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Disabled Access Guide for Sandhurst Sports Centre
Owlsmoor Road
Sandhurst
Berkshire
GU47 0SD
Tel: 01344 778 836
Fax: 01344 779 198
Email: edgbarrow.sports-centre@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Web: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:30 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:30 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Sandhurst.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sandhurst.
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 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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.8m x 5.1m (9ft 2in x 16ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) 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 side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading 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.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 5 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.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) 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.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not 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 rear of the main corridor.
The fitness suite is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
There is 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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Training provided is disability awareness.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the rear of the venue.
The standard changing room is 36m (39yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the gymnasium.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the rear of the main corridor.
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 95cm (3ft 1in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 245cm x 275cm (8ft x 9ft ).
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 182cm (5ft 11in).
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 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 42cm (1ft 4in).
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 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 81cm (2ft 7in) high.
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 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.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 58cm (1ft 10in).
Other facilities available are an adapted toilet and sink.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 off the main corridor.
The female and male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) 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 within the standard toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
