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Introduction (RPC Dundee - Mark Stewart Cycling Track)

• 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.
• Formerly Caird Park Velodrome, The Mark Stewart Cycling Track is located next to the Athletics Building, located north of the main RPC Dundee building with its own parking facilities. The cycle track shares changing rooms, accessible and standard toilet facilities within the Athletics Building. Additional facilities are available 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 - 3G Pitches 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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• Comments View
  • 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.

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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 athletics building, track and cycle track.
  • 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 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 electric car charging bays in this car park.

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Outside Access (Accessible - Single Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the curve at the Mains Loan end of the track.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the car park and the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Accessible - Double Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the curve at the Mains Loan end of the track.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 330cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the car park and the track side.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a steep slope beyond the gates as you access the track banked curve.

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Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the track opposite the Athletics Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located from the car park to the steps.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Level Change (Track Camber)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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• Comments View
  • The banking varies from slight on the straights to 14 degrees on the curves.

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Velodrome

• Formerly called Caird Park Velodrome, the Mark Walker Cycle Track is an outdoor floodlit 402m long velodrome.
• The maximum slope across the track on the curves is 14 degrees.
• The track is an oval with a central warm-up area and metal fencing to the outer edges.
• The minimum slope across the track on the straights is about 3.5 degrees.
• The track is useable throughout the year and has an all-weather tarmac surface.
• Parking, changing and toilet facilities used are shared with the Athletics Building adjacent.
• The cycle track is the home of the Discovery Junior Cycle Club.

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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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• Comments View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Athletics Building - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.

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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 View
  • There are similar cubicles in both male and female standard toilet facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Accessible Change 01 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower within this cubicle.

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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 View
  • There is a slight ramped lip at the edge of the shower area.

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Accessible Toilet (Accessible Change 02)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• 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 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).
• 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is also an accessible shower facility in this room.

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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 View
  • There is a small ramped lip at the edge of the shower area.

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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 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.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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.