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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: sports halls, spin studio, athletics arena, cardio gym, free weights gym, boxing rings and a café.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Meadowhall.
  • The nearest tram stop is Arena / Olympic Legacy Park.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift, a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and audio (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality and diversity training.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located within the foyer, along the corridor on the left side of both the ground and first floors of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, within the standard toilets within the entrance foyer.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, within the entrance foyer.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors, along the corridor on the left side of the building.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the left side of the building.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located towards the end of the corridor on the left side of the building and within the free weights changing area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located within the changing areas.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the entrance foyer toilet with adaptations and within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing areas and changing rooms with adaptations.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the changing areas.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 335cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• 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 without armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Eating and Drinking (Food Etc)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
  • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located on left side of the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 100cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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 have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Gym (Cardio)

• The gym is located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a security barrier beyond the gym entrance that is 96cm wide.
• There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Cardio)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the cardio gym.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ 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 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Free Weights)

• The gym is located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the left side.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• There is a security barrier beyond the gym entrance which is 98cm wide.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the left side of the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 243cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 109cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary 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.

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Changing Area (Venue Changing Rooms)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the right side of the entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • 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 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within this area.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Accessible and All Gender - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, towards the end of the corridor on the left side of the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 148cm (width) x 293cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (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 47cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right of the wash basin as you look at it.
  • The wash basin grab rail has 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The door into the adapted toilet and wheel-in shower opens towards you and is 86cm wide.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
• The distance from the entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 237cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the building.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Studio - First Floor)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you exit the main lift, on the first floor.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main lift is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lift door has a low 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 high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 146cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• A code is needed to use this lift, which can be acquired from a member of staff.

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Gym (Studio)

• The gym is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the main lift.
• There is step-free level access via lift into the gym.
• There are 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors with a high 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 away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• The Studio - First Floor Lift bypasses the doors and steps.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.