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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an activity hall, artificial floodlit pitch, athletics track, badminton courts, a gym, sports hall, sports therapy and squash courts.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the right as you face the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 330cm x 500cm (10ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated 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 building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path approaching the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are turnstile barriers and a gate to the left of the reception desk as you enter the building.
  • The gate provides access to wheelchairs and pushchairs.
  • The gate opens away from you (automatically).
  • The gate is opened by reception staff.
  • The gate is 86cm wide.
  • The turnstile barriers are 54cm wide.
  • There is a membership card reader.
  • The height of the membership card reader is 101cm.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located in the main ground floor corridor.
  • The fitness suite is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 164cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bikes, resistance machines, and the synergy kit.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

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Level Change (First to Second Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the far end of the main corrdidor.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There are multiple ramps in this area.
  • These ramps are used to provide access to the first and second floors.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located within the fitness suite.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the squash courts, sports hall viewing area, first floor of the fitness suite and dance studios.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the venue.
• 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
  • A female standard changing room is available in the same location.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • There are separate female and male accessible toilets available.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 180cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 (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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 70cm (2ft 4in).

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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 outside the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.