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Macclesfield Cricket Club

Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3JA

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Overview

  • About View
    • Established in 1847, Macclesfield Cricket Club is a diverse club with 5 Senior XI Saturday teams, 2 Sunday XI teams, a Women & Girls' section and an academy supporting children from age 6 to 19 years old.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: clubhouse and bar, home and away changing rooms, changing room for umpires, cricket pitch and practice nets.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main entrance, the changing rooms and the toilet with adaptations.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located near the changing rooms.

Parking

  • The car park is located next to clubhouse.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a ramp or slope.
  • This car park is for visitors and colleagues only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The venue has a public car park nearby.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • The portable ramp is used to overcome the door threshold into the clubhouse.

The Clubhouse

  • Location and Service View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the centre of the clubhouse.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located between the umpire changing room and the away changing room.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a hand towel and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: coat hooks and a baby changing table.
    • There is stepped access into the shower cubicle.

Standard Changing Room (Home)

  • The most accessible route to the changing room has ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • Additional features include a mirror and coat hooks .
  • The changing room has a waste bin.

Standard Changing Room (Away)

  • The most accessible route to the changing room has ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • Additional features include a mirror and coat hooks .
  • The changing room has a waste bin.

Standard Changing Room (Umpire)

  • The most accessible route to the changing room has ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • Additional features include a mirror and coat hooks .
  • The changing room has a waste bin.

Outdoor Seating Area (Terrace)

  • The seating area is located outside the clubhouse.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the decked area from the clubhouse.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the threshold of the door leading from the bar area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Outdoor Spaces (Cricket Pitches)

  • The following is available in this area: sports pitches and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: practice nets and access to the bowling green .
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass and decking.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the cricket pitches and the bowling green.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • Sports Ground View
    • The following information is for the cricket ground/pitch.
    • There are some footpaths around the pitch.
    • The paths have uneven surfaces.
    • The paths consist of grass, decking and paving slabs.