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Parkour UK AGM 8th December 2018, 12pm – London

In accordance with our Memorandum & Articles of Association, 38.1 – an AGM is to be called by at least 21 clear days’ written

Government Consultation: Review of GCSE, AS and A level physical education activity list

The Government via the Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation exercise having committed to doing so in 2015, which could have an implication for

Catherine Baker resigns a Senior Independent Director

As set out in 21.1.9 of our Memorandum & Articles of Association – [person shall cease to be a Director of the Company as

Sport England’s Active Lives Adult Survey May 17/18 – Parkour/Freerunning participation figures

Data from Sport England‘s #ActiveLives Report shows participation figures of 93,600 in Parkour/Freerunning! Following recognition, Parkour/Freerunning features in the participation figures in the new Sport England Active Lives

Parkour UK appoints our first Chief Medical Officer

Parkour UK has appointed Dr. Timothy Yu as our first Chief Medical Officer. Dr Timothy Yu is a qualified and General Medical Council registered General Practitioner

Parkour UK becomes a CIMSPA Skills Development Partner

Parkour UK has become a Skills Development Partner with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Launched in 2011, CIMSPA

Secretary of State, Matt Hancock joins us to #GiveParkourAGo

This morning we had Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport join us to #GiveParkourAGo with none other than Sebastien Foucan! We spent

Parkour/Freerunning is one of the top 5 activities girls and boys want to do in PE!

Check this 👇 out! Parkour/Freerunning is one of the top 5 activities girls and boys want to do in PE! If you want Parkour/Freerunning in your

Parkour UK backs second UK Anti-Doping – Clean Sport Week

Parkour UK are throwing our full support behind UK Anti-Doping’s second Clean Sport Week, which launched today Monday 21 May. This year’s campaign, which

Vote for Parkour UK as the ‘NGB of the Year’ in the Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2018

Parkour UK is a finalist in the ‘NGB of the Year’ category of the Women’s Sport Trust a #BeAGameChanger Awards 2018! Finalists for all

Parkour UK shortlisted for ‘NGB of the Year’ in the Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2018

Parkour UK are very proud to be shortlisted for ‘NGB of the Year’ in the Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2018 for the second year running! 

Sport England’s Active Lives Report – Parkour/Freerunning participation figures

Data from Sport England‘s #ActiveLives Report shows participation figures of 101,800 in Parkour/Freerunning! Following recognition, Parkour/Freerunning features in the participation figures in the new Sport England Active Lives

Parkour UK becomes a founding Member of Parkour Earth

The right of self-determination and common unity brings the international Parkour community together to federate and establish the International Federation – ‘Parkour Earth’ As

New Independent Director Appointed

At 2017 AGM held on Saturday 8th July 2017, the membership voted to support the Board’s recommendation to appoint a new Independent Director. The appointment

Parkour UK makes representations to the IOC

As the recognised custodians of the recognised sport of Parkour/Freerunning in the UK and to protect and promote the integrity, rights, freedoms and interests of Traceurs/Freerunners (practitioners of our sport), our member

Parkour UK AGjaM 8th July 2017

Parkour UK AGM 8th July 2017, 6pm – Wales Parkour UK’s 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday 8th July 2017, 6pm. This

Parkour UK issues further correspondence following FIG response

  As the recognised custodians of the recognised sport of Parkour/Freerunning in the UK and to protect and promote the integrity, rights, freedoms and interests of Traceurs/Freerunners (practitioners of our

Parkour UK issues further letter to Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) re: The encroachment and misappropriation of Parkour/Freerunning

Parkour UK, as the recognised National Governing Body (NGB) / National Federation for the recognised sport of Parkour/Freerunning in the United Kingdom issued an

Parkour UK issues open letter to Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) re: The encroachment and misappropriation of Parkour/Freerunning

Parkour UK, as the recognised National Governing Body (NGB) / National Federation for the recognised sport of Parkour/Freerunning in the United Kingdom has issued an

Parkour UK ‘Highly Commended’ in the Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2017 – National Governing Body (NGB) of the Year

Parkour UK are very proud to to have been ‘Highly Commended’ in the Women’s Sports Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards 2017 in NGB of the Year Award

Recruiting an Independent Director 2017

  Established in 2009 by the UK Parkour/Freerunning community and the City of Westminster, Parkour UK is the recognised National Governing Body (NGB in

Sport England’s Active Lives Survey reveals Parkour/Freerunning participation figures

‪Data from Sport England‘s #ActiveLives Survey shows participation figures of 96,700 in Parkour/Freerunning! It’s great to finally see Parkour/Freerunning featuring in the participation figures in the new

European Standard for Parkour Equipment, BS EN16899:2016 Published

The British Standards Institution (BSI) published BS EN16899:2016 the European Standard for Parkour Equipment – Safety requirements and test methods on the 1st February 2017. BSI, as a

Awards, CPD & Qualification Courses 2017

Parkour UK is pleased to announce the provisional 2017 dates & locations for our Awards, CPD & Qualifications. Please note that the dates, locations and courses may change throughout

Parkour UK appoints Playwaze as it’s technology partner

Playwaze, the innovative website and mobile app for organising sports activities, has been chosen as the official technology partner of Parkour UK. The Playwaze

Parkour/Freerunning officially recognised as a sport!

The UK has become the first country in the world to officially recognise Parkour/Freerunning as a sport, after the Home Country Sports Councils approved

Organisation Membership 2017

Parkour UK are pleased to open the 2017 membership applications and renewals, detailed below are the membership packages: Membership Categories: Associate – FREE No

The UK’s newest #ParkourPark to open in Slough, England

The UK’s newest #ParkourPark will open in Slough, England on Wednesday 26th Oct 2016 from 10am. The new #ParkourPark is located in Salt Hill

Parkour/Freerunning Action Plan for Mental Health

We want to use the power of the Parkour/Freerunning to make our activities welcoming, positive and inclusive for everyone. That’s why Parkour UK, alongside

Parkour/Freerunning Action Plan for Mental Health

We want to use the power of the Parkour/Freerunning to make our activities welcoming, positive and inclusive for everyone. That’s why Parkour UK, alongside the Sport

New Elected Director

At 2016 AGM held on Saturday 9th July 2016, following an open nomination process the membership voted to elect an Elected Director. The Nominees were were approved by the Board

New #ParkourParks in Hadleigh Park, Essex & Lichfield, Staffordshire

Parkour UK partners, Natural Sports Facility Development partners – Natural Sports have had a busy Spring, launching two new #Parkour Parks in Essex & Staffordshire. Essex’s

Nominees for Elected Director – 2016 AGM

Detailed below is the list of nominees which have been approved by the Board, their seconders and their election statements for the roles of Elected Directors.

Sports Coach UK launch – Future of Coaching

The way people approach activity and sport is changing. Coaching must be recognised for the wider benefits it brings to society and all those

Parkour UK invites nominations for an Elected Director

Following a governance review, Parkour UK implemented a new governance structure at our 2014 AGM and subsequent EGM in November 2014. One of the governance changes

Parkour UK AGM 9th July 2016, 6pm – Scotland

Parkour UK’s 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday 9th July 2016, 6pm at The University of Edinburgh‘s Peffermill Playing Fields facility – Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, 42

Sport Relief 2016

Sport Relief is back! This year Parkour UK have teamed up with Sport Relief to provide one lucky youth group with the chance to

Recruiting an Independent Director

We wish to recruit one Independent Director, for an initial four-year term and are now inviting applications.  Our Independent Directors are appointed by the

Information, Advice and Guidance – Training Outdoors

Parkour UK advocates and protects the rights and freedoms of Traceurs/Freerunners (practitioners) to practice our sport/discipline in the outdoors environment, providing this is done

Introducing Parkour/Freerunning in Trampoline Parks/Facilities

Information, advice and guidance on introducing Parkour/Freerunning in Trampoline Parks/Facilities. Context For clarification, it’s important that it is recognised and understood that Parkour/Freerunning is in no

Membership 2016

Parkour UK are pleased to open the 2016 membership applications and renewals, detailed below are the membership packages: Associate Membership (FREE) No subscription fee

To Be & To Last: A Parkour Documentary

‘To Be & To Last’ is a short parkour documentary from our members ParkourDance. It documents a 6 week research trip to the United States, by

Leading, Coaching & Instructing Courses 2016

Parkour UK is pleased to announce the provisional 2016 dates & locations for our Leading, Coaching & Instructing qualifications the: Parkour UK Sports Leaders UK Award in Leading

New #ParkourPark in Hednesford Park, Cannock

The UK’s newest #ParkourPark designed and installed by our facility development partners Natural Sports has recently launched today 3rd Dec 2015 in Hendesford Park, Cannock,

New Elected Directors Appointed

At 2015 AGM held on Tuesday 21st July 2015, following an open nomination process the membership voted to appoint an Elected Director & an Elected Director for each

The UK’s newest #ParkourPark launched in Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire

The UK’s newest #ParkourPark designed and installed by our facility development partners Freemove has recently launched in Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire The project has

New Independent Directors & Company Secretary Appointed

At 2015 AGM held on Tuesday 21st July 2015, the membership voted to support the boards recommendation to appoint a two new Independent Directors, in

Full Application submitted for Recognition with the UK Sports Councils

Following approval from our board, the community & our member organisations at our 2015 AGM on the 21st July 2015, Parkour UK has today (24th

New Parkour Park for Bexley, London

The UK’s newest ‪#‎ParkourPark‬ launches on Friday 28th August at Lesnes Abbey in Bexley, London. Our facility development partners Freemove worked with local traceurs &

Parkour UK​ welcomes the DCMS announcement by The Minister for Sport, Tracey Crouch of a consultation on sport in the UK #SportingFuture

Parkour UK​ welcomes the Department for Culture, Media & Sport announcement by The Minister for Sport, Tracey Crouch of a consultation on sport in the UK  Tracey Crouch, said:

Hounslow gets a Parkour Park

The UK’s newest ‪#‎ParkourPark‬ launches today, Monday 3rd August 2015, 11am Avenue Park, Cranford, Hounslow. Our facility development partners Natural Sports worked with Sébastien Foucan, local

Nominees for Elected Directors

  Detailed below is the list of nominees, their seconders and their election statements for the roles of Elected Directors. Elected directors will be appointed

Parkour UK welcomes nominations for Elected Directors

Following a governance review, Parkour UK implemented a new governance structure at our 2014 Congress/AGM and subsequent Special Congress/EGM in November 2014. One of the governance

Membership 2015

Following a governance review, Parkour UK implemented a new governance structure at our 2014 AGM and subsequent EGM in November 2014. One of the governance changes voted

Parkour UK AGM 21st July 2015, 6pm

Parkour UK’s 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 21st July 2015, 6pm at our registered office: 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton St, London SW1H 0QT. The following documents

New Parkour Park for Havering, London

The UK’s newest ‪#‎ParkourPark‬ launches on Friday 10th April, 1-3pm Central Park, Havering. Our facility development partners Freemove worked with local traceurs & the

Community Sport and Recreation Awards nominations open

Community Sport and Recreation Awards nominations open Is your organisation changing lives? Do you represent the very best that sport and recreation organisations can

Recruiting an Independent Director

We wish to recruit one Independent Director, for an initial four-year term, and are now inviting applications.  Our Independent Directors are appointed by the

2015 Level 1 & 2 Coaching & Instructing Qualification Courses

Parkour UK is pleased to announce the provisional 2015 dates & venues for our coaching & instructing qualifications the: Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 1 Award & Level 2 Certificate in

‘Sportivate Crawley Parkour’ wins Active Sussex Award

A Parkour experience launched by Freedom Leisure and Crawley Borough Council has won the ‘Active Sussex Sportivate Project of the Year Award’ at the

Parkour UK Welcomes Natural Sports as a Facility Development Partner

We’d like to welcome Natural Sports as a Parkour UK facility development partner. Natural Sports is a privately owned company dedicated to #Parkour /#Freerunning

2015 Membership Categories & Fees

At our 2014 AGM held on 29th July 2014, ​a special resolution to amend our Memorandum & Articles of Association was adopted by the

New Parkour Parks & Facilities launched

October has been a huge month for Parkour Parks & facilities in the UK, with two #ParkourParks launched in Southfields Park, Loughborough & Crynant,

Notice of Special Congress (EGM), Wednesday 5th November 2014

Parkour UK will be holding a Special Congress (EGM) on Wednesday 5th November 2014, 6pm at our registered office: 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton St, London SW1H 0QT. The purpose of

Parkour UK joins the Scottish Sports Association

We’re delighted to announce that we are now associate members of Scottish Sports Association. We were welcomed into membership by fellow members at their AGM.

Parkour UK President, Sebastien Foucan launches ‘Sporting Promise’ programme

On Wednesday the 24th September our President/Ambassador, Sebastien Foucan visited the at the Coopers’ Company and Coborn School in Upminster, to celebrate the huge success

OIA survey on partipation in outdoor sport, physical activity & recreation

Our partners the Outdoor Industries Association & Go Outdoors are conducting a survey to find out how & why people do/don’t participate in outdoor recreation

Parkour UK Position Statement on an International Federation for Parkour/Freerunning

As detailed in Parkour UK’s Memorandum & Articles of Association (our governing document), in relation to an International Federation: 3.1.2 to  [Parkour UK will]

Encourage your MP to debate outdoor sport and recreation policy

Parkour UK and other organisations will be working with various MPs and peers to help ensure the key proposals make their way to the policy

Governance Changes to Parkour UK

At our 2014 AGM held on Tuesday 29th July 2014, the membership voted through changes to the governance of Parkour UK. A summary of the changes

New President & Home Country Representative for Wales appointed

At 2014 AGM held on Tuesday 29th July 2014, the membership voted to appoint a new President for Parkour UK & a Home Country Representative

UK Freerunner cast in Star Wars VII

At the end of last year Lucasfilm and Disney invited all young aspiring actors to attend an open casting call for roles in J.J

More Parkour/Freerunning Teachers, Coaches & Leaders this May

This month has seen us  delivering a variety of our various Awards, CPD & Qualifications: 7th May 2014 Parkour UK 1st4sport Introductory CPD Award in

Parkour UK AGM 29th July 2014, 6pm

Parkour UK’s 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 29th July 2014, 6pm at our registered office: 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton St, London SW1H 0QT. The following documents will

Sport Wales announces £3m for grassroots sport

To mark the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year, Sport Wales has launched £3m of investment into community sport across Wales to tackle known gaps

Parkour/Freerunning Sportivate Sessions a HUGE success in County Durham

Parkour/Freerunning a HUGE success with Durham County Council Funded by Sport England’s Sportivate Parkour sessions that have recently taken place in County Durham (aimed

Traceur selected for the Queens Baton Relay

We are delighted to advise that Chris Wright of Northern Focus Parkour is to be a baton bearer in Shetland on the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR)

More Parkour Parks Announced for Coatbridge, Scotland & Rickmansworth, England

Our facility development partners Freemove are installing a yet more #ParkourParks this year! Coatbridge Parkour Park set to be UK’s LARGEST! Freemove will be installing an extension to

Pre-application for recognition with the UK Sports Councils APPROVED!

Today, 26th March 2014 we received confirmation that our pre-application for recognition has been approved. The letter from Sport England, on behalf of the

New Parkour Parks for Crynant, Wales & Sheffield, England

Our facility development partners Freemove are installing a new #ParkourPark in Crynant, South Wales & Endcliffe Parkour Park, Sheffield this Summer! Crynant Parkour Park, South

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

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

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

£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

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

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

International Womens Day: Parkour Clamjamfrie, Glasgow 8th & 9th March

Parkour UK Members Glasgow Parkour Girls are organising the first International Women’s Day Parkour Clamjamfrie, with a two-day gathering in Glasgow on March 8th and

New Parkour Park in Taunton, Somerset

Our partners Freemove recently completed the installation of a new Parkour Park in Taunton, Somerset. The facility launched in mid-Decemnber as is now open

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our Members, Affiliates, Coaches, Traceurs/Freerunners & Partners #SantaFoucan 2014 is shaping up to be a HUGE year

2014 Level 1 & 2 Coaching Qualification Courses

Parkour UK is pleased to announce the provisional 2014 dates & venues for our coaching qualifications the: Parkour UK ADAPT 1st4sport Level 1 Award & Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Parkour/Freerunning

Pre-Application Re-submitted for Recognition with the UK Sports Councils

Today, 4th November 2013 Parkour UK has re-submitted a pre-application for recognition with the UK Sports Councils. The re-submission fully addresses the points raised

Joy Johnston appointed as an Independent Director

At our AGM on Monday 7th October 2013, Joy Johnston (formerly Tottman) was appointed as an independent director with overwhelming support from the membership

PK Peers Certificates from Sports Leaders UK

PK Peers Certificates from Sports Leaders UK leaving the Parkour UK HQ today. The Parkour UK ADAPT Sports Leaders UK Award in Leading Parkour/Freerunning,

Parkour UK AGM 7th October 2013, 6pm

Parkour UK’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2013 will be held on Monday 7th October 2013, 6pm at our registered office: 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton St, London SW1H 0QT. The  following documents are

Roots of Movement 4

Missed Roots Of Movement 4? Then you missed out! Check out the photos from Zeno Watson – Life Photographer, showcasing Scotland’s fourth national Parkour/Freerunning

New London Parkour Academy Membership Scheme

Parkour Generations, has recently launched a new Annual Membership Scheme for those attending any Parkour Generations class, with membership automatically granting membership with Parkour

Parkour UK signs a letter to The Times on the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill

Parkour UK has signed a letter, published in The Times on 16th July, coordinated by Play England & Play Wales to voice our concerns over

Parkour UK Director on Momentum Lecture Series: July 18th

Thursday 18th July sees Dan Edwardes, a founding member & Director of Parkour UK giving a presentation on concepts of growth, innovation and going

Coatbridge Parkour Park – Second phase of development

Parkour UK affiliate Coatbridge Parkour & partners Freemove  look to further develop the Coatbridge Parkour Park with a second phase of development. They’ve just received

Coatbridge Parkour Secure £9000

Affiliate Coatbridge Parkour recently travelled to the BBC studios in Glasgow to accept a grant of £9,000 from Children in Need presented by Judith Ralston! The