Following a fire in October 2026, the Montigné-le-Brillant municipality and ASLM are offering their facilities to L'Huisserie athletes to ensure the continuation of sports activities.
The fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, completely destroyed the building housing the changing rooms of the L'Huisserie football club in the Mayenne department. This disaster jeopardises the continuity of sporting activities for the club's members, who are left without suitable premises for their training sessions and matches. Faced with this critical situation, local authorities and sports stakeholders were quick to react in order to find a rapid interim solution.
The nearby town of Montigné-le-Brillant took the initiative to mobilise its resources to help the athletes of L'Huisserie. The Montigné Sports and Leisure Association (ASLM) led this inter-municipal gesture of solidarity. By opening its facilities and changing rooms, ASLM is enabling L'Huisserie athletes to continue training under reasonable conditions, despite the loss of their primary infrastructure. This local collaboration illustrates the cohesion that often exists between the sports associations of neighbouring villages.
Discussions were dominated by a shared desire not to interrupt the sporting season. The directors quickly established shared schedules and safety protocols to welcome the new users. This adaptation, although temporary, ensures the maintenance of players' healthy lifestyles and physical fitness. The current priority remains to guarantee access to the pitch and the showers, essential elements for the regular practice of football and the other disciplines managed by the club.
While the material damage is significant, the energy of volunteers and elected officials is focused on long-term reconstruction. Discussions are already underway regarding funding and future projects to rebuild a durable facility at L'Huisserie. In the meantime, the solidarity between Montigné-le-Brillant and L'Huisserie will serve as an example of resilience in the face of unexpected events. Sporting practice thus remains preserved, a major asset for the associative life of these two communities.
The nearby town of Montigné-le-Brillant took the initiative to mobilise its resources to help the athletes of L'Huisserie. The Montigné Sports and Leisure Association (ASLM) led this inter-municipal gesture of solidarity. By opening its facilities and changing rooms, ASLM is enabling L'Huisserie athletes to continue training under reasonable conditions, despite the loss of their primary infrastructure. This local collaboration illustrates the cohesion that often exists between the sports associations of neighbouring villages.
Discussions were dominated by a shared desire not to interrupt the sporting season. The directors quickly established shared schedules and safety protocols to welcome the new users. This adaptation, although temporary, ensures the maintenance of players' healthy lifestyles and physical fitness. The current priority remains to guarantee access to the pitch and the showers, essential elements for the regular practice of football and the other disciplines managed by the club.
While the material damage is significant, the energy of volunteers and elected officials is focused on long-term reconstruction. Discussions are already underway regarding funding and future projects to rebuild a durable facility at L'Huisserie. In the meantime, the solidarity between Montigné-le-Brillant and L'Huisserie will serve as an example of resilience in the face of unexpected events. Sporting practice thus remains preserved, a major asset for the associative life of these two communities.
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Source: Ouest-France