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Coors Spokane Valley course schedules two championship events this fall; field house estimate $3.5 million
Summary
City staff reported the course is established and irrigation is complete, with two championship events set for Nov. 1 and Nov. 10; a proposed field house is estimated at $3.5 million and no funding is committed yet.
City staff told the Spokane Valley TPA commission on Sept. 25 that the new Coors Spokane Valley cross‑country course is largely complete and will host two small fall events as a soft opening.
The city and Spokane Sports have approved the West Coast Conference men’s and women’s cross‑country championships on Saturday, Nov. 1, and the NWAC championships on Monday, Nov. 10. Staff described those as “soft opening” events to test course operations, shuttle parking, food and beverage logistics, and other event infrastructure.
“Parking area, which holds about 140 parking stalls, is fully paved,” staff said in a project update. Staff added that the grass turf is established under full irrigation and construction crews are finishing lane asphalt on the roadway.
On the question of additional facilities, Mike Basinger, community and economic development director for the city, said there is currently no funding available for a planned field house. “For the field house, it’s, 3,500,000.0 is the estimated cost,” Basinger said. He said the city and Spokane Sports continue to pursue grant opportunities to fund additional elements such as a field house, permanent restrooms and other site amenities.
Staff said maintenance planning for the course is underway. The city applied for lodging‑tax funding to help maintain the course in 2026 and is working with Sports Facilities Associates and Spokane Sports to finalize long‑term maintenance and fee structures once usage patterns are established.
The city anticipates a larger public grand‑opening celebration and a fuller slate of events in 2026; staff said a small ceremony marking the end of construction might occur in late October with elected officials invited. Staff noted that Spokane Sports will continue to finalize bids and usage fees so event organizers can include realistic costs in their proposals.
Ending: The commission asked staff to continue pursuing grants and partnerships for additional facilities and to bring maintenance and funding details to the commission as they are developed.
