George Ward Tennis Center

205-322-8745

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Description

Tennis courts that are free to use with membership. Tennis lessons are offered for members and non-members.

Last updated : May 21 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-322-8745
Email:	tenniszyx@aol.com
Website:	http://jltsfi.com/tenniscenters/gwtc/gwtchome.asp
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/George-Ward-Tennis-Center/227994650576849
Hours:	2:00pm__7:00pm\|\|3:00pm__8:00pm\|\|3:00pm__8:00pm\|\|3:00pm__8:00pm\|\|3:00pm__8:00pm\|\|3:00pm__8:00pm\|\|9:00am__5:00pm
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/george-ward-tennis-center-and-park-birmingham
Price Information:	[{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Yearly membership"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$125 ($94 with referral)"},{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Monthly membership"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$20 ($15 with referral)"},{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Non-member court fee"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$3"},{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Tennis lessons"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$5/lesson (members) $8/lesson (non-members)"}]

Credibility:

Driving to the Site

The parking lot has the following features :

* Accessible spaces designated with International Symbol of Accessibility on an upright sign /60 inch min/
* Access aisles /3 feet min/ adjacent to accessible parking spaces leading to entrance or entrance path
* Designated van accessible parking spaces
* Slope of accessible spaces does not exceed approximately 1:50 /1 degree/ in all directions

The sidewalk/paved path connecting the building entrance to the parking lot has the following features :

* At least 3 feet wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse
* Surface smooth and firm

The curb cuts have the following characteristics :

* Slope is not too steep /less than 5 degrees/
* Free of breaks in the surface

Getting into the Building

The entrance doorways have the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide

The facility entrance has the following features : (Note: Assess the separate accessible entrance if there is no access at the main entrance)

* Door handles operable with a closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

The stairs at the main entrance have the following features :

* Ramp /less than 5 degrees/

Information

Promotional materials for physical activity or nutrition education programs are offered in the following formats :

* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms

The front desk that can be reached by someone in a wheelchair (34”):

Yes

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

Not Specified

The staff has previously worked with the following populations of disability (please list):

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The facility has staff trained in the rules and training techniques for the following adapted activities (please list):

Not Specified

Restroom

The restroom entrance has the following features : (Note: Sometimes restroom and locker room entrance may be the same)

* Minimal force /less than or equal to 5lbs/
* Door handles can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

The bathroom stall has the following features :

* Door handles and latches that can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist
* Grab bars
* Enough space for mobility device /stall is 60 inches wide by either 56 inches deep for wall mounted toilet or 59 inches deep for floor mounted/
* Wheelchair accessible toilets /17 to 19 inches above the finished floor/

The restroom has the following features :

* Wheelchair accessible sinks /less than 34 inches from the top of the sink to the ground/
* Accessible faucet handles

The restroom doorway has the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 of an inch/

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

Not Specified

At least one shower has the following features :

* N/A no showers

Navigating Around the Site

For any kind of level change to get to the activity area, such as going to another floor, the following are present :

* Ramp

The signage for navigating around the site has the following features :

* High-contrast lettering
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms

Sports Fields

There at least one adapted sports field, such as a paved baseball field:

Yes

General

Additional aspects of the site that may provide a barrier for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of barriers to participation):

Not Specified

Additional aspects of the site that may provide support for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of supportive elements to participation):

Not Specified

Tennis

Tennis is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for tennis :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair tennis: (Check all that apply):

* N/A no wheelchair tennis

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, tennis is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

Please list any questions, comments, or concerns that you feel were not covered in the above survey questions.

Not Specified

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

George Ward Tennis Center

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Driving to the Site

Getting into the Building

Information

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Restroom

Locker Room/Showers

Navigating Around the Site

Sports Fields

General

Tennis

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