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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall, fitness suite, exercise studio, spin studio, swimming pool, meeting room, and a cafe.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include football pitches.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
• The nearest Metro Station is Park Lane.

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Opening Times (Centre)

• Monday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 13:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 13:00.

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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 in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 376cm x 475cm (12ft 4in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile 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.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards between the car park and the entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 162cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on the opposite side of the entrance area (shown in photographs 4 and 5).

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Outside Access (Team Changing / Pitches Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).

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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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There are security barriers to the left of the reception desk to enter the main part of the sports centre.
  • The width of the standard security barriers to enter is 53cm.
  • The width of the wide security barrier to enter is 101cm.
  • The wide security barrier is operated by the reception staff.
  • The width of the standard security barrier to exit is 52cm.
  • The width of the wide security barrier to exit is 95cm.
  • The wide security barrier to exit is operated by push button.
  • The height of the push button is 134cm.

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Inside Access

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

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• 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 hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Swimming Pool Beach Area Internal Entrance

• This entrance is located towards the rear of the cafe.
• There is level access to the entrance.
• The door opens automatically towards you.
• The automatic door is push pad activated.
• The door is single.
• The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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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 hydraulic.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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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 medium.
• Comments View
  • The stairs surveyed give access to the gym, exercise studios, and the pool viewing area.
  • There is a similar set of stairs behind the reception area, to the right as you enter the security barriers (shown in photographs 4 - 6).
  • The additional stairs give access to the spin studio and meeting room.

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Lift (Rear)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 149cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • This lift gives access to the gym, exercise studio, the and pool viewing area.

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Lift (Front)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, at the rear of the cafe.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access to the spin studio and meeting room.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the rear lift.
  • The fitness suite is 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 87cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the company.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bikes, upper body machines, and free weights.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The doors are double with one locked leaf.
  • There are barriers beyond the doors to the fitness suite.
  • The width of the standard barriers is 52cm.
  • The height to the scanner is 77cm.
  • The width of the wide barrier is 100cm.
  • The wide barrier is operated by fitness suite staff.

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Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located along the main corridor, ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
• The facility is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 197cm x 197cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• There is no dropdown rail.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
• 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 181cm (5ft 11in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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  • There is a similar facility with opposite transfer space and drop down rail adjacent to the one surveyed(shown in photographs 4 - 6).

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Accessible Changing Room (First Floor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located opposite the rear lift.
• The facility is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the rear lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 197cm x 198cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
• 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 161cm (5ft 3in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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Accessible Shower (Fitness Suite)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the fitness suite changing rooms, on the first floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• Other facilities available include; a drop down rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Changing Village)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right hand side of the changing village.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 246cm x 198cm (8ft 1in 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 107cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 101cm.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Spin Studio)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not 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 front lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the spin studio on the first floor, to the left as you exit the front lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 199cm (4ft 9in 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side Unisex)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the centre of the building, off the main corridor ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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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 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the centre of the building, off the main corridor, ahead as you enter through the security barriers.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a changing bench and overhead hoist in the male dry side changing room (shown in photographs 4 and 5).

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the rear lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the gym.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the rear lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • Ther is a baby change unit within the female standard gym changing room.
  • The height of the baby change when extended is 94cm.
  • There is a similar male standard changing room in the same location.

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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 Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female and male dry changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available 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 on the grass areas surrounding the building.

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  • Access to Wi-Fi is available.