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Disabled Access Guide for Sports Hall
University of Leicester
40 Manor Road
Oadby
Leicester
LE2 2LL
Tel: 0116 271 9144
Fax: 0116 271 1636
Email: sport@le.ac.uk
Web: http://www.le.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 21:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 21:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 21:45 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 21:45 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 21:45 |
| Saturday | 10:45 - 18:15 |
| Sunday | 10:45 - 18:15 |
Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include a floodlit all weather pitch, tennis courts, floodlit field, turf 5-a-side pitch, cinder running track and a soccer pitch.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Leicester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leicester.
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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.5m (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 56m (61yd) 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 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 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in some parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used on the ground floor only.
The scooter cannot be used in the main sports hall.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Arrangements can be made for charging scooters or wheelchairs, please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk in the first instance.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional sports hall facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the left as you enter the building.
The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the sports hall.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
The shower has a fixed head at a height of 180cm
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the changing room entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the separate male and female changing rooms, at the entrance to the showers.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
There are separate male and female toilets.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 190cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 2in).
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser 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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot 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.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
A BSL interpreter can be arranged as required.
Documents can be created in Braille on request.
Please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk for further information.
