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Introduction

• The Indoor Athletics Building contains a 132 metre, 6-lane sprints and hurdles track, long jump / triple jump pit, pole vault area, high jump area, strength and conditioning area and weight lifting area.

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• Comments View
  • The Indoor Athletics Building is located to the east side of campus within Zone E, and can be accessed by either North or South Loop Roads via Kingston Road.

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Opening Times (Indoor Athletics Centre)

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
    Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
    Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane.
  • There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
• By Bus View
  • There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
• Useful Links View
  • Brunel University Finding Us.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 268268.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 267100.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 265 265.
• Email: [email protected].
• The above contact details are for pre-application enquiries. For details of who to contact for other application enquiries, please visit the webpage above.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Sport's Centre Carpark.
  • The car park is located off North Loop Road and in Zone E of the campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off North Loop Road and in Zone E of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Brunel Sports Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 590cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the entrance of the St Johns Car Park opposite.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the car park to the campus walkway.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Sports Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 130m (142yd 6in) from the car park to the Indoor Athletics Building.
• Comments View
  • There are additional Blue Badge bays located at the side of the building, opposite Lacy Hall and Kilmorey Hall. For further information on this parking, please refer to the relevant guides.
  • Parking on campus and in the local area is very restricted.
  • Barriers control access to the site and all vehicles must display a valid permit.
  • Pay and display parking is available, and pay machines are available in several sites around the campus.
  • Parking can be paid for using the RingGo cashless parking solution or alternatively additional at payment machines which accept cash (coins) payments.
  • Parking is free after 16:00 and before 08:00 Monday to Friday or at the weekend.
  • Parking is free for motorcycles or scooters.
  • To use the accessible parking bays, virtual permits need to be registered for at the main reception in the Eastern Gateway Building. Blue Badges must be displayed.

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Outside Access

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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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the long, easy slope that leads from the pedestrian walkway approach to the entrance.

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Reception

• The Indoor Athletics Building Reception is located ahead as you enter.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/03/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is a sofa located next to the reception desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Music is played at various times during specific training sessions.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located at the rear left side of the building.
  • The fitness suite is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available for induction.
  • Staff are not trained to use the portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 9 and 10 show the dedicated weight lifting area located on the right before the main gym area.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left side of the building as you pass reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 100cm.
• Comments View
  • The door to the accessible toilet is located between the doors into the female and male standard toilets.
  • Care should be taken when opening this door from the inside.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the left side main corridor of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.