Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a function room / bar/ cafe, conference room, changing rooms and a fitness suite.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include 3 all weather floodlit pitches and 9 grass football pitches.
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Comments
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- There are many female and male football teams based at the club for adults and children.
- Opening times vary according to the event programme.
- Please contact the centre for further details.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Kidbrooke.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Kidbrooke.
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 is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible 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 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
Outside Access (Changing Room Wing Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the pitch end 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 (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The second door can be unlocked if required.
- There is a metal mat grill in front of the entrance.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Internal Ramp to Changing Rooms)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 69cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- Food is mainly served on match days.
- The function room and meeting room can be hired for private functions.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the right of the link between the function room and the changing rooms.
- The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 79cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some 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.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing room wing at the far end of the club building.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There are 10 team changing rooms.
- There is direct level access from the changing rooms to the pitches via the changing room entrance.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the team changing rooms.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet (Left Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the corridor in the changing room wing.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- There is no lock for the toilet door.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 198cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high 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 good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor off the bar.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets for players in the changing room wing.
Outside Access (All Weather Pitch Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the pitch.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There is a firm path from the changing room wing to the all weather pitch.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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 anywhere around the edges of the pitches.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.