Automation of Vologda Ice Arena

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Facility: VologdArena

Location: Vologda, Russia

Solution provided: BARS Payment and Access System for ice arenas, skating rinks

About the Facility

A brand new ice arena, opened in February 2023. VologdArena was built as part of the implementation of the federal project "Sport is a norm of life" of the national project "Demography". The complex with an area of more than 9,000 square metres, in addition to the ice arena, is equipped with a hall for functional training of hockey players and an aerobics hall.

BARS Payment and Access System: 2 cash desks, 1 self-service cash desk, 2 mobile passage terminals, 3 rentals, 2 turnstiles and 1 swing turnstile

The Bars payment and access system has been implemented at the ice arena, which integrates access points, ticket offices and rentals. At the automated workstations of cashiers, visitors purchase club cards, which they use to pay for attending events.

Automated workstations with guest monitors allow tickets to be sold by seat, based on up-to-date information on the arena's occupancy.

It is also possible for visitors to purchase tickets in a few clicks at the self-service ticket office, on the website or in the mobile application.

Effective rental management is provided by the BARS payment and access system module for inventory rental automation. It is a simple and convenient tool for controlling the work of the rental shop, it contains all the necessary tools for managing the formation of rental tariff plans and discounts, payment and control of timely return of rental equipment and gear.

A unified ticketing and rental system allows the management to optimally manage the rink, monitor the economic performance of the facility, and provide visitors with quick and convenient access to the ice. The occupancy control accounting function helps to maintain a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all guests.