Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include squash courts, a fitness suite and function rooms.
- Related link Barnsley Rugby Football Club.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/barnsley-rugby-football-club
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 00:00.
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- Opening times may vary..
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Barnsley.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Barnsley.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 550cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd) from the sports centre entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the sports centre 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking is also available to the rear of the cricket club.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the front of the building.
- 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the front of the building.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the side of the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the rear of the venue.
- The fitness suite is 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- 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.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- Menus are wall only.
- The type of food served here is pub food.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the reception desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is 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 heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 226cm (4ft 7in 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- A second accessible toilet is located to the rear of the venue.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 32m (35yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing rooms are located opposite the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- Standard showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
- There is one medium step to access the showers.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located next to reception.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Standard toilets also available within the squash area and the standard changing rooms.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.