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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a 50m swimming pool, height adjustable 25m/diving pool, spectator galleries, sauna/steam room, fitness studio and cafe.
• Related link Aberdeen Sports Village.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-aberdeen/old-aberdeen-campus/access-guides/aberdeen-sports-village

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Saturday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 17:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
• The nearest National Rail station is Aberdeen.
• 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.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Regent Walk.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 650cm (11ft 6in x 21ft 4in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 72m (78yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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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.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 205cm (6ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Link Bridge Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on the first floor from the main Sports Village 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 200cm (6ft 7in).

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Level Change (Link Bridge Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

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

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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 snacks and meals.

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• Comments View
  • This café is closed on Wednesdays (day of survey) and Thursdays.

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Sports Ground (Spectator Seating)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • There is access by lift.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the rear of the spectator galleries on the first floor.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 11m (12yd 1in).
  • The accessible toilet is located behind the viewing gallery for the main pool.
• Home Support Seating View
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
• Comments View
  • The first floor accessible toilet is 44m from the diving pool designated seating area.

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Level Change (Spectator Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to further seating.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the rear seats via the lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located next to the reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 28m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located through to the left of the building beside reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 140cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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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 hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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• Comments View
  • Both pools have hoists available and similar ladder type entry.
  • The 50m pool can be split and has a 1/4 length height adjustable part 'floating floor'.
  • The 25m pool has a full 'floating floor' height adjustable from deck level.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Changing Area - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the right in the changing area.
  • The facility is approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 290cm x 420cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Accessible Shower View
  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible changing room similar to this room to the left, although it does not offer a changing table.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this changing place.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible changing room similar to this room to the left, although it does not offer a changing table.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this changing place.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing place, accessible changing room and standard shower area.
• 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails, accessible toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - 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 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the cafe on the left 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 225cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 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.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are two additional accessible toilets on the first floor, 5m from the lift.
  • The first floor accessible toilet on the right offers transfer space to the right.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing area and beside the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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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 through to the rear left 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the swimming pools.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Area)

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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 to the right of the changing area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear right of the changing area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) 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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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 to the rear of the cafe on the left as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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.