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Aztech Soccer Arena

Route de la Hougue du Pommier, Vale, Guernsey, GY6 8BD

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a sports centre with multiple facilities available.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: an indoor sports pitch with spectator area, an outdoor sports pitch, a gym, standard changing rooms, a café, a sports bar and eatery.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is also step-free level access at the café entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lift (and thereby the sports bar and eatery on the first floor).
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper tiers of the indoor sports pitch spectator area and the outdoor sports pitch.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The first floor can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the left and then straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left as you enter the sports bar and eatery.
    • One of the standard shared toilet cubicles is signed as ambulant; however it lacks any ambulant features.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left and then straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the standard male and female changing rooms; and on the first floor, in the far end standard toilet cubicle (erroneously signed as ambulant).
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor, within the standard male and female changing rooms.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building, off Route de La Hougue du Pommier.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 463cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 104cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 27m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • The Blue Badge bays are flush with the level of the route to the entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located around to the right hand side of the building from the car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a deep pile artificial grass surface on the route from the car park to the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Entrance (Café Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, leading in from the car park.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 89cm to 101cm from the floor.
  • Staff can provide assistance if you have difficulty using the touchscreen.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
  • All tables and some seating is fixed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lift, and thereby all facilities on the first floor.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the outdoor sports pitch and the upper tiers of the indoor sports pitch spectator area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the left and straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is also a fixed height overhead shower head.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the right beyond the reception desk as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The open, unlocked leaf of the double doors is permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • The gym's flooring consists of artificial grass with a deep pile.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches and high stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Area (Indoor Sports Pitch)

  • The indoor sports pitch is located diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: an indoor sports pitch.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The pitch surface consists of artificial grass with a deep pile.

Area (Outdoor Sports Pitch)

  • The outdoor sports pitch is located outside, through the fire doors at the rear of the gym.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: an outdoor all-weather sports pitch.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is a single, manual door to enter the outdoor sports pitch itself. This opens outwards to a width of 107cm.
    The surface in all outdoor areas is artificial grass, which has a deep pile.

Seating Area (Indoor Sports Pitch Spectator Area)

  • Indoor Sports Pitch Spectator Area.
  • Location and Access View
    • The Indoor Sports Pitch Spectator Area is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper tiers of seating.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a designated space in the seating area for two wheelchair users, with a lowered viewing window over the pitch.

Eating and Drinking (Marvin's at Aztech - Pitchside Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Pitchside Café is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter through the main entrance, or immediately ahead as you enter through the Café entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access to the café.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted, available on a board, displayed on the counter and available in large print.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the café as you enter the building through the main entrance, or to the left as you enter the building through the café entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 101cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a slight ramp to access the lift on the ground floor, with a width of 84cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right through Marvin's at Aztech - Pitchside Café as you enter the building through the main entrance, or straight ahead as you enter through the café entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Eating and Drinking (Marvin's at Aztech - Sports Bar and Eatery)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Sports Bar and Eatery is located on the first floor, straight ahead as you exit the lift.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access to the Sports Bar and Eatery.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located straight ahead as you enter the bar from the lift, on the left.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 114cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left and then straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 26m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.