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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include fitness suite,sports hall.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an all weather, floodlit astro turf pitch.
• The building houses the main sports hall, a fitness suite and a sports science laboratory.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Leave the M55 at Junction 3 and follow the A585 towards Fleetwood for approximately 7 miles. At the roundabout, turn left onto Norcross Lane. The College is signposted from here.
  • This campus has car parks available.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 3, 9, 12 and 22 all stop on Ashfield Road outside the campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Layton, which is approximately 2 miles from the campus. This is served by Northern Trains. From here, take Bus 9 from the Benson Road stop, or Bus 12 from the Benson Road stop (on Plymouth Road) to the College. Blackpool North station, served by Northern and Virgin Trains, is approximately 3.5 miles from the campus. Bus 3 or 22 go to the campus from the nearby Dickson Road (D1) bus stop.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Norbreck, which is approximately 1.3 miles from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the campus page on the College website for more details on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Blackpool Transport website for details of buses and trams in Blackpool.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains to the Blackpool stations.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Blackpool North Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Layton Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01253 504 356.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Applying to the College - School Leavers please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01253 504 322.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Applying to the College - Higher Education please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01253 504 346.
• Email: [email protected].

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • The times listed are term time only.
  • Winter sports centre 12 pm - 16-00 September - Mid February.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Bispham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Layton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 480cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 9in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is no dropped kerb to access the ramp leading to the Sports Centre entrance meaning a kerb height 9 cm has to be negotiated.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception desk has a clear screen all around it.
  • There is no room to sign documents.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played within the fitness suite only.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the left as you enter.
  • The fitness suite is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 78cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite has attained IFI level two.
  • A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is not available.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is basic level.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes removable benches.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The door measurement is given with one leaf locked.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G -1.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Sports Sciences Classrooms.
• Comments View
  • The handrail changes from both sides to left hand side half way up the stairs.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on both sides as you enter.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female changing rooms.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing rooms.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.