Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a conference room, snack bar and changing rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include 8 mini soccer pitches and 2 junior pitches.
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Comments
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- The venue is home to a number of junior football clubs, including the South London Special League.
- It is also used for training and conferences and is available to hire.
- Opening times are according to the match/ event programme.
- Please contact the centre for details.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Shooters Hill.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Charlton.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are some parking bays next to the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located facing the pitches.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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- There is a similar entrance to the left of the main entrance which leads directly to the changing room corridor.
- These doors are 130 cm wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the car park up to the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance, faing the pitches.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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- The second section of the ramp has a handrail to the left.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- The classroom is on the first floor.
- It has sliding doors with level access onto a balcony overlooking the pitches.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15 + steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 142cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Eating and Drinking (Snack Bar)
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is drinks, fast food and snacks.
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- Food is available on match days.
- There is no seating area.
- Food would normally be taken outside.
- Catering can be provided for functions in the classroom.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the corridor, with the changing rooms.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 260cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 6in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room
- The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the foyer.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There are separate changing rooms for boys, girls and match officials.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the boys' and girls' changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The showers in the children's changing rooms are step free.
- The showers in the match officials' rooms have a deep step over into the cubicle.
Standard Toilet(s) (Adult Toilets)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
- The female and male toilets are 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets for match officials on the ground floor with the changing rooms.
Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Toilets)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located within the boys' and girls' changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Access To Pitches)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located opposite the club building.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The steps can be overcome by using the grassed slopes from the tarmac areas to the pitches.
- The slope is easiest at the car park end.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.