Stadium name: Het Kuipje

Club: KVC Westerlo

Address: De Merodedreef 189, 2260 Westerlo, Belgium

Club website: www.kvcwesterlo.be 

Disability Access Officer (DAO) details

DAO name: Ann Maerten

Phone number: ----------

Email: [email protected] 

Disabled Supporters Association (DSA) details

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Phone number: ----------

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Getting to the stadium

Train: Westerlo does not have a railway station. The nearest ones are about 10 km away at Geel.

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Air: The closest international airport to Westerlo is Antwerp Airport, located around 30km away.

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Accessible parking and drop-off/pick-up points

There are accessible parking spaces at the stadium. Permits need to be obtained from the club in advance.

The parking spaces are 50m away from the entrance to the stadium, and are stewarded.

Ticketing

The club provides complimentary tickets for Personal Assistants. 

For more information on buying a ticket, contact the club directly.

Proof of disability will be required.

Entering the stadium

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Stadium map

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Spectator viewing areas

Wheelchair User spaces: 20, located in Block H. 

Sightlines are good, seats are sheltered, and there are no obstructed views. 

Personal Assistants can sit behind wheelchair users. 

Easy Access seating spaces: 30. 

Sightlines are good, seats are sheltered, and there are no obstructed views. Seats have additional leg room and are available in the general allocation. 

Personal Assistants can sit behind. 

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Accessible concessions

Accessible refreshment kiosks with low-level counters are available several meters from the accessible seating areas.

Accessible toilets

There are 3 accessible toilets located next to the refreshment kiosks.

The toilets are not equipped with grab rails, low sinks and emergency cords. However, there is sufficient space for a wheelchair user and a Personal Assistant.

Accessible services

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Useful publications and policies

For further information, please refer to ‘Access for All’ – the UEFA and CAFE Good Practice Guide to Creating an Accessible Stadium and Matchday Experience. The guide is available to download in multiple languages here.

Stadium photos

  

Accessible entrance                                                             Sightlines from wheelchair user area

Wheelchair user area and easy access seating 

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The above information comes from a CAFE stadia report. 

Fans comments

If you have visited this stadium before, CAFE invites you to HAVE YOUR SAY and share your matchday experience. Comments, photos and videos can be uploaded below, and you can upload anonymously if you would prefer.

Your comments are important and will assist other disabled fans planning to visit this stadium. There has also been a number of instances where disabled fans comments have directly led to a stadium or club improving its existing facilities and services.

If you wish to send more detailed feedback, you can download the CAFE matchday evaluation form here.

For further information, please contact CAFE at [email protected].