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" The Tower is the only facility in Halifax that can fully satisfy the training needs of a high-performance athlete. Its all-weather outdoor training surface and extensive variety of equipment are of the highest quality, and provide a training environment that is second to none."

- Andy O’Brien, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Florida Panthers, Sidney Crosby’s Personal Fitness Coach

The Facilities

Cardio Room ­ included cardio machines, light weights, Spinning bikes and classes, stretching area, individual strength circuit machines and multi-unit cable machines.

Weight Room ­plate loaded machines, squat racks, barbells, dumbbells and power-lifting platforms - 3226 Square feet.

Group Fitness Room ­ floating hardwood floor, a variety of fitness classes offered and the latest in group fitness equipment ­ 1640 Square feet (40¹x41¹) Maximum capacity is 41 people.

Squash Courts ­ 4 International squash courts with sanded hardwood floors ­ call 420-5555 to book with memberships.

Gymnasium ­ 2 Basketball courts with 8 hoops in total
4 Volleyball Courts
6 Badminton Courts
1 Indoor Soccer Field (booked only for varsity and intramurals sports)
2 Lane 150m rubberized track
Seating Capacity with both sets of bleachers out is 1200
16046 Square Foot Hardwood Flooring

Spa Area ­ sauna and steam room

Outdoor Facilities

Track ­ 6 running lanes with a 7th on the back stretch only (near stadium)

Arena ­ Ice surface size 180¹x80¹, current arena seating capacity is 1000, game lines for Hockey and Ringette.

Stadium with Artificial Turf ­ Stadium seating capacity is about 2200; game lines for Football, Soccer, Rugby and Field Hockey

 

 

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