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PA - Sports Pavilion

University of York, Campus West, Zone 7, York, YO10 5DW

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include 8 team changing rooms, 2 officials changing rooms, and a training and social space.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include playing fields.

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 7)

  • By Road View
    • Take the A64 to York
      Then take the A19 exit towards York (Centre)/Selby
      At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A19
      Turn right onto Heslington Lane
      At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Heslington Lane
      Turn right onto Holmefield Lane
      Holmefield Lane turns left and becomes Garrowby Way
      The destination is on the left.
    • There is Blue Badge and standard parking available in Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court) for University Parking Permit Holders.
      There is also parking available in 60 minute standard parking bays in the Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a University Bus that stops in front of the Halifax College Reception Building.
      The UB1 Campus shuttle operates between here and the other campuses.
      The bus is operated by First Group.
  • By Train View
    • York Train station is located approximately 3.5km from the building.
      The station has step free access.
      Taxis are available to take you to the venue.
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located on the path along the front left and front right of the building.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the left and right of the covered walkway at the front of the building.
    • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in some of the changing rooms during some events.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Access From Pavilion to Playing Fields)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the Pavilion to the Playing Fields.

Playing Fields

  • There are 4 access points onto the Sports Pavilion grounds and playing fields.
  • There is level access at the main access point on Heslington Lane (shown in photograph 1).
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 99cm.
  • There is level access at the access point at the end of Holmefield Lane, opposite Halifax College (shown in photograph 2).
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 91cm.
  • There is a slight slope at the access point on Holmefield Lane opposite McHugh Court (shown in photograph 3).
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 88cm.
  • There is tactile paving at this access point.
  • There is a steep slope at the access point on Holmefield Lane opposite West Moor Lane (shown in photograph 4).
  • There are handrails on the upper half of the slope.
  • The width of the access point is over 150cm.
  • There are 22 acres of sports fields with full size football pitches, 5-a-side football pitches, rugby pitches, cricket pitches, and other sports catered for throughout the year (shown in photographs 5 - 8).
  • There is a footpath adjacent to Holmefield Lane (shown in photograph 9).
  • The surface of the main footpath is tarmac.
  • There is an additional footpath which leads from the main footpath to the Pavilion (shown in photograph 10).
  • The surface of the additional footpath is compacted earth.
  • There are bench seats along the main footpath.
  • There is an outdoor gym area to the left as you enter the grounds via the main access point (shown in photograph 12).

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the entrance foyer.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located along the right hand corridor of the building.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear right of the entrance foyer.
  • Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located in the standard changing rooms.

Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 5)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the rear left and right corridors.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 8 changing rooms in total.
    • Changing rooms 1 - 4 are located along the left hand corridor off the entrance foyer.
    • Changing rooms 5 - 8 are located along the right hand corridor off the entrance foyer.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
  • Comments View
    • There is a height adjustable flip down shower seat in the standard showers in changing rooms 4 and 5.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail next to the flip down shower seat.
    • There is a deep step 18cm to enter the shower area.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the entrance foyer.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 244cm (4ft 10in x 8ft).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 110cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
    • 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).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 79cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located along the right hand corridor of the building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 70cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a shared standard toilet in each changing room.