Disabled Access Guide for Tolworth Court Sports Ground

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Address:
Old Kingston Road
Tolworth
Surrey
KT4 7QH

Tel: 020 8547 7412

Email: sport@kingston.ac.uk

Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk

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Introduction

Tolworth Court provides facilities for outdoor sports including a number of grass pitches for rugby, football and cricket.

There is a floodlit hard court area with space for three tennis courts, two netball courts or a five-a-side football pitch.

These facilities are available for hire throughout the year, but must be booked in advance.

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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Tolworth.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Tolworth.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5m (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).

The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the Pavillion entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the Pavillion 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 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 (Pavillion Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Pavillion.

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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Pavilion 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.

Reception

The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the Pavillion 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.

Inside Access (Pavilion)

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

The photograph shows the Function Room, located for the 1st floor.

Other Floors (Pavillion)

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.

Lift (Pavillion)

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the left as you enter the Pavillion.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the Pavillion entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.39m (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

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 not 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 have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

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 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.

The adapted toilet is located on the 1st floor, just outside the lift.

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 locking handle.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 102cm (3ft 4in).

The door is heavy.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).

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 80cm (2ft 7in).

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 available in the cubicle.

There is a coat hook.

The coat hook is not 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 48cm (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 125cm (4ft 1in) high.

There is not a toilet roll holder.

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.

There are also adapted toilets available in both adapted changing rooms, with the transfer spaces on either side.

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 on the ground floor, by the lift.

The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the Pavillion entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

These toilets contain a cubicle with a door which opens outwards.

There are also toilets available in all standard changing rooms.

Adapted Changing Room

There are adapted changing rooms available.

The adapted changing rooms are located on the ground floor, just inside the main corridor.

The adapted changing room is 20m (22yd) from the Pavillion entrance.

The adapted changing room is 14m (15yd) from the reception desk.

The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 240cm x 240cm (7ft 10in x 7ft 10in).

There is a wheel in shower.

There are handrails.

Other facilities available are adapted toilets.

There is not level access to the adapted changing rooms.

There are 2 adapted changing rooms available.

There are also accessible lockers available just outside these changing rooms, shown in photograph 2.

Adapted Shower

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the adapted changing rooms.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).

Standard Changing Room

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor, along the main corridor.

The standard changing room is 21m (23yd) from the Pavillion entrance.

The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.

There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

There are 14 team changing rooms located along the corridor.

The distances given above are for changing room 1.

There are also male and female officials changing rooms (shown in photograph 2) located just inside the main corridor, which are slightly smaller than the team changing rooms.