Access Guide
Introduction (RPC Dundee - Athletics Building)
- 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.
- The Athletics Building is located north of the main building with its own parking facilities. Within the Athletics Building there is a 60m indoor track, jump track, high jump, pole vault, weights area, meeting room, changing rooms, accessible and standard toilet facilities. Additional facilities are available in the main building.
- Regional Performance Centre for Sport (RPC Dundee) 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.
- RPC Dundee - 3G Pitches link (new tab) - click here.
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.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Dundee.
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Comments
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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 to the Athletics Building, Ronnie McIntosh Stadium and Mark Stewart Cycle Track is Claverhouse Road, about 450m walk from the centre.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the front and side of the athletics building, track and cycle track.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Athletics Building main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Athletics Building 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front end of the Athletics Building.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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- There are 2 electric car charging bays in this car park.
Outside Access (Athletics Building - Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Athletics 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) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Athletics Building - Track Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on the path to the Stadium.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Inside Access
- 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 varied.
Athletics Hall
- The indoor athletics hall has an 80m straight track and long jump, high jump, pole vault and weights training areas.
- There is a 3cm lip on the weights training mat
- Caution must be taken when entering as this is a performance area.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the indoor athletics track.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the left as you enter.
- 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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- There are two changing rooms which may be designated male or female depending on usage.
- There are lockers, hooks and bench seating in both changing rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations (Accessible Change 01 - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter on the left of the corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 229cm x 395cm (7ft 6in x 12ft 12in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 154cm (5ft 1in).
- 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 fully functional.
- 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.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 96cm.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high 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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Comments
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- There is an accessible shower within this cubicle.
Accessible Shower (Accessible Change 01)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet cubicle 01.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; emergency alarm, shower curtain, low level lockers.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a slight ramped lip at the edge of the shower area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Accessible Change 02)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text, Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter on the right of the corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 279cm x 250cm (9ft 2in x 8ft 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 207cm (6ft 9in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There is also an accessible shower facility in this room.
Accessible Shower (Accessible Change 02)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet facility 02.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; emergency alarm, shower curtain.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a small ramped lip at the edge of the shower area.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter on the left of the corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter on the left of the corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The ambulant cubicles only have a single horizontal rail on one side.
- There is a parent and baby cubicle in both male and female standard toilet facilities.
Parent and Baby Room (Standard Toilets)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located in the standard male and female toilet facilities.
- 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 and pictorial 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 78cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is 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
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- There are similar cubicles in both male and female standard toilet facilities.
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.