Sports and Fitness

Pre-registration is not required to attend the weight room or fitness classes, with the exception of aquafit. Please arrive at the facility no more than 10 minutes before a fitness class start time to avoid crowding. The gymnasium is available for rent upon request during evenings and weekends. 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
• Child and youth programs
• Fitness and sport rentals
• Gymnasium drop-in sports (not offered at this time)
• Indoor track
• Kid care (not offered at this time)
• Parent and child programs
• Preschool programs
• Variety of drop-in fitness classes, including pool fitness
• Weight room
• Youth and adult programs

What to expect

• In accordance with provincial regulations, patrons attending the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and identification before they can enter. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test result will not be accepted in place of proof of full vaccination. View COVID-19 protocols and exemptions.
• 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 25 to 45 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, scan in and provide proof of vaccination 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, showering and lockers.