Corby International Swimming Pool - Disability
- Disabled Access and Facilities
- Disabled / Additional Needs Swimming Session
- Disabled Parking
- Entrance and Facilities
- Entering the Pool
- Gym
- Communication, Information and Signage
Disabled Access and Facilities
Corby East Midlands International Pool has been designed to be fully accessible for all users and patrons.
Disabled / Additional Needs Swimming Session
- Monday- Friday 12 - 1pm (20m Learner Pool)
- Wednesday 7pm - 9pm (20m Learner Pool)
- Saturday afternoon from 1pm – 3pm (20m Learner Pool)
- Sunday afternoon from 1pm – 5pm (20m Learner Pool)
Price = £1.70 per person (1 carer free with each disabled person).
Please come and enjoy our wonderful facilities.
There are eight designated parking spaces for blue badge holders at the side of the building and these are free of chargeaccessed from George Street.
Payment is required for the disabled bays in the public car park accessed from Westcott way.
All customers are issued with a wristband for entry and use of the locker facilities.
The Entrance turnstiles have operational gates to allow access for wheelchair users and customers who may experience difficulty using the turnstiles.
There are 6 family size changing rooms which are also suitable for unassisted wheelchair users.
2 designated changing and shower rooms are fitted with adjustable height changing tables and ceiling tracked hoists accessed by a RADAR key. Please note customers will be required to use their own sling.
There are two disabled WC facilities, one located by the ground floor Café and one on the first floor by the meeting room.
There are male and female disabled changing facilities on the first floor for customers using the gym or studio.
The first floor can be accessed by a lift which is located to the left of Reception. The lift announces door opening and floor numbers.
Automatic doors lead to spectator seating balcony. There are six designated wheelchair accessible areas on the spectator balcony.
The Pool can be entered by:
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double hand railed accessible steps (diving end).
- pool hoist 25m, 20m pool & diving end
- walk in steps 20m pool
All pools can also be accessed by steps which are recessed vertically.
Please note the pool hoist has a maximum weight capacity of 24 stone.
The gym has a range of equipment which is IFI (Inclusive Fitness Initiative) accredited.
Communication, Information and Signage
Hearing loops are available at all reception desks, in the spectator gallery and meeting room. To use hearing loops hearing aids should be set to ‘T’.
Tactile signage is provided around the facility to assist blind and partially sighted customers
Timetables are available in large print, please ask at reception.
Corby East Midlands International Pool aims to meet the needs of all customers, however if we can further enhance your experience or assist in any way please speak to a member of staff.
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