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Sports Complex, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin, DUBLIN 9

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a Swimming Pool, a Sauna and Steam room, the Fitness Centre, an Aerobic Studio, Zest Cafe.

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:30 - 22:30.
  • Tuesday 06:30 - 22:30.
  • Wednesday 06:30 - 22:30.
  • Thursday 06:30 - 22:30.
  • Friday 06:30 - 22:30.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 20:00.
  • Comments View
    • The Sports Complex is open 11.00 - 19.00 on Bank Holidays..

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Connolly.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is on the far side of the College Park Apartments.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 300cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
    • The nearest designated bay is 124m (136yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side entrance.
    • The furthest designated bay is 134m (147yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side 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.
  • Comments View
    • The dimensions are for the nearest designated space.
    • The far space is 400 cm x 450 cm.
    • A members wristband is required to access the car park.
    • There is also parking avaialble under the College Park Apartments, which has a height restriction of 190 cm.
    • There are a further 2 designated bays available here if required. There is a standard lift available to exit this area.
    • There is a Set Down area outside the Sports Complex Front entrance.

Outside Access (Sports Complex Front Entrance)

  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • The door is kept locked. Visitors need to use the intercom to get reception to unlock.
    • Then is also an automatic revolving door available to the left of this door as you face it.

Outside Access (Sports Complex Campus Side Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located opposite Larkfield and Hampstead Apartments.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open by revolving.
  • The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

Level Change (Sports Complex Campus Side Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Level Change (Sports Complex Foyer)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located In the foyer of the Sports Complex.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • This ramp lead from the Campus Side entrance to the reception and entrances to the Sports Centre and Swimming Pool.
    • There is level access to these from the Sport Complex Front Entrance.

Reception (Main)

  • The reception desk is 28m (31yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side Entrance.
  • There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • The reception desk is high height.
  • The desk has a lowered section.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.

Outside Access (Swimming Pool Side Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the main complex. corridor, opposite Reception.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

Inside Access

  • 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 system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in the Fitness Suites.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
  • Comments View
    • The photograph shows the Aerobic Studio, located on the 1st floor, next to the Fitness Centre.

Standard Changing Room (Family)

  • There are standard changing rooms available.
  • The standard changing rooms are located opposite the Swimming Pool Side entrance.
  • The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.
  • The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Swimming Pool.
  • There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
  • Comments View
    • This changing room contains lockers set aside for wheelchair users.

Standard Shower (Family Changing Room)

  • There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Standard Changing Room (Male and Female)

  • There are standard changing rooms available.
  • The standard changing rooms are located in the corridor leading to the lift and stairs.
  • The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.
  • The standard changing room is 22m (24yd) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Swimming Pool.

Standard Shower (Male and Female Changing Room)

  • There are standard level access shower facilities available.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The showers contain a larger cubicle with a door which opens outwards.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located within the standard changing rooms.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is not a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 215cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 accessible toilet.
    • There are mirrors in the accessible 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 53cm (1ft 9in).
    • 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 (3ft 3in).
    • 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 (3ft 3in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • The details here are for the adapted toilet in the male changing room.
    • There is a similar cubicle in the female changing room.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilets are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilets are located in the standard changing rooms.
    • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The unisex toilets are located into family changing room.
    • Unisex toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the Swimming Pool Side entire.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the family changing room.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • The toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards.

Swimming Pool

  • There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
  • There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
  • There is not a wet side chair available.
  • There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • The hoist is manual.
  • There are not steps into the swimming pool.
  • There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
  • There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • 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 medium.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left past the reception at the end of the corridor in the stairwell.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg 4 persons.
  • The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Swimming Pool side entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.
  • Comments View
    • This lift gives access to the Fitness Centre on the first floor.

Accessible Shower

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The showers are located in the adapted toilets.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Fitness Suite (Fitness Centre)

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
    • The fitness suite is 28m (31yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • Level access is by lift.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
    • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Wheelchair Treadmill, Free Weights, Cable Machine.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • Some treadmills are accessed by a medium step.

Eating and Drinking (Zest)

  • The following information is for the cafe.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is 10m (32ft 10in) from the Sports Complex Campus Side Entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Comments View
    • The photographs shows the link between the 1st floors of the Sport Centre and Swimming Pool sides.
    • This is via a bridge with a moderate ramp, 146 cm wide, and 6 deep steps with handrails both sides. The stairs are overcome by a platform lift 82 x 122 cm wide.

Additional Info

  • The photograph shows the set down point located outside the Sports Complex Front Entrance.