Sports and Fitness

The weight room and fitness classes will resume beginning Tuesday, February 16 and limited to 10 participants at one time in each area. The City’s RecConnect online pre-registration process remains the same. Pre-registration begins Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 a.m. for February 16th to 20th timeslots. Pre-registration for the week of February 21 and each week thereafter will begin at 7:00 a.m. each Wednesday. Back-to-back bookings will not be accepted at this time.

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is a state-of-the-art recreation complex that offers many fitness and sport activities. We offer weekly drop-in activities as well as registered programs that run for consecutive weeks.

Programs and activities include:

Arenas and skating (recreational skating is not offered at this time)
Child and youth programs
Fitness and sport rentals
Gymnasium drop-in sports (not offered at this time)
Indoor track (pre-registration required at this time)
Kid care (closed until further notice)
Parent and child programs (not offering at this time)
Preschool programs (not offering at this time)
Variety of drop-in fitness classes, including pool fitness (pre-registration required at this time)
Weight room
Youth and adult programs

COVID-19 protocols

At this time you must pre-register for fitness class, weight room and indoor track time slots online or you can call us. You can pre-register for timeslots weekly beginning at 7:00 a.m. each Wednesday for the following week (Monday to Sunday). Regular Facility Pass rates apply at the time of your visit. All Facility Passes remain on-hold at this time.

If you are not yet comfortable returning, you can always join us for new fitness classes weekly on our Fitness Facebook page or check out the fitness archives in the photo albums.

Additional information

Supplies will be provided for you to disinfect any equipment used before and after you use it.
Enhanced disinfecting protocols (for staff and patrons) and deep cleaning of equipment and high-touch surfaces will occur.
Equipment will be spaced out and individual stations will be set up for fitness classes to ensure proper physical distancing.
Directional signage will be in place to encourage one-way flow of traffic.
Additional time slots will be opened based on demand.
All weight room visits will be in 60-minute or 75-minute increments with a maximum in keeping with current Provincial health guidelines.
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or experience any symptoms of COVID-19.
Face coverings are mandatory when inside the building but not required while exercising.
Arrive only 5 to 10 minutes before your designated time in your workout attire.
Water fountains will be available for water bottle refills only.
Change room access is limited. Please arrive in your work out clothes and ready to go! We also ask that you change and shower at home after your workout.
Regular fitness admission fees will apply upon entering the facility after their time has been pre-booked.
Lockers are not available for use at this time. We encourage you to leave your valuables at home.

Free online fitness resources

We are offering free online fitness resources in a variety of ways to help you stay active, healthy and motivated at home.