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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports halls, studio, fitness suite and meeting room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include playing fields and schools.
• Related link Kilmarnock Academy.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/east-ayrshire-council/access-guides/kilmarnock-academy

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 left side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Leisure Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • 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 double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
• Comments View
  • The first set of doors provides access to reception and the meeting room.

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Entrance (Internal Link Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the leisure centre, leading to the school building.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Comments View
  • The internal link doors have a swipe entry system to the schools.
  • There are similar entrances on the first floor.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the leisure centre entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The handrail on the right is embedded into the wall recess.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter, near the link entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the leisure centre entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The fitness suite is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 87cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weight training equipment.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Outdoor Pitches

• There are artificial, grass and tarmac pitch/court areas to the side of the building.
• There is level access from the building to the areas.
• There are easy slopes down to access the artificial pitches.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the leisure centre entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the rear corridor.
• 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 a mixture of female, male and unisex changing rooms available.

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Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located at the rear of the building.
• The facility is 75m (82yd 1in) from the leisure centre entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 266cm x 375cm (8ft 9in x 12ft 4in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There are also dropdown rails for the shower.

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Accessible Changing Room (First Floor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
• The facility is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 210cm x 375cm (6ft 11in x 12ft 4in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 305cm (10ft).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There are also dropdown rails for the shower.

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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.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the leisure centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the leisure centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • 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 by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 225cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not 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.
  • 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 and non-infectious waste 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are 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
  • 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are further accessible toilets within the accessible changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.