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Sports Hall Inductees Share their Stories Online

The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, located inside the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, proudly recognizes hometown athletes and sport builders who have achieved the highest standards of excellence in their chosen sport. Even though the Sports Hall is currently closed due to the Province wide shutdown, you can still experience the rich sporting history of our community and learn about many of the great Inductees through their own words.

The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition...

Canadian Concussion in Sport Free Virtual Symposium

Sport organizations are currently scaled back to skills-based training as they are still under restriction to play. This presents an opportunity for coaches, parents and athletes themselves to take a pause and learn more about an aspect of sport that is very prevalent. Concussion awareness and prevention is now a major conversation in sport. Studies have been conducted to analyze the syndrome and how to best mitigate the long-term effects.

The Sport Information Resource Centre presents the 2021 Canadian...

Brantford Minor Lacrosse – Big Plans Ahead

Brantford Minor Lacrosse – Big Plans Ahead

Brantford Minor Lacrosse Association (BMLA) was hard hit in 2020. With a competitive season that runs from April to August, the group, in partnership with the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) spearheaded the difficult decision to cancel the entirety of the season. As a Box Lacrosse organization, they rely on hockey rinks as their playing fields, and only have opportunity to practice and play when the ice is out. It was a disappointment for families, players,...

Gretzky Centre Free Online Fitness Resources and Videos

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Fitness Team is pleased to once again bring you free online fitness classes. You can choose from a weekly mix of live online classes or archived videos to fit into your daily schedule.

Stay active, healthy, and motivated at home by joining in free online workouts by visiting the Fitness Facebook page or the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre website. Each class varies in length and interest, and are led by certified fitness instructors and personal trainers. Pick one...

Brantford And Area Sports Hall – Online Sports Greatness

Brantford And Area Sports Hall – Online Sports Greatness

Brantford and its surrounding areas have a long and prestigious history of sporting excellence. The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, located in the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, proudly recognizes hometown athletes and sport builders who have achieved the highest standards of excellence in their chosen sport and whose contributions have been exemplary and significant.

The 3,000 square foot space is currently closed...