Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Ayrshire Athletics Arena

Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located round to the right as you enter the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets and standard changing rooms.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located round to the right as you enter the main entrance, and in the standard changing rooms.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located to the right as you enter, in the corridor between the gym and main hall.
    • There are 2 similar Changing Places facilities in the rear corridor where the changing bench can be used in either.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located to the right as you enter the main entrance, near the end of the main corridor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you enter the main entrance, off the main corridor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located round to the right as you enter the main entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the side of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in the turning circle at the front of the building.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Parking (Public Car Park)

  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located off Queens Drive, beside the outdoor facilities.
    • The name of the car park is Ayrshire Athletics Arena Car Park / Electric Vehicle Charging Hub.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor along most circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Gym

  • The gym is located through to the rear right of the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the rear rubber matted area.
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the right as you enter, near the end of the main corridor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 45m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
    • There is a ceiling tracking hoist.
    • The hoist accesses all areas.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 239cm (width) x 325cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 173cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 72cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located round to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 268cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 202cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right as you enter the main entrance, in the corridor between the gym and main hall.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 305cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 170cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are 2 similar changing facilities in this corridor, the changing bench can be used in either.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room is located round to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is also a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: sports courts and an athletics track.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is no signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is stepped access to the upper two rows.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Designated Seating

  • The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
  • The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions can sit next to you.
  • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).