Sport Facility Allocation Policy

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Last updated in 2016, the County of Brant is reviewing and updating its Sport Facility Allocation Policy. This policy guides how County-owned sports facilities including arenas, ball diamonds, sports fields, and gymnasiums are rented and scheduled. These facilities serve as hubs for community clubs, minor sports associations, recreational leagues, private teams, and the broader public.

The goal of this policy is to ensure all facilities are used fairly, support the growth of sports in the community, and prioritize access for different groups in a way that is balanced and inclusive.

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Last updated in 2016, the County of Brant is reviewing and updating its Sport Facility Allocation Policy. This policy guides how County-owned sports facilities including arenas, ball diamonds, sports fields, and gymnasiums are rented and scheduled. These facilities serve as hubs for community clubs, minor sports associations, recreational leagues, private teams, and the broader public.

The goal of this policy is to ensure all facilities are used fairly, support the growth of sports in the community, and prioritize access for different groups in a way that is balanced and inclusive.

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This project is now complete. Thank you to everyone that participated and shared their feedback!

  • Council approved the Sport Facility Allocation Policy, May 2025

    Thank you to everyone who took part in the Sport Facility Allocation Policy review. Your feedback helped shape updates that will guide how County recreation spaces are shared and scheduled across our community.

    County Council approved the updated Sport Facility Allocation Policy in May 2025. This policy helps staff manage bookings and ensure fair access to arenas, sports fields, ball diamonds, gymnasiums, and other recreation spaces across the County.

    Community engagement

    Public input played an important role in the review.

    Community members shared their feedback through an Engage Brant survey and discussions with sport user groups. The survey received 158 responses and highlighted strong community interest in fair access to facilities and prioritizing local users.

    Participants also emphasized the need for transparency in how facility time is assigned and the importance of planning for future recreation demand.

    What has changed

    The updated policy introduces several improvements to help make the process clearer and more consistent.

    Key updates include:

    • Clearer definitions and policy language to help sport groups understand the process
    • Alignment with the County Community Partnership Policy
    • A standardized scoring tool to help staff resolve scheduling conflicts in a fair and transparent way
    • Continued emphasis on supporting opportunities for County of Brant residents and youth programs


    The policy continues to guide how staff allocate time in County recreation facilities while supporting fair access and responsible facility management.

    View the updated Sport Facility Allocation Policy.

    Why this matters

    Recreation facilities are important community spaces. They support youth programs, recreational leagues, competitive sports, and community events.

    The updated policy helps ensure these spaces are shared fairly, used efficiently, and remain accessible to residents as the County continues to grow.

  • Engage with us

    Your input will help ensure this important policy meets the needs of all residents now and in the future.

    For your convenience

    • Complete the online survey.
    • Prefer a printed survey? Stop by the main County of Brant Customer Service locations to pick up a copy until Monday, January 6 at 4:30 pm.
    • You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1.855.442.7268).
    • Have a question or comment about the Sport Facility Allocation Policy? Let us know.


    Engagement closes Monday, January 6 at 4:30 pm.