The City of Brantford and its surrounding areas boasts so many incredible and dedicated athletes. They train hard and put in countless hours to become faster, stronger and more accurate. And when they surpass a target or achieve an incredible milestone, it makes our sporting community take notice and want to recognize them. The Sports Recognition Banquet, now in its fifteenth year, is organized by the Brantford Sports Council. This program recognizes local athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams, ...

January 3-5 Walter Gretzky House League Tournament Hosted by: Brantford Minor Hockey Association Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 11   Alumni Hockey Games Hosted by: Wilfrid Laurier Brantford Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 9-12   Brantford Mixed Doubles Curling Classic Brant Curling Club 10-12   Big Chief Bonspiel Brantford Golf & Country Club 17-19   Routine Meet Hosted by: Brant Art...

Submitted by: Dr. Angela Hanlon, ND Part 2: Avoiding Fatigue and Cravings After a Restaurant Meal Some foods have a way of increasing food cravings and contributing to fatigue. Of course, there are many reasons we get food cravings and fatigue. For sport parents, tournament weekends can be challenging, especially if you don’t get enough sleep before the next work week begins. Fatigue plays a big role in food cravings, and vice versa. The body will demand food that is easy to digest and p...

It’s a milestone year for the annual Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament. The event hosted by Brantford Minor Hockey Association that has been welcoming young players from all over the world is celebrating its 50th year. This tournament is always very well attended with many teams looking forward to participating and challenging for the top spots in each division. From December 27th to 30th, young players and their families will be welcomed to Brantford for four days of great co...

Are you looking for something fun to do tonight? This weekend? Brantford is the place to be! Enjoy a relaxing day of pampering at Grand Wellness, or get your craft on at Finders Keepers and design a beautiful decorative piece for your home. This weekend could bring the adrenaline rush you are looking for with some sports action on the simulator at Players Only Sports Bar or test your skills at Escape Key and try to beat the clock! You could also visit Bell City Brewing Co. or Mash Paddle to enjo...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…2 hours of simulator time at Players Indoor Golf & Sports Bar and a sweatshirt from Tourism Brantford! Enjoy the comfort and style of our bestselling pre-washed, pre-shrunk Brantford sweatshirt that has been so popular this fall. Visit Players Indoor Golf & Sports Bar (and bring some friends) to enjoy 2 hours of simulator time choosing from 13 incredible sports using your own sporting equipment, including: golf, hockey, soccer...

Submitted by: Brantford Sports Council The Brantford Sports Council is seeking nominations to recognize the outstanding achievements of local athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams, officials and sponsors who are actively involved in and support minor sports in our community. The awards will be presented at the 15th annual Brantford Sports Council Sports Recognition Banquet on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at the Brantford Golf and Country Club, 60 Ava Rd. NOW is the time to submit a no...