UCPA in the news

An ex-director of an UCPA equestrian center, fired over misconduct allegations, successfully had his one-year professional ban suspended due to a lack of evidence presented by the prefecture.

UCPA Sport Station in Paris is celebrating the grand opening of its expanded and renovated fitness facility with a three-day event featuring free access, trial classes, and a sports challenge.

UCPA Sport Station in Paris is holding a three-day grand opening from October 1-3, 2026, for its newly renovated and expanded fitness center.

UCPA invests 30 million euros annually in its infrastructure to adapt to market changes.

UCPA Sport Station Rooftop Bordeaux is a rooftop bar and sports complex in the Brazza district, offering panoramic views, mini-golf, and a golf practice range.

UCPA is actively recruiting seasonal staff for kitchen and service roles across its numerous sports centers, offering career development and benefits.

The UCPA officially announced the renovation of 250 seasonal accommodations in Pays de Savoie during an inauguration event.

The UCPA in Argentière has opened nine new seasonal accommodations in a fully renovated building to secure its future.

UCPA Sport Station Grand Reims will close its aquatic facilities for three weeks for annual maintenance, including pool drainage, while other areas remain open.

UCPA is opening 10 indoor padel courts near Geneva by 2027, creating the largest such facility in the Alps to meet growing demand.

UCPA Reims has received permission to drain its swimming pools for scheduled maintenance despite a drought alert, leading to a temporary closure and prorated refunds for users.

The director of UCPA's Reims swimming pool must now seek official authorization to drain its pools due to drought restrictions, unlike previous years.

UCPA Sport Station Bordeaux is offering a free open day on September 12, 2026, featuring complimentary access and initiations to various sports like climbing, padel, and golf.

UCPA Serre Chevalier sports center in La Salle les Alpes, France, near Alpes 2030 Winter Olympics venues, features an outdoor swimming pool.

The Catalans Dragons successfully concluded their two-week rugby league training camps for 7-12 year olds at UCPA Saint-Cyprien.

UCPA instructor Jean-Philippe, a watersports pioneer, runs a watersports rental point at Trez beach with supervised activities.

Action Outdoors has expanded its ski holiday offerings for 2026-27, including more exclusive 18-30 weeks, new solo traveler options, and increased family and off-piste programs.

UCPA demonstrated strong financial and operational performance in 2025, driven by high public engagement and strategic investments, all while reinvesting surpluses into its social and ecological missions.

Action Outdoors has launched its 2026-27 winter ski program with expanded 18-30 exclusive, solo, and family holidays, alongside extensive off-piste options in the French Alps.

The UCPA program "De la Ville à la Mer" uses nautical sports to foster personal development, environmental awareness, and professional opportunities for young people in Marseille.