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Disabled Access Guide for Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre
Bye Pass Road
Chilwell
Notingham
Notinghamshire
NG9 5HR
Tel: 0115 917 3333
Fax: 0115 917 3334
Email: chilwellolympia@broxtowe.gov.uk
Web: http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4657
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include :
Ground Floor - Sports Hall, Vitality Fitness Suite, Squash Courts, Badminton Courts, Activity Rooms
1st Floor - Studio 1, Viewing Galleries, the Consultation Suite.
Services/facilities within the grounds include artificial and grass pitches.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 22:30 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Chilwell.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Attenborough.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.6m (13ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 49m (53yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the centre.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
There is an identical exit on opposite side of the reception area, shown in photograph 2.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp has handrails both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading out from the reception area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is also a moderate ramp, 83 cm wide, leading from the sports hall to the fitness suite, activity room and squash courts.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There is a similar set of stairs at the far end of the centre.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you exit the reception area.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.4m (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 89cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the ground floor.
Fitness Suite (Vitality Fitness Suite)
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the ground floor, through the sports hall.
The fitness suite is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Kinesis machine, arm cycles, rowing machines.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Vitality Fitness Suite)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance to the fitness suite.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located opposite the reception area.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 200cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the entrance to the sports hall.
The female toilets are 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located next to the adapted toilet.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also toilets available on the 1st floor, off the squash court viewing area, and in the changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the 1st floor, opposite the lifts.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the lift.
These changing rooms are only used out of school hours.
There are also changing rooms available on the ground floor by the squash courts (shown in the photographs), which can be used at all times.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the 1st floor changing rooms.
The showers in the changing rooms by the squash courts are accessed by a medium step, shown in photograph 2.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
