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Disabled Access Guide for Islington Tennis Centre
Market Road
Islington
London
N7 9PL
Tel: 020 7700 1370
Fax: 020 7700 1729
Web: http://www.aquaterra.org/islington-tennis-centre
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include 6 Tennis Courts, Sauna/Steam-room and Fitness Suite.
Services/facilities within the grounds include 2 Tennis Courts.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.2m x 2.45m (13ft 9in x 8ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main accessible 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 not a designated drop off point.
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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a separate entrance and exit.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the street to 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 width of the ramp or slope is 124cm (4ft ).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There are some easy and moderate slopes leading from the car parking to the entrance.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
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 has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Next to reception there is a 1m wide accessible gate.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter.
The fitness suite is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
Staff are not trained to use the portable hearing loop.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is not level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Viewing Gallery)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the viewing gallery.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Accessible Toilet (Foyer)
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is 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 88cm (2ft 10in).
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.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (Changing Room)
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the standard toilets.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing rom.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
There are similar adapted shower facilities in the female changing room.
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 in the standard changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the foyer.
The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the tennis courts.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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.
