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Disabled Access Guide for Hills Road Sport and Tennis Centre
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Purbeck Road
Cambridge
CB2 8PF
Tel: 01223 500009
Fax: 01223 278080
Email: nmoss@hillsroad.ac.uk
Web: http://www.hillsroad.ac.uk/
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Sports Hall, the Tennis Hall, the Squash Court, the Fitness Suite, the Cricket Hall, the Fitness Studios, the Viewing Gallery and the Therapy Room.
Services/facilities within the grounds include the tennis courts.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Cambridge.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
There is not 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 side 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 3m (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 31m (34yd) 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
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.
There is also a shallow threshold at the doors.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the Fitness Suite.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The hearing loop is fitted in the main Sports Hall.
There are push pad operated automatic doors located just past the reception area, 1 used as an entrance and 1 as an exit.
Photograph 2 shows the Cricket Hall, which is located in the far right hand corner of the building from the entrance, next to the Fitness Suite.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located along the corridor to the left as you enter.
The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the Sports Hall.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are not available.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
The showers are accessed by a medium step.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located in the far right corner from the entrance.
The fitness suite is 33m (36yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights and the cable machine.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Tennis Hall)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading into the Tennis Hall.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 104cm (3ft 4in).
The Tennis Hall is located at the end of the corridor to the left as you enter.
Lift
The lift is located along the corridor to the left as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift alarm call has a hearing loop fitted.
There is an internal door, which is normally held open, in front of this lift on the ground floor.
There is a door release button located next to the lift to close this door if it hinders access to the lift.
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.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located just past the reception area.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 20cm x 290cm (7in x 9ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 66cm (2ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 adapted 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The adapted toilet also contains a changing bench, 185 cm in length.
This is used as a baby changing table.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
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.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Photograph 1 shows the Tennis Hall.
Photograph 2 shows the outdoor Tennis Courts, located outside the front of the centre.
