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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. 

About International Yoga Day

Revised pool schedules will be in effect for necessary maintenance from February 4 to 6, 2025

Required maintenance and deep cleaning of the Hydrotherapy Pool, located on the 25-metre pool deck, will be taking place beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4 until Thursday, February 6, 2025. Revised swimming and pool fitness schedules will be in effect. The 25-metre pool and pool deck will be unavailable from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4.

Revised schedules on Tuesday, February 4, 2025:

• 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Hydrotherapy Pool Drop-in is CANCELLED
• 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m....

Revised pool schedules will be in effect on December 10, 2024 for a swim meet

As a result of an upcoming high school swim meet, the 65-metre pool and sauna will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Swim lessons will run as scheduled. Please view revised pool schedules below.

Revised schedules on Tuesday, December 10, 2024:

• 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Hydrotherapy Pool Drop-in
• 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Length Swim, 25 metre pool
• 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Shallow Water Walking
• 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Rise and Shine Aquafit, 25 metre pool
• 9:00 a.m. to...

Revised pool schedules will be in effect for a swim meet on November 30 and December 1, 2024

We are pleased to host the Hamilton Aquatic Club's upcoming swim meet taking place on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, 2024. Revised swimming and pool fitness schedules will be in effect during the meet. Aquafit on Friday, November 29 and Monday, December 2 will take place in the 25-metre pool. All swim Lessons will take place in the 25-metre pool. The sauna will remain open regular hours. 

Schedules on Saturday, November 30, 2024

• 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Length Swim, 25 metre pool