Pool Notices

Thanksgiving Long Weekend Facility Hours

Please note the following schedule changes in place during the upcoming Thanksgiving long weekend from October 7 to 9, 2023. 

Saturday, October 7 

• Facility open regular hours 

Sunday, October 8 

• Facility open regular hours 

Monday, October 9 

• Arena open regular hours
• Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition is open regular hours
• Indoor track is open 6:30 am to 10:00 pm 
• Pools and fitness areas are closed 
• Discover Brantford Desk is closed 

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Swim Lesson registration

Register online for Fall Swim Lessons beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. View lesson schedules online beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6 at brantford.ca/Activenet. Lessons run once a week for 8-weeks beginning October 2, 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 available for children and youth 17 years and...

Summer 2023 Swim Lessons

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...

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to host Provincial Waterpolo Tournament May 13 and 14, 2023

We are pleased to host the Provincial Waterpolo Tournament on May 13 and 14, 2023. Swim lessons will run as scheduled. View changes to schedules on Saturday, May 13 below. 

• 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Length Swim is CANCELLED
• 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Aquafit takes place in the 25m pool
• 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hydrotherapy Pool is OPEN
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Swim takes place in the 25m pool only

Regular schedules will be in affect on Sunday, May 14. Please email questions to wgsc@brantford.ca 

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to host a Swim Meet on April 29, 2023

We are pleased to host the Ontario Artistic Swimming Regional and Masters Swim Meet on Saturday April 29, 2023. Swim lessons will run as scheduled. View changes to pool and pool fitness schedules below. Members and visitors are asked to please use the 25m change rooms or the 65m Family change rooms only.

• 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Length Swim is CANCELLED
• 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Aquafit is CANCELLED
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hydrotherapy Pool will be closed
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Swim takes place...