Facilities
- Accessible changing rooms with shower & toilet
- Hoist on poolside
- Lift
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible parking
- Ground floor fire exits
Access for Carers & Support Workers
Carers and Support Workers can access the facility FREE of charge to accompany an individual to the gym or pool at Life Leisure Avondale. A Leisure Key Companion/ Carer card is required to set up a casual companion account to enable bookings.
Gym Equipment
All matrix equipment has extra adjustments for accessibility purposes. Users may also be able to use the StarTrack DAP depending on circumstance.
Equipment for people who cannot leave their wheelchair include:
• Matrix – Seated Row
• Matric – Chest Press
• Matrix – Shoulder Press
• Matrix – Lat Pull Down
• Stair Master Air Fit UB – Hand Bike
Other for participants who can leave their wheelchair:
• Matrix - Leg Curl
• Matrix - Leg Extension
If you require any assistance or guidance on how to use the equipment and make the reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to ask a member of the fitness team who would be happy to help.
Swimming Pool
Life Leisure Avondale provide a SEND family swim session and supported swim lessons. Supported swimming lessons will run from 3.50pm – 5.30pm and the SEND family swim will be running alongside it 4pm – 5.25pm. Bookings must be made in advance to avoid disappointment.
Leisure Key Companion/Carer Card
Some families or individuals may be eligible for a Leisure Key which is delivered by Stockport Council. This provides discount to swimming and other activities across Life Leisure. In addition, if you are eligible for a Leisure Key Companion/Carer card, you will be able to access the activity for free accompanying an individual to a session. The following steps need to be taken to access this:
- Check your eligibility criteria with Stockport Council here.
- Complete any of the relevant information and submit proof of eligibility if required.
- Once you have your Leisure Key and or Leisure Key Companion card, bring this into a Life Leisure centre and register for a Casual Leisure Key Bookings account at reception.
- Once this has been registered, you can then book online. For instructions on how to book, please click here.