Indoor Recreational Facilities Port Hole Pool Marathon's indoor pool has 5 lanes, is 25 metres long with the deep end being 10½ feet deep and the shallow end 3½ feet deep. The deep end has a 1 metre diving board. Also in the pool is a therapeutic hot pool and sauna. The Community Services Department offers a full range of pool programming including the Canadian Lifesaving Society programs, advanced training and courses, aquafitness, family and open swims, and school programs. The Silver Pikes Swim Club (affiliated with Swim Canada) operate out of Port Hole Pool. Marathon Arena Marathon is home to Kris Wirtz, two-time Canadian Pairs Figure Skating Champion and Olympian and is home ice to the Superior Eagles "AAA" Midget hockey team. Weekday hockey and figure skating; weekend tournaments and special events; a full minor hockey program; women's, men's and girl's leagues and public skating make the Marathon arena a very busy facility from August to April. Marathon Bowling Lanes The Marathon Bowling Lanes are located in the lower level of Lakeview Community Hall. This facility offers 6 lanes for 5 pin bowling, a licensed concession and equipment rentals. Marathon Curling Club Marathon's curling club is owned and operated by its members. Four sheets of ice, a licensed bar and concession, nightly women's, men's, mixed and junior play, annual bonspiels, private rentals and special functions, make the curling club one of Marathon's busiest facilities. Marathon Theatre The Marathon Theatre oprerates out of the recreation complex. New releases are shown nightly except for Wednesdays with special prices on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and for matinees. Call (807)229-9580 for information. |