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Sports Centre
Talbot Campus
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Tel: 01202 965012
Fax: 01202 555872
Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sports
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a sports hall, fitness suite, 2 studios and a climbing wall.
Opening Times (Term Time)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:15 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:15 - 16:30 |
Opening Times (Vacation)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:15 - 15:45 |
| Sunday | 10:15 - 15:45 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Talbot Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
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.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is a convenient drop off point located outside the entrance.
For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.
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 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
No Level Access (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.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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 not a hearing assistance system.
There are 48cm wide turnstiles located next to the reception.
There is also a 90cm wide gate available.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
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.
Photograph 1 shows the main sports hall.
Photograph 2 shows the entrance to Studio 1, which is 72cm wide.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the changing rooms and sports hall.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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 deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is not a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located directly behind the reception area.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.48m (3ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a moderate ramp directly in front of the lift on the ground floor.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
The fitness suite is 5m (16ft 4in) from the lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
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.
Many of the apparatus in the main part of the fitness suite can be made accessible to wheelchair users and have high visability markings.
Some of the apparatus in the CV room have high visability markings.
No Level Access (Cardio Vascular (CV) Room)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the 1st floor, leading up to the CV Room.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The ramp has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
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 42m (46yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located along the corridor containing the changing rooms.
There is not 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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 260cm x 210cm (8ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 10in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 102cm (3ft 4in) 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 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 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.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor, at the far side of the centre.
The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 29m (32yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the sports hall.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
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 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are not available.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
The showers are accesed by a shallow step.
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 not Type Talk aware.
The photograph shows Studio 2, located next to the changing rooms.
