Sports and Fitness

Fitness classes will resume on Monday, July 19, 2021. Pre-registration is not required to attend the weight room or fitness classes, with the exception of aquafit. Access will be offered on a first come, first serve basis with capacity limits in place. Please arrive at the facility no more than 10 minutes before a fitness class start time to avoid crowding. The gymnasium will be available to rent upon request during evenings and weekends starting Monday, July 19, 2021. To inquire about gymnasium rentals, please email wgsc@brantford.ca. At this time, there are no drop-in gymnasium programs.

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

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 (closed until further notice)
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
Weight room
Youth and adult programs

Current promotional offers

Until October 31, 2021 purchase a 3 month or yearly Facility Pass and receive one month free! Facility passes include use of the following amenities:

Fully equipped weight room offering weight and cardio machines
A variety of fitness classes for all levels and interests such as yoga, spin, circuits and strength training
Pool access to enjoy swimming and pool fitness
Gymnasium sports drop-in programs such as basketball and badminton

Additional important information

Please note that some programs and/or services may be unavailable due to current COVID-19 provincial restrictions. This offer is not available to passholders who have an existing valid pass or for Family Passes, Preauthorized payment passes or pool passes. Limited to one offer per person. No cash value. Your pass will be activated on the date of purchase.

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.

What to expect

At this time pre-registration is not required to attend the weight room or fitness classes, with the exception of aquafit.
Online pre-registration is required for Aquafit classes and is limited to 26 participants. Pre-registration opens on Wednesdays at 7:00am for the following week of classes. You can register here. If you cannot attend a class that you are registered for we ask that you call us at 519-756-9900 or email us to cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
To promote physical distancing the weight room and weight room extension will be limited to 50 participants at a time and fitness classes will be limited to 26 participants. Both will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. To avoid crowding, please arrive at the facility no more than 10 minutes before the class start time.
At this time there is no set time limit for your visit and passholders with a facility pass may use both the fitness areas and the pool.
Self-screen and scan in at the front desk upon arrival.
Face coverings are mandatory when inside the building but not required while exercising.
Please maintain 6 feet physical distance from others.
Wipe equipment with disinfectant wipes after use.
Change rooms will be open for changing and showering. If possible we ask you to limit your time in the changeroom by arriving in your workout clothes and showering at home after your workout.