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Disabled Access Guide for Tooting Bec Athletics Track
Tooting Bec Road
Tooting
London
SW17 8BW
Tel: 020 8871 7171
Email: tootingareasportsteam@wandsworth.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/sport
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include an athletics track and field, sports pitches and a fitness suite.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Tooting.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Balham.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Tooting Bec.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is The Tooting Bec Common Car Park.
The car park is located in Dr Johnson Avenue.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Blue Badge holders can park next to the track if the venue is contacted in advance.
Outside Access (Main Gate)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Reception/Gym)
This information is for the entrance located trackside.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Reception/Gym)
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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the reception entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access (Reception/Gym)
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the fitness gym.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite (Gym)
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located directly next to reception.
The fitness suite is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equity Training.
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
Treadmill
Upright Cycle
Recumbent Cycle
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Other IFI equipment includes shoulder press.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
IFI level unknown at time of research.
Outside Access (Fitness Suite)
This information is for the entrance located trackside.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 119cm (3ft 10in).
Inside Access (Fitness Suite)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played whilst fitness sessions take place.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
Sports Grounds
Non Segregated Access (Home and Away seating)
Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
Adapted toilets are available.
The adapted toilet is located inside the changing rooms.
There is not an audio description service.
There are standard seating areas only in the sports stand.
There is space to sit below and in front of the standard first row seats and next to the stand.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the right of the reception entrance.
The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the reception entrance.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the athletics track.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Level Change (All Changing and Toilet Facilities)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the changing facilities.
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 118cm (3ft 10in).
Adapted Toilet (Male)
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 25m (27yd) from the reception entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the male changing rooms.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is a male only toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
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.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not 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 the right.
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 a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 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 fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 Toilet (Female)
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 28m (30yd) from the reception entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the female changing rooms.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is a female only 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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 161cm x 251cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 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 93cm (3ft ).
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 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 a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 (Male)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the male changing rooms.
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.
Adapted Shower (Female)
The showers are located in the female changing rooms.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
There is not 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 Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing rooms.
The female toilets are 35m (38yd) from the reception entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male changing rooms.
The male toilets are 27m (29yd) from the reception entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Children under the age of 10 must be supervised.
