Media Advisories

65m pool closure for necessary maintenance September 16 to 22, 2024

The 65 metre pool will be closed for necessary maintenance from Monday, September 16 to Sunday, September 22, 2024. During this closure, the filter will be drained and the steel grates will be replaced along the walkways. The sauna will be closed from September 16 to 22. Please review revised swimming and pool fitness schedules that will be in effect below. 

Schedule for Monday, September 16, 2024:

The 65 metre Men's Changeroom will be closed on September 16.

• 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Length Swim, 25...

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...

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 2024 Civic Holiday schedule changes

The following schedule changes for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre will be in effect for the upcoming Civic Holiday on Monday, August 5, 2024. Regular schedules will resume on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

• Arena: open for scheduled rentals
• Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition: open from  9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Discover Brantford Information Desk: closed
• Indoor Track:  open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm
• Fitness classes and gymnasium drop-in sports: cancelled
• Kid Care: closed
• Weight Room: open from 11:30 am to 4:00...

Help inform the new sauna planned for installation in early 2025

We are excited to share that a new sauna will be purchased for the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and is expected to be installed on the 65m pool deck in early 2025. Please take a few moments to provide your feedback to help inform the new sauna that will be purchased.

The following survey closes on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

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Summer Swim Lesson Registration begins June 19, 2024

Summer Swim Lessons will be offered at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and the newly renovated, and fully accessible Woodman Pool at 491 Grey Street this year! You can register for Summer Swim Lessons beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Lesson schedules are now viewable online at Brantford.ca/Activenet.

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Swim Lessons will be offered Tuesday to Sunday, once a week for 8-weeks beginning July 9, 2024, and on Mondays once a week for 7-weeks beginning July 8,...