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Introduction (RPC Dundee - 3G Pitches)

• The Regional Performance Centre for Sport consists of: Regional Performance Centre for Sport (RPC Dundee) - Main Building; Indoor and Outdoor 3G Pitches; Athletics Building with indoor track and training facilities; Ronnie McIntosh Stadium for athletics; Mark Stewart Cycling Track.
• To the rear of the main building there are two 3G artificial turf pitches, one indoor and one outdoor. Users of the pitches share the changing rooms and toilet facilities in the main building.
• Regional Performance Centre for Sport (RPC Dundee) link (new tab) - click here.
• RPC Dundee - Athletics Building link (new tab) - click here.
• RPC Dundee - Ronnie McIntosh Stadium link (new tab) - click here.
• RPC Dundee - Mark Stewart Cycling Track link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 22:00.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Dundee.

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  • The Regional Performance Centre Dundee is located in the Caird Park area, north of Dundee, just off the A90.
  • Mains Loan is accessed from Claverhouse Road. The junction from the A90 Ring Road is now permanently closed.
  • The nearest Bus Stop is Kingsway East, about 450m walk from the centre.

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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 front and side of the main building off Mains Loan.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 490cm x 600cm (16ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 95m (103yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is additional parking outside the athletics building, stadium and cycle track.
  • There are 2 electric car charging bays.

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Outside Access (Indoor Pitch - Main Entrance (Players and Coaches))

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the main building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Indoor Pitch - Side Entrance (Spectators))

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building to the left.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a second similar door on the same side of the building.
  • These doors are usually kept locked and opened during events only.

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Inside Access (Indoor 3G Pitch)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • It should be noted that the surface within the building is all 3G artificial turf.

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Level Change (Outdoor 3G Pitch)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the Indoor 3G Pitch up to the Outdoor 3G Pitch.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • This is a long slight slope without landings.

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Access Point (Outdoor 3G Pitch)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the top of the access ramp in the far corner of the pitch from the main building.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There is a metal grid at the entrance to the gate.

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Outdoor 3G Pitch

• The all weather outdoor pitch is located above and to the right of the Indoor 3G Pitch building.
• The pitch and surround are turfed with 3G artificial turf for all weather usage which wheelchair users may find difficult to traverse.
• There is a tarmacked area of hardstanding for wheelchair users to the left of the access gate.
• There are markings and goalposts for both rugby and football.
• Weather shelters for coaches and substitutes only are located pitch side on the far side from the entrance.
• There is no seating available.
• There is a high metal fence surrounding the pitch.

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Level Change (Main Building Links)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you exit the main building main entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located straight ahead as you exit the Main Building Pitches Link Entrance.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• 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 both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • There is a level path that links the main building Main Entrance and Pitches Link entrance externally.

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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 step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 99cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 236cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 192cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Pitches Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the main building opposite the indoor pitch building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 129cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/04/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access (Ground Floor)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the Performance Suite.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Rooms 1 to 8, 10)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the main corridor at the rear of the building.
• 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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  • Changing rooms 1, 3 and 5 are designated Male Change.
  • Changing rooms 2, 4 and 6 are designated Female Change.
  • Changing rooms 7, 8 and 10 are unisex.
  • Changing rooms 1, 2, 7 and 8 have a larger ambulant shower cubicle with drop down seat, height 50cm, and drop down handrail (missing in some changing rooms).
  • Changing room 10 also has lockers. For other changing rooms the lockers are in the main corridors.

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Accessible Toilet (Changing Room 9 - Without Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within changing room 9, on the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 169cm x 219cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Changing Places (Both Sides Transfer)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the left as you enter the main entrance on the left of the main corridor.
  • The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The width of the door is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 300cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • There is a drop down seat height 51cm and a detachable shower adjacent to the changing bench space.
  • The doors are opened and locked electronically by touch pad.
  • There is a similar Changing Places facility located beside this one (photographs 15 to 20).

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, on the left of the main corridor.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 37m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a chair without armrests available.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, on the left of the main corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 187cm x 220cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 123cm (4ft).
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 99cm and 135cm from the floor.
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet facility opposite at this location, but with left hand transfer (photographs 9 to 12).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance on the left of the main corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The ambulant toilet cubicles have a single horizontal rail on the right (male) or the right (female) as you face the pan.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.