Sports Facilities, Leisure Centres and Stadia
The documents available below contain guidance on the access requirements of leisure and stadium facilities. Specific information regarding wheelchair space provision, accessible changing areas, sports participation facilities and equipment is available to be used as standards to apply to these particular environments.
Accessible Stadia
This document is the standard that all stadia should attain in order to provide reasonable access for disabled people. Crucial areas such as wheelchair space provision and specification are covered in thise useful document produced by The Football Stadia Improvement Fund and The Football Licensing Authority in 2003
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Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds - The Green Guide
An important government publication often referred to for guidance on the provision of wheelchair spaces, access and facilities for disabled people. Actually refers to Accessible Stadia for capacity requirements. 5th edition produced by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport in 2008.
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Accessible Sports Facilities
A full guide with esxcellent illustrations and technical guidance that is aimed at leisure centres. Cover most areas from parking through changing rooms and swimmin polls to sports halls, gymnasiums and accessible sports equipment. Produced by Sport England in 2010
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ODA Inclusive Design Standards
Developed by the Olympic Delivery Authority for the 2012 games this guidance covers numerous aspects including faith requirements, spectating, access routes, viewing and the accompanying legislative framework. Produced by the ODA in 2007
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Swimming Pools: Design Guidance Note
Another Sport England publication to the same excellent standard as others. Dedicated to Swimming Pools this guidance covers access from parking to pool featuring detailed technical information presented in a simple and understandable format. Produced by Sport England in 2013
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Access for All: Opening doors
Another Sport England publication tht provides practical guidance for smaller sports clubs. Contains technical and legal guidance to advice your local sports clubs on how they can meet their legal obligation and offer better access for disabled people. produced by Sport England in 2013
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Accessibility Guide: An Inclusive Approach to the Olympic & Paralympic Games
A comprehensive guide to bring to gether a consistent philosophy, strategy and standard that can be applied to host cities. Includes information on transport, accommodation, assistance and technical guidance and specifications for venues and facilities. Produced by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in 2013
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