The Chatham Memorial Arena is an ice hockey arena located in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. It was built in 1949. The arena seats approximately 2,500 spectators and is the home to the Chatham Maroons of the Western Ontario Hockey League. Located in a residential area on the south side of Chatham, the Memorial Arena has seen numerous renovations in the past ten years, the most recent addition being the installation of a larger, more modern score clock as well as improved lighting.
The Chatham Memorial Arena is the largest sports venue in the municipality of Chatham-Kent. The facility houses ice hockey and figure skating in the winter and ball hockey in the summer. It is also an integral part of the annual Jaycee Fair festivities.
Amenities in the venue are limited. Boasting only two concession stands, one souvenir stand and single washrooms, the arena is outdated. However, the arena features a very rustic if not rough atmosphere, and the local fans do their best to add to this.
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