Access Guide
Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre
Salerno Way
Melbourne
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2EH
Tel: 01245 605666
Fax: 01245 491851
Email: csac@chelmsford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/csac
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Chelmsford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 6m (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 30m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (the car park - Main/Accessible Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 175cm (5ft 8in) wide.
No Level Access (the car park - Main/Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
Outside Access (Track and Field - Stadium)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a 2cm threshold at this entrance.
This entrance gives access to the Centre from trackside.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The reception counter is situated just beyond the main entrance, on the right.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The facility situated on the 1st floor is a dance studio/meeting room.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located directly beyond the reception foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.36m (3ft 6in x 4ft 5in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet (Changing Rooms)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 32m (35yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 195cm x 190cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The changing rooms are situated directly beyond the reception foyer, on the right hand side.
There is an additional adapted changing room with a baby changing facility.
Standard Toilet (Changing Rooms)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
The female toilets are 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
The male toilets are 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The changing rooms are situated directly beyond the reception foyer, on the right hand side.
There is an additional adapted changing room with a baby changing facility.
Sports Grounds
Home support seating
Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
Wheelchair seating is located at trackside or in the main stand.
A companion can sit beside/near you.
The closest adapted toilet to the seating area is 20m (22yd).
The adapted toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
Away support seating
Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
The adapted changing rooms are situated directly beyond the reception foyer, on the right hand side.
The Athletics Centre shares the stadium with Chelmsford City Football Club.
Wheelchair users can either view from trackside on the Athletics Centre side of the stadium or from the designated bays in the Main Stand.
The Main Stand is situated opposite the Athletics Centre on the Chelmsford City F.C. side of the track.
Please see the separate Chelmsford City F.C. Detailed Access Guide for further information.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The Sport and Athletics Centre Leaflet is available in Large Print, Braille and Audiotape on request.
The photograph shows an adapted changing room.
