An unidentified commissioner moved and the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as National Sportsmanship Day in Spokane County.
The proclamation, read into the record on Feb. 24, describes sportsmanship as fostering respect, integrity and fairness and urges residents, coaches, athletes, families and community organizations to observe the day.
Phil Champlin accepted the proclamation on behalf of those who organize youth sports and thanked the commissioners for recognizing sportsmanship. "We really appreciate, calling attention to sportsmanship and and that it shouldn't just be 1 day. It should be something that we do, throughout the entire year," Champlin said.
The board recorded the motion, second and a unanimous vote in favor; a short presentation and a photo followed the vote.