AURORA – Seeing runners sprint and hurdle their way through the Marmion hallways was a common occurrence during previous track and field seasons.

Pole vaulters lacked a place to practice, and shot put throwers were practicing on the hardwood of the basketball courts. These were some of the challenges the Cadets track and field program faced because they lacked a proper place to train for the indoor portion of the season.

That changed in November 2011, when Marmion opened the Regole Field House, which has boosted both the track program and the entire school. Marmion traditionally has had high athletic participation numbers, but with the opening of the field house and other improvements throughout the school, students from surrounding areas have taken notice.