Pool Notices

Family Swims return Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Posted on Friday, March 18, 2022 03:15 PM

Our popular Family Swims are returning on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. beginning Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Swims take place in the 65m shallow-end and Warm Water Pools. Pre-registration is not required.

During this swim, children under the age of 10 must be in the water within arms-reach of a person at least 16 years or over at all times.

View full swim schedules.

Spring 2022 Swim Lessons

Posted on Monday, February 28, 2022 03:53 PM

Summer is around the corner so it’s a good time to think about improving safety in and around water. To help with those efforts, the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre will be offering Spring Swim Lessons. Pre-registration is required.

Register online beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. In person registration is on Thursday, March 24. Online registration is highly recommended. Lessons run once a week for 10-weeks beginning Friday, April 1.

Parents/Caregivers of children in...

Updates to screening process for patrons of City facilities

Posted on Friday, December 17, 2021 02:35 PM

In accordance with provincial regulations, the City of Brantford will be implementing the following updates for patrons attending City recreational facilities:

As of December 20, 2021, youth 12 to 17 years old are required to show proof of identification and vaccination or exemption to enter a recreational facility for purposes including organized recreational sport. Examples of proof of identification are a birth certificate, citizenship card, driver’s license, Government-issued identification...

Give the Gift of Health this season

Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 02:13 PM

Give the Gift of Health with the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Looking for last minute gift ideas? Buy a $25.00 gift certificate and receive a $5.00 gift certificate free or purchase a $50.00 gift certificate and get a $10.00 gift certificate free! Gift Certificates can be used towards the purchase of a Facility and/or Pool Pass, swim lessons or registered programs.

This offer is valid until December 31, 2021 and has no cash value.

For more information email wgsc@brantford.ca or by calling...

Summer 2023 Swim Lessons

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 03:48 PM

Summer is around the corner so it’s a good time to think about improving safety in and around water. Register online for Summer Swim Lessons beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. View lesson schedules online at brantford.ca/Activenet. Lessons run once a week for 8-weeks beginning July 3, 2023. Learn more at waynegretzkysportscentre.ca/SwimLessons.

It's important to us that all children and youth in our community have the chance to access swim lessons. Limited financial assistance is...