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Inaugural ADAPT Conference – 15th & 16th March, London

The inaugural ADAPT Conference – a gathering of coaches and instructors – gives coaches, students, fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, qualified professionals and any interested individuals the latest thinking on coaching, teaching and practising the arts of movement. Speakers from the world’s most inspirational coaches, including Parkour UK Ambassador Sebastien Foucan and Governor Chau Belle, as well as Parkour UK Chief Executive Eugene Minogue, Parkour UK Scotland Representative Chris Grant alongside international coaches Mikkel Thiesen & Martin Kallesoe from Denmark. Additionally, world-renowned filmaker Julie Angel and elite parkour photographer Andy ‘Kiell’ Day will also be giving talks.

The convention for parkour / freerunning coaches kicks off in an exciting new venue in the Chainstore – London Academy of Parkour / Freerunning. To join us at the ADAPT Conference on 15-16 March to meet, train and learn!

You will be exposed to the latest theories, methods and concepts for teaching and practising the arts of displacement; engage in practical sessions giving an insight into innovative and effective training approaches; exchange ideas and knowledge with experienced coaches from around the world and get time to socialise with like-minded practitioners and get face-to-face with these renowned experts who’ll answer all your parkour / freerunning or coaching questions.

Whether you’re a coach or instructor looking for inspiration or ways to take your coaching to the next level, or a practitioner aspiring to get into coaching, or just a fitness fanatic who wants to explore new ways to work out, you don’t want to miss the ADAPT Conference.

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Conference Details

Date: March 15th and 16th, 2014

Times: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day

Venue: The Chainstore London Parkour Academy, Trinity Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Place, London, E14 0JY (map)

Prices: ADAPT Qualified Coaches Entry – £30, Standard Entry – £40

Click here to book your place

Parkour UK CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Parkour/Freerunning Fitness (QCF) course launched!

Today we pilot the Parkour UK CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Parkour/Freerunning Fitness Training (QCF) qualification.

Following delivery of the pilot course we will be rolling out the course across the UK from Spring 2014.

For more information on our on our #Fitness qualification or any of our other Awards, CPD & Qualifications covering Leading, Coaching, Teaching or Instructing please contact us on info@parkouruk.org

The Parkour UK App powered by Joinin now available!

The Parkour UK App powered by Joinin is now available to download in the App Store.

Full functionality of the app will become available over the next few months as affiliate members ‘claim’ their account and populate it with details of their sessions/classes, events and facilities.

The app will also be supported by an online module which affiliate members will be able to utilise free-of-charge as part of their membership with Parkour UK. This module will provide the ability to take bookings and payments for sessions/classes & events as well as managing members, registers and payments.

We are now testing the App & on-line module with a few affiliate members, with full functionality & roll-out as of April 2014.

If you would like more information on our App or on-line module, please contact us on info@parkouruk.org

£750m investment in School Sport up 2020, welcomed by Parkour UK

Prime Minister David Cameron has committed an additional £750 million to the Primary School Sport Premium between now and the 2020 Olympics to help secure the legacy from London 2012.

Announcing the new commitment, Mr Cameron, said: “Sport is so important because it encourages children to be active, lead a healthy lifestyle, make friends and, of course, have fun.

“But quality school sport has benefits that spread right across the curriculum and beyond – it develops confidence and a sense of achievement, it teaches young people how to rise to a challenge, and nurtures the character and skills that will help them get on and succeed in life.

“It’s an important part of our long-term plan to deliver the best schools and skills for young people. That is why I am committing to guarantee the primary school sports funding until 2020.”

In addition to extending the premium, Mr Cameron also confirmed that Sport England will invest £18 million of National Lottery funding through the new ‘Primary Spaces – Improving outdoor PE and sports facilities’ fund.

The funding will ensure primary schools across England have better equipment and outdoor facilities – for example, turning a concrete playground into a quality outdoor area for physical and sporting activities such as Parkour/Freerunning, using innovative design to make good use of small space.

Priority will be given to schools which currently have limited outside space which can be used for PE and sport.  Applications for funding will open on 24 February with successful schools expected to receive on average £30,000.

The Prime Minister also announced an additional £11 million investment for the Sainsbury’s School Games to fund School Games Organisers for a fifth academic year. This will further help continue to inspire children and young people to take up competitive school sport.

Mike Diaper, Sport England’s Director of Community Sport, said: “Having the space and opportunities for PE and to play sport as a child is vital in developing a lifelong sporting habit. We delighted to be making these investments which will give children the space to start enjoying PE and sport and the chance to experience competitive sport in the School Games.”

To find out more about the ‘Primary Spaces – Improving outdoor PE and sports facilities’ fund and to register your school’s interest, click here.

Source: Sport England

COMING SOON . . . The Parkour UK App!

COMING SOON . . . The Parkour UK app! Developed in partnership with our partners @JoinInToday

The Parkour UK app is the free and easy way to join in Parkour/Freerunning across the UK. You can find, organize and promote Parkour UK affiliated groups, events or facilities – all on the move!

With the Parkour UK app you can:

  • Search for events, groups, locations or facilities, locally and nationally
  • Join or add groups
  • Chat with people near you who are into Parkour/Freerunning with MatchMe

The free MatchMe feature on the Parkour UK app makes it quick and easy to find people nearby who share your passion for Parkour/Freerunning

Oh, and best of all it’s FREE* to use!

For more information please contact us on info@parkouruk.org

Olympic Gymnast, Louis Smith – Gives #Parkour A Go!

Our members – Parkour Generations  give Olympic Gymnast, Louis Smith a Parkour lesson for Sky Sports Game Changers

As part of the Sky Sports ‘Game Changers’ series, the gymnastics star gives a variety of sports a go in his ‘Louis Learns…’ series, including baseball, rugby union, golf and now Parkour.

See how Louis Smith got on when he took to the streets to try #Parkour with Parkour Generations by clicking here

#GiveParkourAGo