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Charlton Athletic (Last Update: Monday 3rd Mar 2008) Views: 13223
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| | Nickname: | | The Addicks |
| | Stadium: | | The Valley |
| | Contact Name: | | Janet Milner |
| | Address: | | Charlton Athletic F.C.,The Valley,Floyd Road, Charlton, London |
| | Postcode: | | SE7 8BL |
| | Telephone: | | 0871 226 1905 |
| | FAX: | | 020-8333 4011 |
| | www: | | www.cafc.co.uk |
| | email: | | disability@cafc.co.uk |
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| | Miscellaneous | | Ben Parkin (Norwich City Fan) supplied us with these pictures of the view at the Valley. 
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| | Parking: | | The Club use an information wallet for visiting fans which contains details of access arrangements,disability contact numbers,parking facilities etc. Parking available for 43 Home and 2 Away supporters. Access is difficult around the ground with steep slopes. |
| | Facilities: | | 4 adapted toilets in total: 1 in East Stand, 2 at South East end of West Stand for Home supporters and 1 in South Stand for Away fans. All with alarms fitted. No accessible catering available in East Stand. |
| | Wheelchair Places: | | 50 Home - 7 Away. The East Stand has 20 elevated places, 30 spaces in West Stand pitch side, with little cover. 7 Away places in the South Stand are elevated and covered and can have viewing restrictions. |
| | Visual Places: | | 20 headset receivers are provided with radio commentary available. Away supporters advised to contact the disability co-ordinator, to arrange receivers. |
| | Hearing Places: | | No Special arrangements |
| | Ambulant Places: | | Over 100 places available around the ground. Lots of facilities. lifts ect.. Visit the DSA website for up to date info |
| | DSA Contact: | | Sue Gallop |
| | DSA Address: | | Charlton Athletic Disabled Supporters Association, The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8BL |
| | DSA Telephone: | | 0208 333 4000 |
| | DSA Email: | | info@cadsa.org.uk |
| | DSA www: | | www.cadsa.org.uk |
| | DSA FAX | | N/A |
| | Directions: | | View a detailed map of the area here > MAP
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Stadium Comments
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Date submitted : Monday 14th Aug 2006
By : Sr
Stephen Kelly
When visited The Valley : All Season
Event : home season ticket holder
Comments :
I agree totally with our disabled visiting supporters as I have seen our away end a couple of times. How can disabled supporters see if the travelling supporters keep standing up? Couldn't we do something like put it on ground level as I am a regular traveller with Charlton and I have been to a few grounds where they have done that, most notably at Derby. I just think that it is a total disgrace that you have to have upper body strength. As for disabled supporters getting a drink there is a trolley that comes around at half time for home fans - I thought that they gave that option to the visitors, if they haven't it might be worth considering as it would save a lot of hassle.
Date submitted : Monday 5th Dec 2005
By : Bryan
When visited The Valley : 04/12/05
Event : Manchester City
Comments :
Comments :saw my side win at Charlton or I should say I saw the first half and the odd attack from Charlton in the second half .
Now why, when Charlton know full well that disabled fans can not see the match when their team attacks the Jimmy Seed stand do they not do more to help disabled fans see.
All they have to do is make the area that the wheelchair go in higher. It would not cost much money, only a few quid .If they want me to show them how to achive this I am more tham willing to help them .
Date submitted : Monday 21st Nov 2005
By : ?bry
When visited The Valley : ?been a few times
Event : versus manchester city
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Comments :For me it was awful view but they have taken away about 3 rows of seats so its not as bad as it was. You still can not see. They should have gone for about 5 rows. It is imposible to get a drink at half time so take a flask with you .
Date submitted : Tuesday 16th Nov 2004
By : Canary on Wheels
When visited The Valley : November 2004
Event : versus Norwich
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Comments : Totally concur with above, view is appalling when other fans stand. Pity as otherwise a good day out.They had tried to help by netting the two rows of seats in front of disabled to left of stand, but that still left great area invisible when crowd stands. Never once saw anything of ball in net at our end. Very helpful stewards though. If you fancy a drink before going to stadium ,staff will help to get you in the back door(two steps)at the Liberal Club, Very friendly, big TV, cheap beer
Date submitted : Friday 5th Dec 2003
By : Pete Rodgers
When visited The Valley : Sep/2003
Event : Liverpool
Comments :
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Agree entirely with the blue nose above.
Fortunatley i have my upper body strength and could lift myself in my chair to see any goalmouth action at our end but anyone with restricted upper body movement has no chance. great stewards and decent home fans.
Date submitted : Monday 11th Aug 2003
By : Mark Wilson
When visited The Valley : 0203 season
Event : Everton
Comments :
One of the warmest welcomes anywhere in the country and without doubt the worst away area view you will ever come across. Charlton are an enigma. The people are superb and you sense the embarrassment at having to show away disabled fans to an utterley disgraceful section mid way up the away end stand. True, a few seat spaces "in front of the disabled section(s)" have been removed....but it makes little if any difference....your own fans have to keep standing just to see the game in the "away" goalmouth and it ruins your day. Previous 2 yrs we were allowed to sit on the touchline but some jobsworth now rules it out....blaming that classic "Safety" angle which clubs love to use to avoid putting things right. The people at Charlton are the best you will come across anywhere but what is offered to disabled away fans is a complete disgrace and shames a really impressive club.
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