The Forfar Athletic Football Club is committed to ensuring that its disabled supporters and customers have as full access as is reasonably possible to all goods, services, and facilities provided or offered to the public by the Club. This general policy extends to the Club’s administrative base, hospitality suites and lounge bar, as well as to the venue for its matches.
Forfar Athletic Football Club works within the conditions of the Disability Discrimination Act and adheres to the Equality Act 2010 (19th June 2019 amended) which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society.
Administrative Base, Hospitality and Lounge bar
The Club’s offices are accommodated within the main stand, which is located to the north of the stadium. Access is via the rear of the stadium accessed off of Carseview Road.
The offices are located at the ground floor (street) level and there is access/egress via the main door to the stand. This is suitable for the users of wheelchairs. Toilet facilities for disabled are in the hospitality suite, which can be accessed via the west exit, over a concrete concourse and ramp.
There are two access points to the hospitality suite from both external and internal locations via ramps. Disabled toilets are available at ground level within the hospitality suite.
The Lounge bar is located to the east of the hospitality suite and is at ground level. There is one point of access/egress which is suitable for the users of wheelchairs. This area has access to a purpose-built, toilet for disabled persons via the hospitality suite.
Stadium
The Club plays its home fixtures at Station Park, Forfar. As the average attendance at Forfar Athletics home matches is circa 500. For wheelchair users, the club has built a shelter for up five wheelchair users. Toilets for these users can be accessed in the hospitality suite. For non-wheelchair or wheelchair users who choose to access the terrace, users access additional disabled toilets are available in the terracing at the south-west corner of the stadium. The stadium offers the following facilities for disabled spectators:-
5 places for wheelchair users
5 adjacent seats for their carers
Unlimited places for ambulant/blind persons (guide-dogs allowed)
Separate, purpose-built toilet facilities
Unlimited car parking, which is free of charge
Accessibility to Stadium
There are several user-friendly means of accessing the stadium, both externally and internally, e.g., ramp-ways and ground floor doors. The car parking facilities are situated in very close proximity to the various points of entry to the stadium.
Admission to Stadium
The following policies shall apply:-
Disabled Patrons will pay normal admission charge for the appropriate match.
The Club does not charge carers or helpers for entry to its matches, subject to the proviso that this particular concession is not abused.
Pre-booking is not required under normal circumstances. However, advance notice of any unusual requests would be welcomed.
Customer Care
The following policies and procedures shall apply:-
The Club, its staff, and stewards shall not discriminate between people with differing impairments.
The Club’s administrative staff, other “front-of-house” personnel, and stewards shall be instructed to observe the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 or any other relevant legislation.
The Club’s administrative staff, other “front-of-house” personnel, and stewards are required to treat disabled supporters and customers with all due patience, politeness, courtesy, and practical assistance at all times.
The Club guarantees that it shall deal promptly with any grievances relating to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
The Club’s administrative staff, other “front-of-house” personnel, and stewards shall be advised of the fact that any incidents of discrimination under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 are serious matters, which could lead to appropriate disciplinary action being initiated.
Disabled Supporters’ Club
The Forfar Athletic Football Club’s overall fan base is relatively small; the Club doesn’t have its own Disabled Supporters’ Club or Network.
Disability Access Officer
The Forfar Athletic FC Disability Access officer is Mr Iain Reid, a Safety officer who can be contacted by telephone on 01307464444 or via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
