Venue Description

We are a community sports facility that offers swimming and fitness based activities for a wide range of users. The swimming Pool is 25m by 12.5 m 6 lane multifunctional activity pool which caters for general swimming, lane swimming, swimming lessons, fun inflatable sessions, swimming clubs, sub aqua clubs, pool parties, aqua based fitness classes and gala's. The fitness side comprises of a 50 station gym with cardio vascular, resistance & free weight equipment. We have a fitness studio where we run a full range of fitness classes. We also have a full café with downstairs, pool view seating, along with that is incorporated a small soft play area which is free to use Our changing rooms are 'Village style' mixed changing with private cubicles and showering, also incorporating an accessible changing, shower and toilet area. We have accessible toilets' available all open the ground floor. To access the facility we have a ramped area and automatic doors, a push button entry into the fitness suite and 3 disabled parking bays next to the ramped area. Within the pool hall we have easily accessible steps or we do have a hoist to assist less abled customers. Our reception has lower serving desk for customers in wheelchairs, and our gym has accessible equipment. We do run a Health referral scheme for people who need further assistance for a variety of different needs which are referred by a doctor. The entrance is bright and open plan, easily accessible for anyone.

Accessibility

Disabled parking bays x 3 Ramped access Automatic entrance doors level flooring on ground floor accessible toilets' & changing rooms Pool Hoist & accessible steps Push button entry into fitness suite

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/accessibility

Toilets

Accessible toilets' off main foyer, all level flooring

Staff

Staff have a wide range of knowledge of varying kinds of disabilities through experience of current users, also varying levels of training under 'Equality & Diversity' We are also signed up to Star Leaf for any hearing impaired customers

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

We have a grassed area in front of the pool hall where people walk/exercise dogs

Other assistance dog facilities

We don't have provision of water bowls, but would be happy to provide, no specified toiletings areas for dogs