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City of Brantford arenas are now offering live streaming service for sports organizations

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford arenas are now LiveBarn venues. If you can’t make it to the facility for a game or competition, you can stay connected by watching events live and on demand through live streaming technology available in all City of Brantford operated arenas including the Brantford and District Civic Centre, Lions Park arena and the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.

LiveBarn is a subscription service that allows users to watch events live or on demand for 30 days from any...

Revised pool schedules during the Ontario Artistic Swim Meet February 17 and 18, 2024

We are pleased to host the Ontario Artistic Swim Meet on February 17 and 18, 2024. The 65m change rooms and the sauna will be closed to the public during the swim meet. Please review revised schedules below.

Saturday, February 17, 2024:

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

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...

Join us in celebrating International Yoga Day with a free class

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is celebrating International Yoga Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Drop in and find your inner peace with a free yoga class from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the second floor fitness studio. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or trying yoga for the first time, everyone is welcome. A selection of mats, blocks, and straps will be available for participants to use. Space is limited. We suggest arriving early to avoid disappointment. 

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