VALIGLOO ICE RINK
Marly - Valenciennes Métropole, France
Kevin DE CRAENE
15 staff members
2 clubs:
Diables Rouges du
VHHC (hockey)
SHVC (ice skating)
178 827 users in 2023
Labeling Date : 01/17/25
The Valigloo ice rink was inaugurated in 2008 in the recreational urban area of the Briquette district in Marly, near the multiplex cinema and bowling alley. Owned by Valenciennes Métropole, it welcomes all skating and thrill enthusiasts for sports and leisure activities on the Olympic rink, as well as family or friends' parties on the recreational rink. Its operation has been managed by Equalia since 2018, under a Public Service Delegation contract with Valenciennes Métropole. Valigloo hosted nearly 180,000 users in 2023.
Valigloo ice rink and its facilities:
- 2,500 m² of ice surface
- 1 Olympic sports rink (60 x 30 m)
- 1 recreational rink of 700 m²
- A cafeteria
- A skate rental with over 1,000 pairs of skates
- 4 sports changing rooms
- A warm-up & weight training room
- Administrative offices for staff and clubs
FPFP Labeling
46.20/100
Key strengths
SOIL MANAGEMENT
- Natural refrigerant (Ammonia NH3) has been used in the cooling system since the facility's opening in 2008, along with glycol water in the cooling circuit for the ice slab.
- Maintenance of the ice surface is carried out weekly using electric equipment.
- No chemical fertilizers are used to maintain outdoor green spaces, with a bio herbicide made from pelargonic acid employed instead.
DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
- Public transportation options, including tram and bus services, are offered in partnership with Transvilles, with complimentary skate rental provided.
- Bike racks are available at the ice rink’s entrance plaza, encouraging eco-friendly transport.
- The annual "Velo Tour" event sees 5,000 cyclists passing through Valigloo, promoting active mobility.
- A project to install photovoltaic canopies in the parking lot is planned for 2025, funded by Valenciennes Métropole, supporting the facility's commitment to sustainable energy.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
- Energy consumption is closely monitored and optimized, with some instructional displays to guide efficient usage.
- The facility predominantly uses LED lighting, with the final LED lighting investments scheduled for 2025, aiming for 100% LED implementation.
- A solar energy investment project is planned for 2025, featuring photovoltaic canopies funded by the community, reinforcing the commitment to renewable energy.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Waste sorting within the ice rink includes plastics, cardboard, and non-recyclable waste (DIB).
- A "Recycling & Waste Collection Day" is organized with patrons, promoting the "second life" of IT equipment for long-term use.
- Eco cups are used during events without deposit requirements, and single-use plastics have been replaced with cardboard alternatives.
- A partnership with AGEVAL ensures the monitoring and collection of external waste around the facility, including the parking area, enhancing overall environmental stewardship.
The Fair Play For Planet team congratulates the Valigloo Ice Rink for their commitment to a more sustainable and responsible sport.
