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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall, main swimming pool, teaching pool, and a fitness suite.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of survey being carried out (September 2019), there was still construction work being carried out to the car park and outside area.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Littlehampton.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 400cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 146m (159yd 2ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 206cm (6ft 9in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right of the car park as you face the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left and right of the ramp.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right of the reception area.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• 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 presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Sports Hall

• The sports hall is located on the ground floor to the rear of the venue.
• There are two identical entrances to the hall.
• The heavy double doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors open to a width of 160cm.

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Entrance (Swimming Pool - Changing Village)

• This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor on the ground floor.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Swimming Pool (Teaching Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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• Comments View
  • The steps here can be converted in to a ramped entrance.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located at the end of the main ground floor corridor, to the left of the wet side changing rooms.
  • The facility is approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 326cm x 275cm (10ft 8in x 9ft).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 204cm (6ft 8in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • There is a height adjustable shower to the left of the changing bench.
  • There is an entrance within the changing place that leads out to the wet side changing area.
  • This door is 80cm wide and opens away from you (push).
  • The door can be locked from the inside by a twist lock.

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located within the changing village.
• The facility is 14m (15yd 11in) from the changing village entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 215cm x 290cm (7ft 1in x 9ft 6in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a flip-down seat and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a dry chair within the changing room.
  • The height of the baby change unit once extended is 90cm.
  • There are lockers located within the changing village or in the main corridor.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the end of the main ground floor corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the baby change unit once extended is 90cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beyond the reception desk, to the left of the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main 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 115cm x 120cm (3ft 9in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the first floor lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 82cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the company.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Kinesis, upper arm recumbent cycle and free weights.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Dry Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the corridor on the first floor.
• The facility is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 220cm x 226cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a flip-down seat and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • The height of the baby change unit once extended is 90cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Dry Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the first floor lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • ?The height of the baby change unit once extended is 90cm.
  • The female and male standard changing rooms are of the same layout and are located directly opposite each other.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the dry side changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the dry side changing rooms.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the female dry side facility.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the left side of the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.