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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a gym, workout classes, sports halls and courts, pitches and athletics.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Sutton Coldfield Station.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor gym.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the first and second floor.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located within the female changing room.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor corridor.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female changing room.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building .
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 243cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 90m from the main entrance .
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building .
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Access Point

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located externally, opposite the main entrance.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is a double gate at this access point.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 138cm.
  • The gates open towards you.
  • The gates require effort to open.
  • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 197cm.
  • The gates have a high colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the running track. The keycode required for this entrance is available from reception. .

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the right when entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
  • The accessible entrance is 97cm wide.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is stepped access to the first floor gym area from the ground floor gym area. There is also a long steep ramp located to the rear of the building on the ground floor which accesses the ground, first and second floors. Gym staff members will assist if required when using the ramp. .
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor gym .
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the ground, first floor and second floor .
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow openings.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the ground floor and first floor .
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is not step-free level access throughout.
• The following areas have stepped access: the first floor gym.
• There are no doors along circulation routes.
• Access throughout may include pillars.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• The ground floor area has mainly free weights and first floor level has cardio machines.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs are located to the left of the main corridor .
• the ground, first floor (studio 4) and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Spiral Staircase)

• The stairs are located to the left when entering the gym on the ground floor .
• The ground floor and first floor levels of the gym can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Room (The Bob Stearn Hall - Ground Floor)

• The room is located on the left of the corridor when entering the leisure centre .
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Room (Studio 3)

• The room is located on the second floor.
• The distance from the ramp is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Studio 4 - Spinning)

• The room is located on the first floor .
• The distance from the main stairs is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the room has stepped access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Changing Room (Female Changing Room)

• The changing room surveyed is located on the left hand corridor .
• The distance from the main entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is a second door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 123cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard shower, a toilet with adaptations, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
• Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a baby changing table, a locker and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
• There is also a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• There is a shower in the changing room.
• There is step-free level access to the shower cubicle.
• There is a fixed shower head.
• The shower controls are push.
• There is no shower seat.
• There are no grab rails for the shower.
• There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female Changing Room - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located inside the female changing room .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 32m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a varying colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 109cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.