Pool Notices

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 2025 Thanksgiving weekend schedule changes

The following Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre facility schedule changes will be in place during the upcoming Thanksgiving long weekend from Friday, October 10 to Monday, October 13, 2025.

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre will be open regular hours on Friday, October 10, Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025.

On Monday, October 13, 2025, the following schedule will be in place:

• Weight Room: closed
• Drop-in Sports: no programs scheduled
• Pools: closed
• Kid Care Plus: closed
• Fitness classes: no classes...

Revised pool schedules continue to be in effect on September 11, 2025 for required maintenance

Revised pool schedules will remain in effect on Thursday, September 11, 2025 to continue required maintenance. The revised swimming and pool fitness schedules will be in effect during this time.

Revised schedules on Thursday, September 11, 2025

• 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Hydrotherapy Pool Drop-in
• 5:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Length Swim, 65-metre Pool mid-section
• 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Shallow Water Walking, 65-metre Pool shallow end and Warm Water Pool
• 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Aquafit, 65-metre Pool...

Revised pool schedules continue until September 10, 2025 to complete required maintenance

The 25-metre Pool will remain closed from September 6 to 10, 2025 for continued required maintenance. As a result, the following revised swimming and pool fitness schedules will be in effect during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work.  

Revised schedules on Saturday, September 6, 2025

• 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hydrotherapy Pool Drop-in, Warm Water Pool
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Length Swim, 65-metre Pool mid-section
• 12:15 p.m.  to 1:00 p.m. Aquafit,...

Registration for fall swim lessons begins on September 10, 2025

Register for Fall Swim Lessons beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, online or in-person at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Online registration is highly recommended. View swim lesson schedules in the 2025/26 Fall/Winter FUN Guide (pages 56 to 61) or online at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet. 

Lessons include 8 classes and are offered weekly beginning October 14, 2025 or bi-weekly beginning September 15, 2025. You can find swim lesson class descriptions at WayneGretzkySportsCentre...

You're invited to a Waterslide Reopening Celebration

You're invited to celebrate the official reopening of the new 50-foot waterslide at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Thursday, August 21, 2025. 

Splash in for an afternoon of family-fun including a public swim from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a special rate of $2.50 per person, with upbeat music, pool toys and colouring contest. Official remarks will take place in the lobby at 1:45 pm. Attendees can enter a draw to win a free Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre prize pack.

Regular Swim Admission Requirements