Presented by: Proposed Sports and Event Complex in Coeur d ...

I. Introduction
Conventions, Sports and Leisure, International (“CSL”) was retained by the Coeur d’Alene
Sports Complex Committee (“Committee”) to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the
potential development of a sports and event complex at the Riverstone development in Coeur
d’Alene, Idaho. This report outlines the key findings associated with the analysis of local market
conditions, market demand, supportable facility program, event levels, financial operations,
economic impacts and potential sources of project funding.
The Riverstone development is located northwest of downtown Coeur d’Alene, between
Interstate Highway 90 and the Spokane River. Much of the development at Riverstone has
already been completed, including a 14-screen movie theater, two hotels, a spa and salon, a
fitness center, residential condominiums, several retail and restaurant establishments and a 10acre
park featuring a lake and hiking/biking trails.
As part of the future plans for continued development at Riverstone, consideration is being given
to a multi-purpose sports and event complex that would be located on the northwest portion of
the property. The complex is envisioned to consist of a multi-purpose indoor event facility, a
new baseball field and support spaces such as parking facilities. The proposed indoor
component of the project could fill an existing need in Coeur d’Alene for a variety of sports,
spectator and flat floor space.
The purpose of CSL’s engagement was to assess the feasibility of the sports complex portion of
the development. The study process, outlined herein, consisted of detailed research and analysis,
including a comprehensive set of market-specific information derived from the following:
• Local market visits;
• In-person interviews/meetings with a variety of key constituents and stakeholders;
• Research and analysis of local market conditions and national and regional trends;
• Analysis of facility data from comparable and competitive/regional facilities and
markets; and,
• Interviews with promoters and planners of various spectator and flat floor events.
Throughout the study process, efforts were made to solicit the input and opinions of a wide
variety of stakeholders through interviews conducted in person, by telephone and/or through
email correspondence. The following is a list of organizations and individuals with whom
interviews were conducted for this study.
Feasibility Analysis of a New Sports and Event Complex in Coeur d’Alene
Introduction
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