Accessibility Guide for Whalsay Leisure Centre

Welcome

Whalsay Leisure Centre is situated centrally within a 15 minute walk from the islands ferry. It consists of a games hall, 15m Swimming Pool, a Gym and studio, a meeting room and a viewing gallery with hot drinks and vending machines.

The Leisure Centre offers a wide range of fitness classes as well as a variety of junior activites to suit all ages.

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Reception Desk Whalsay Leisure Centre Swimming pool changing Area Whalsay Leisure Centre Swimming pool Whalsay Leisure Centre Gym changing Area Whalsay Leisure Centre Gym Accessible Toilet Sportmax resale Games Hall Studio

We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.

Hearing

The fire alarm has flashing lights.

Some staff have BSL and disability awareness training.

Visual

Glass doors have contrast markings.

The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.

General

We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors.

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.

Gardentown, Symbister

Whalsay

Shetland

ZE2 9AA

Travel by public transport

You can get to Whalsay Leisure Centre by boat or ferry.

The nearest port is Symbister. The port is 0.8 miles / 1.3 km from Whalsay Leisure Centre.

The Centre is walking distance but it is all uphill.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with J&M Anderson by calling 01806 566511.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The path is sloped.

The route is 1500mm wide, or more.

We have a transport service, to take visitors from the car park to the main entrance. Our transport service is wheelchair accessible.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

The path is 1500mm wide, or more.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The door is 1000mm wide.

The main door is side hung and manual.

The door has a push button to open it.

Getting around inside

We have contrast markings on all glass doors and high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

Contrast colour between doors and door frame

Ticket/ information desk

Reception Desk

From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. The route is 900mm wide, or more.

The door is 1460mm wide, or more.

The desk has a low section.

Reception desk is through a set of double doors from the porch

Things to See and Do

We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors.

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.

Spectator/ Audience viewing areas

We have a viewing area for wheelchair users.

Swimming pool spectator area

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there is level access. The route is 900 wide, or more. The door is 1800 wide.

The wheelchair spaces are sheltered. Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.

Wheelchair users can sit with their own fans.

Stewards can bring food and drink to wheelchair users.

Spectator area on poolside is a communal space for everyone

First floor viewing gallery

From the main entrance to the viewing area, there are 17 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The wheelchair spaces are sheltered. Personal assistants and friends can sit with wheelchair users.

Wheelchair users can sit with their own fans.

Stewards can bring food and drink to wheelchair users.

This viewing gallery has 2 seperate sets of stairs, one of which has a chair lift.

Chair lift to first floor viewing gallery

Swimming pool

Whalsay Leisure Centre Swimming pool

From the main entrance to the swimming pool changing area, there is level access. The route is 900mm wide, or more.

The door is 900mm wide.

There is a wide changing cubicle, for wheelchair users.

From changing area to the swimming pool, there is level access. The route is 900mm wide, or more.

The door is 900mm wide.

The swimming pool has a hoist.

We have an accessible changing area with an adjustable bed and hoist with direct access to the swimming pool

Gym

Whalsay Leisure Centre Gym

From the main entrance to the gym changing area, there is level access. The route is 870mm wide, or more.

The door is 1500mm wide.

There is a wide changing cubicle for a wheelchair user.

From the changing area to the gym, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The route is 840mm wide, or more.

The door is 1300mm wide.

There is a small access ramp to the gym door

Public toilet

Accessible Toilet

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 870mm wide, or more.

The toilet door is 870mm wide.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.

There is 250mm at the side of the toilet. There is 2600mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 430mm high. The toilets have handrails.

Shop

Sportmax resale

From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. The route is 1450mm wide, or more. The door is 1450mm wide.

The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.

All resale accessories are provided by Sportmax and sold in the foyer area

Games Hall

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 870mm wide, or more.

The door is 870mm wide.

3 court games hall multi funtional area used for a variety of activities ie badminton, netball, football, hockey, bowls, trampolining and also for fitness classes, birthday parties and pre-school activities.