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Stratford Sports Club

Swans Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a sports complex offering adult & junior cricket, hockey, snooker, squash, tennis, pickleball and wellness courses.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: cricket pitch, changing rooms, a clubhouse bar, lounge and function rooms.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest train station is Stratford upon Avon.
  • 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: entrance to the clubhouse, tennis pavilion and picnic area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some of the shower cubicles, the squash courts and the snooker room.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and automatic 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: Dementia Awareness Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the clubhouse corridor and in the tennis pavilion.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the clubhouse corridor and in the tennis pavilion.
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the clubhouse and in the tennis pavilion.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the clubhouse and in the tennis pavilion.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the clubhouse.
    • There are Home and Away changing rooms, also changing rooms for male and female visitors in the clubhouse and tennis pavilion.

Parking

  • The car park is located at the front of the clubhouse.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a ramp or slope.
  • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is designated parking for members who may have free parking included as part of their membership package.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left side of the club house.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is an entrance buzzer for visitors requiring assistance.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (The Clubhouse Lounge)

  • This entrance is located to the right side after entering.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.

The Clubhouse Lounge

  • Location and Service View
    • The clubhouse lounge is located to the right side after entering.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The height of the counter is 108cm.
    • 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
    • There are 3 sets of double doors that lead out to the terrace. These doors have one door locked, which can be opened on request. The maximum opening width is 160cm.
    • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Seating Area (The Clubhouse Terrace)

  • The seating area is located outside the main clubhouse.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lower level and pitch side areas.
  • 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 with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables and adapted picnic tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (The Clubhouse - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead and down the ramp, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a ramp or slope and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access 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 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • 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 43cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks and a baby changing table.
    • There is a wall mounted baby-safe seat in this toilet.

The Middle Bar

  • Location and Service View
    • Middle Bar is located next to the clubhouse lounge.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • 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.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 108cm.
    • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
    • There is access into this room from the corridor via manual, double doors with an opening width of 132cm.
    • There are sliding partition screens that are used for some events.
    • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

The Committee Room

  • The room is located off the Middle Bar.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Access To (The Snooker Room)

  • The snooker room is located off the entrance corridor, to the right.
  • The journey time from the entrance is approximately 4 minutes.
  • The most accessible route has a ramp or slope, steps and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access to the snooker room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There are further steps down to the snooker tables.
  • Step-free access to this area can be arranged by contacting staff in advance.

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • The changing room surveyed is located next to the toilets in the clubhouse.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a ramp or slope, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a dry seat for changing.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • Additional features include coat hooks .
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is stepped access into the shower cubicle.
  • There is also a male changing room with a similar layout.

Standard Changing Room (Home)

  • The changing room surveyed is located next to the toilets in the clubhouse.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a ramp or slope, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is stepped access into the changing room.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a wash basin and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • Additional features include coat hooks .
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is stepped access into the shower cubicle.
  • The Away changing room also has stepped access.

Toilet with Adaptations (Tennis Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located inside the tennis pavilion.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • 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 44cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.

Outdoor Spaces (Cricket Pitch and Tennis Courts)

  • The following is available in this area: sports pitches and sports courts.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: practice nets, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and a tennis pavilion .
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and paving slabs.
  • 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 tennis pavilion.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.
  • Sports Ground View
    • The following information is for the cricket ground/pitch.
    • There are no footpaths around the pitch.
    • Spectator seating available includes: benches.