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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall, fitness suite and a swimming pool.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include 3 floodlit astroturf pitches.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 19:00.

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  • Opening times may vary, so please check with the centre before visiting.

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Location

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

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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 can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 495cm x 580cm (16ft 3in x 19ft).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block 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 (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

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

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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 not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Astroturf Pitches

• There are three astroturf floodlit pitches.
• There is a steep slope on the path leading to the gate entrance.
• The slope has handrails on both sides and is 145cm in width.
• Access to the pitches is via a single width gate (84cm) that opens towards you (pull).

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Sports Hall

• The sports hall is located to the rear of the venue.
• There are two sets of double doors, with a width of 138cm to access the hall.

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Accessible Changing Room (Left and Right Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
• The facility is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 455cm x 195cm (14ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
• The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
• The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• 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 43cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• 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 51cm (1ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a flip down baby change which is 91cm in height.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side - Female and Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the poolside.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor at the rear of the venue.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the main corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the reception area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the fitness suite.

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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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 77cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the rear of the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.