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Steve Backley National Throws Centre

Loughborough University, Holywell Park, Loughborough, LE11 3QF

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; an all weather canopy, a throwing area consisting of grass, a throwing area consisting of gravel/course sand and throwing areas consisting of foam matting.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking (Loughborough University Stadium)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the rear of Loughborough University Stadium at the end of the road leading to the throwing centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 251cm x 485cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Steven Backley National Throw Centre Entrance Gate.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Holywell Park Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Holywell Park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Parking (Holywell Park Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the southeast side of Holywell Park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 54m from the Holywell Park Conference Centre.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located outside the Holywell Conference Centre.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Holywell Conference Centre.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Entrance to Grounds and Pathway)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the access road leading from Holywell Park Site/Campus car park.
    • This entrance gives access to the grounds.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 139cm (4ft 7in).
    • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key code reader is 118cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • The threshold is created by the dropped kerb creating a slight lip.
    • There is a release button to exit the gate.
    • The release button is 115cm high.

Pathway to the Steve Backley National Throws Centre

  • The pathway is located at the far side of the entry gate.
  • There are very easy slopes along the path.
  • The width of the path is 178cm.
  • The path is tarmac and there are no uneven surfaces.
  • The path continues for approximately 65m until you reach the throwing area.

Throwing Area

  • At the end of the entrance path is the throwing area.
  • The throwing area is level.
  • There is a canopy to provide weather protection.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the throwing area.
  • Most surfaces are foam matting.
  • Some throwing areas are gravel or grass.
  • There is some seating.
  • The seating does not have armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Loughborough University Stadium.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the Loughborough University Stadium.