Escale orleans

What Escale orleans does

Association ESCALE Orléans (legally Enseignement Sportif, Culturel et Animation des Loisirs pour l'Education Populaire, E.S.C.A.L.E) is a French non-profit association under the Loi du 1er Juillet 1901, founded in 1985 in the La Source neighborhood of Orléans, France. It operates a portfolio of youth-focused community programs built on a quadruple-project model combining academic support, educational activities, social development, and sport. Core offerings include ALSH (holiday leisure center for ages 3-17), périscolaire before/after-school care for ages 6-12 with integrated homework help, a football club spanning U6/U7 through senior teams, a handball club with approximately 220 licensed members across men's, women's, and youth sections, Thai boxing (Muay Thai) group and private lessons, the annual ESCALIADES multi-school sports event, and fitness courses.

The association generates revenue through subscription-style annual membership fees (€140-€220 per member depending on sport and age tier, with equipment included at lower tiers), plus income-based daily ALSH rates (€1-€3/day with meal surcharges) and a €50 annual périscolaire fee waived for sports license holders. Revenue is supplemented by public-sector subsidies from the Région Centre-Val de Loire, Orléans Métropole, Préfet du Loiret, and CAF du Loiret, alongside private sponsorship from Sport 2000, Kappa, Côte Brico, FM Logistic, and O'Halles. Distribution is entirely direct, via in-person registration at headquarters (2 Place Ernest Renan) and on-site activities at eight municipal venues across the neighborhood. The organization is led by Director General José Soares and President Ahmed Labed, with a stated headcount of 8 employees supported by a wider volunteer and coaching staff, and operates with no proprietary technology stack beyond a standard WordPress website and social media presence.

Name

Escale orleans

Legal name

Enseignement Sportif, Culturel et Animation des Loisirs pour l'Education Populaire (E.S.C.A.L.E)

Website

https://assoescaleorleans.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association ESCALE Orléans is a French non-profit founded in 1985 that delivers youth sports (football, handball, Thai boxing), after-school and holiday childcare, and academic support to children and adolescents in the Orléans La Source priority neighborhood of France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Sports and Education Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth sports programs
• After-school childcare
• Holiday leisure center
• Community sports association
• Youth education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Orléans La Source

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees - Football: Annual membership fees covering registration, insurance, and equipment costs for football participation. U6 to U17 members pay €160 annually with equipment included; U18 and Seniors pay €140 annually.
2. Membership Fees - Handball: Annual membership fees for handball club participation. Young members pay €160 with equipment included; Adults pay €140 annually.
3. Membership Fees - Thai Boxing: Annual membership fees for Thai boxing training at La Source location: €160 for ages 6-13, €180 for under 18, €200 for Seniors. At Palais des sports and L'Argonaute: €180 for ages 6-13, €200 for under 18, €220 for Seniors.
4. Périscolaire Fees: Annual fee of €50 for périscolaire (after-school care) services, free for members with sports licenses. Sessions include homework help included in the schedule.
5. ALSH (Holiday Care) Fees: Day-rate fees based on family quotient. Rates range from €1.00 to €3.00 per day depending on income bracket. Additional charges for meals (+€1.50) and out-of-commune participants (+€1.00).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The association operates a quadruple-project program for children and adolescents aged 3–17 in the Orléans La Source neighborhood, combining academic support, educational activities, social development, and sports. It directly delivers ALSH holiday leisure activities, Périscolaire before- and after-school care, and club-level football, handball, and Thai boxing training and competition, with nearly 220 licensed handball members and additional sections across all age groups.

Product overview

Escale Orléans is a socio-sports association offering a unified portfolio of youth development programs centered on a quadruple-project approach: academic support, educational activities, social development, and sports. The core offerings include ALSH (holiday leisure center for ages 3-17), Périscolaire (before/after-school care for ages 6-12), Football (with academy, pre-formation, and senior teams spanning U6 to adult), Handball (with nearly 220 members across men's, women's, and youth sections), Thai Boxing/Muay Thai (group and private training), ESCALIADES (annual multi-sport event), and Fitness courses. The association operates from its headquarters at 2 Place Ernest Renan, Orléans La Source, and various sports facilities including stadiums and gymnasiums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Escaliades: Annual sports event bringing together primary schools from Orléans La Source to share the passion of sport, promote social exchange, and develop teamwork and self-confidence among students.

Products and services

• ALSH (Accueil de Loisirs Sans Hébergement) Holiday leisure center for children aged 3 to 17 during school holidays, providing educational, recreational, sports, and cultural activities adapted to each age group. Day-rate fees range from €1.00 to €3.00 based on family quotient, with optional meal and out-of-commune surcharges.
• Périscolaire Before- and after-school care for children aged 6 to 12, offering educational, recreational, sports, and cultural activities along with homework help (aide aux devoirs) on scheduled afternoons and Wednesdays. Annual fee of €50, free for sports-license holders.
• Football Football club offering training and competition for all ages from U6/U7 through senior level, including the école de football (ages 5–11, learning basics, team spirit, fair play) and the pre-formation section (ages 12–16 preparing for senior or higher-level football). Annual memberships from €140–€160 with equipment included for youth tiers.
• Handball Handball club with nearly 220 licensed members across men's, women's, and youth sections, providing high-quality training programs for all ages and levels. Annual memberships of €160 (youth, with equipment) or €140 (adults).
• Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) Thai boxing and Muay Thai training delivered at Palais des Sports and L'Argonaute, offering group sessions and private lessons for all levels and ages (children, under-18s, and seniors), with annual fees ranging from €160 to €220 depending on site and age.
• ESCALIADES Annual multi-sport event that gathers primary schools from Orléans La Source to share the passion of sport, promote social exchange, develop teamwork and self-confidence among students, and raise awareness on current themes through two days of varied sports activities.
• Fitness Courses Fitness classes offering sport, health, well-being, and community participation, available as part of the association's broader activities portfolio.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and official.

• Région Centre-Val de LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council as partner providing institutional support and funding for community sports and educational initiatives.
• Orléans MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan area partner supporting local sports and community development programs.
• Préfet du LoiretcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrefectural authority as institutional partner for departmental-level support.
• CAF du LoiretcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaisse d'Allocations Familiales (Family Allowance Fund) partner for family and youth support services.
• Ligue Centre-Val de Loire (Football)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional football league providing federation-level support, competition organization, and official recognition for the club.
• District 45 (Football)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental football district (Loiret) providing competition structure and official affiliation.
• FFF - Fédération Française de FootballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Football Federation as national governing body partner.
• Ligue du Centre de HandballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional handball league providing federation-level support for the handball section.
• Sport 2000minorOthersEquipment supplier partner providing sports equipment and apparel.
• KappaminorOthersEquipment supplier partner providing sports apparel and equipment.
• Côte BricomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner, likely a DIY/construction store supporting the association.
• FM LogisticofficialStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner logistics company supporting association operations and events.
• O'HallesofficialStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner, possibly a local business or market hall.
• MC (local partner)officialStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner supporting the association.
• La République du CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal press media partner covering association news and events.
• France Bleu OrléansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional radio partner for media coverage.
• France 3 Centre-Val de LoireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional television partner for media coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Football (FFF): National governing body of football in France, of which ESCALE's football section is an affiliated club; provides the regulatory and competitive framework within which ESCALE operates.
• USO Orléans: Established football club based in Orléans with a youth academy and senior teams; competes with ESCALE for youth football talent in the same metropolitan catchment area.

Others

• Fédération Française des Clubs Omnisports (FFCO): National federation of multi-sport associations in France; ESCALE is a member of this broader ecosystem of community-based multi-sport clubs with comparable operating models.
• UFOLEP: Federation affiliated with the Ligue de l'enseignement providing amateur and popular sports programming; a comparable model in terms of community-based, accessible sports delivery.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement du Loiret: Federation supporting educational and recreational associations in Loiret; ESCALE interacts with similar institutional partners and operates within the same associative ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Centre Social de La Source: Neighborhood social center operating in the same La Source quartier prioritaire, delivering community programming (education, leisure, social support) that overlaps with ESCALE's périscolaire and ALSH activities.
• Fleury Loiret Handball: Nearby professional handball club in the Loiret department that competes with ESCALE's handball section for licensed players and youth talent in the region.
• MJC Orléans: Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture offering youth cultural, educational, and recreational activities in Orléans; overlaps with ESCALE's quadruple-project (educational + social + sports) approach.
• ASPTT Orléans: Multi-sport amateur association operating in the Orléans metropolitan area, offering a comparable mix of youth and adult sports programming underpinned by a non-profit association model.

Regional players

• CJF Fleury Athlétisme: Athletics club based in Fleury-les-Aubrais, near Orléans, providing structured youth sports programming in the same regional catchment as ESCALE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/association_escale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escale-orleans

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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