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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include two swimming pools, fitness suite, exercise/dance/spinning studios, Scrambles Cafe, osteopath clinic, and a function room with bar.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include 3G floodlit football pitches, two astro turfs and 2 grass pitches.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Rye House.

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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 at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile 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 not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).

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Outside Access (Sports Ground Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Sports Ground Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you enter the sports ground.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left as you enter the sports ground.
• There is / are 12 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium height.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Sports Grounds

• There is level access to all the pitches.
• There are concrete paths around all pitches.
• The pathways are 120cm wide.
• There is no seating available.
• Bookings for the pitches are done via reception.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite and studios.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left just beyond the reception.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the rear of the foyer.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium height.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Sports Hall)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading to the sports hall.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium height.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 3 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right to the rear of the main foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
• The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 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 not 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 medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 150cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the company.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper body ergometer and the upper body multi-station.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The staff are trained to be able to deal with various needs.
  • The fitness suite is on two levels, however the upper level can only be accessed via stairs.

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Eating and Drinking (Scrambles Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located on the first floor.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located within the changing village.
• The facility is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 280cm x 240cm (9ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 47cm (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 70cm (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.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is free standing.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• 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 50cm (1ft 8in).

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located within the changing village.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Accessible Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
• The facility is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 260cm x 240cm (8ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 46cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 70cm (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.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is free standing.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• 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 50cm (1ft 8in).

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the main corridor to the left.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main corridor to the right.
  • The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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.
• This service cannot be requested.