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Sports Ground Pavilion

Canterbury Christ Church University, Stodmarsh, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4AR

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the Sports Pavilion from the onsite car park is step-free and level.
  • The approach to the Sports Pavilion from Stodmarsh Road is step-free via slight downwards slope.
  • There are two entrances into the Sports Pavilion.
    The entrance at the front is step-free via steep ramps and the entrance at the rear is step-free via steep ramps.
    Both entrances also have stepped access which can be overcame with the steep ramps.
    The rear entrance is used for the sports teams as they enter the building after a game.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by signage.
  • Both entrances provides access to the entrance foyer of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth and consist of vinyl and carpet. Some flooring has a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in the entrance area with a mixture of seating available.
  • There is limited wayfinding signage available throughout the building.
  • There are doors permanently held open in the main circulation areas and some areas have narrow walkways.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the building along the corridor to the right.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the building along the corridor to the right.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the left and right corridors as you enter the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and female changing room facilities.

Parking

  • 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 is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 254cm (width) x 487cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 175cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the front entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Front)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • 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 and 45cm.
  • There is a steep ramp located at either side of the entrance door.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the step in the entrance threshold is 6cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Room (First Aid)

  • The room is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: treatment tables/beds.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not 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 and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 202cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 134cm from the floor.
    • 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 are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.