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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, spa and studios.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the adjoining sports arena and Velodrome.
• Related link Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-city-council/access-guides/sir-chris-hoy-velodrome
• Related link Emirates Arena.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-city-council/access-guides/emirates-arena

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Dalmarnock.
• The nearest underground station is Bridgeton.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 650cm (12ft 2in x 21ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 65m (71yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • 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 London Road entrances.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open by revolving.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The main revolving doors are automatic.
  • There are push pad operated doors to the left which are fully automatic on exit.

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Outside Access (London Road Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The automatic doors are on the right as you enter.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 33m (36yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 93cm x 210cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Comments View
  • Entering the staircase requires assistance from any staff member as there is a swipe to enter system.

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Other Floors (Front Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Reception (Gym/Spa)

• The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• This is by lift.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the gym and spa.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is 10m (32ft 10in) 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 heavy.
  • The opening is 184cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is not available.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the lift.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing rooms are located through to the right from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 17m (19yd) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located through to the right from the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 255cm x 360cm (8ft 4in x 11ft 10in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • 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 not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• Other facilities available are a flip down seat.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located through to the right from the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.