,410 2,000 $2,047,500

WIAA 1B, 2B, 1A State Track & Field Championships

1,500 2,625 $1,775,000

USTA PNW Tennis Adult 55, 65 & Over Sectionals

500 3,000 $1,771,087

ASA 16U & 18U Western National Softball Championships

1,008 3,000 $1,769,040

Washington State Middle School Basketball Championships

2,000 3,200 $1,690,000

USTA PNW Tennis Adult 18 & Over Sectional Championship

1,221 3,600 $1,071,427

WIAA Hardwood Classic Boys & Girls State B Basketball Championships

640 1,200 $1,000,000 26WEST PLAINS/

NORTHSIDEEVENTS

17CENTRALSPOKANEEVENTS

20SPOKANE

VALLEYEVENTS

28UNIQUE SPORTS

SUPPORTED IN 2015

TRIATHLONVOLLEYBALLTRACK & FIELDTENNIS SOFTBALLBASKETBALL CHESS GYMNASTICS WRESTLING BASEBALL

GOLF ROLLER DERBY LACROSSE FIGURE SKATING BOXING TRAIL RUNNING HOCKEY JUDO CROSS COUNTRY CYCLOCROSS

BMX MOUNTAIN BIKING RUGBY ARCHERY NORDIC SKIING ROAD CYCLING FOOTBALL WEIGHTLIFTING ROAD RUNNING

With funds raised from the golf tournament, we awarded 15 grants, allowing area athletes and teams to compete in regional, national and international events. These included three athletes attending Olympic Trials and two athletes competing in Paralympic World Championships.

JUNE 9, 2015For the 2nd year, we partnered with SWX along with area schools and clubs, to celebrate youth teams, athletes, and coaches at the Spokane Youth Sports Awards Show, held at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.

OCTOBER 21, 2015Nearly 400 attended the 50th Anniversary of the Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, where seven new members were honored.

SPOKANE SPORTSPLEX PROGRESSIN 2015:• Spokane Public Facilities District formally adopted the Sportsplex

project, creating an important and critical partnership with Spokane Sports Commission.

• Spokane Public Facilities District engaged Sports Facility Advisory Group to conduct an in-depth feasibility study. Results of the study showed encouraging statistics, further validating the need for a new facility.

• Sportsplex website was launched (www.spokanesportsplex.org) to provide stakeholders and the public with current information regarding the development of the project.

• A working group, comprised of the City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Spokane Public Facilities District, and Spokane Sports Commission, came together and developed a funding strategy for the Sportsplex and numerous countywide parks projects. It is anticipated this could be brought before the voters as early as August of 2016.

SEPTEMBER 19–20, 2015With a sold out field, we held the 11th Annual Best Ball Golf Tournament to raise money for athletic grants. 100,000+

Sports events not only bring in athletes, but also officials, coaches, families, and fans. For 2015, the estimated number of sports event related visitors totaled: