Pool Notices

Revised pool schedules will be in place from August 21 to September 5, 2025

The 25-metre pool and Hydrotherapy Pool will be closed from Thursday, August 21, 2025 to Friday, September 5, 2025 for required maintenance and deep cleaning. As a result, the below revised swimming and pool fitness schedules will be in effect. Regular schedules will resume beginning Saturday, September 6.

For questions, please email wgsc@brantford.ca or call 519-756-9900.

We have expanded our weekend swim schedules this summer

We are thrilled to share that we have added even more swims to our summer weekend schedules! The following additional swims will be offered from July 5 to August 31, 2025.

Additional swims on Saturdays:

• 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Family Swim (25-metre pool)
• 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Public Swim (25-metre pool)
• 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Length Swim (65-metre pool mid-section)

Additional swims on Sundays:

• 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm Length Swim (65-metre pool)

PLUS we are offering Public Swims every Monday to Friday and Sundays from...

Revised pool schedules will be in effect for scheduled maintenance from June 9 to 20, 2025

UPDATE: We are pleased to share that the required maintenance has been completed earlier than expected. The 65-metre pool and change rooms, Warm Water Pool and sauna are now open regularly scheduled hours. Find current schedules online at calendar.waynegretzkysportscentre.ca

The 65-metre pool deck will be undergoing required filter and sprinkler system maintenance from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 20, 2025. During this time, the 65-metre Pool, Warm Water Pool, sauna and 65-metre change rooms...

Register for Summer Swim Lessons beginning June 18, 2025

Summer Swim Lessons will be offered at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and Woodman Pool (491 Grey Street) in July and August. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Swim lesson schedules are now viewable online at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Swim Lessons

New this year, we are offering several swim lesson options to choose from to suit your needs.

• Weekly (July and August) swim lessons begin July 4, 2025, and run once a week for 8-weeks.
• Bi-weekly...

Revised pool schedules will be in effect for a water polo tournament May 9 to 11, 2025

Ontario Water Polo is hosting the Ontario Water Polo Provincial Tournament at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Friday, May 9, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025. Revised swimming and pool fitness schedules will be in effect. Swim Lessons will take place in the 25-metre Pool. Pool temperatures will not be affected. The sauna will be unavailable.

Revised schedules on Friday, May 9, 2025:

• 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Hydrotherapy Pool Drop-in
• 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Length Swim, 25-metre Pool 
• 6:30 a...