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Kids Team (ages 9-12) showcase, Fall 2023.
Established in 2019, the Parkour Visions Youth Team welcomes students 9–18 looking to challenge themselves in new ways. This team meets weekly during the school year. It promotes a rigorous physical and mental routine focused on nurturing well-rounded athletes and community leaders, while still providing a fun, social training experience.
Youth ages 9–12 meet and practice for 90 minutes per week. Teens 13–18 meet for 2 hours per week.
Youth Team requires 6+ months (2 seasons) of parkour experience. For students new to parkour, please join a Parkour Foundations class to learn the basics before joining the Youth Team.
Spring 2024 Season
Our theme for spring 2024 is “Intention.” We’ll talk about goal-setting and purpose. We’ll dig deeper into questions like, “Why do you do parkour?” “What do you hope to accomplish?” And we’ll guide students in defining their process for getting there.
April 20-21 is our WCPK qualifier competition in Portland at PK Tualatin! For those who wish to compete, we will be using spring season to prepare. There are nine total qualifiers. Learn more and sign up here.
Kids Team (ages 9-12)
Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm @ UW Red Square
Prerequisites: To join, students should have at least six months of parkour experience (or two seasons with Parkour Visions) and be able to demonstrate proficiency in fundamental parkour techniques.
Teen TEAM (ages 13-18)
Students may register for one or both sessions:
Tuesdays, 6–8pm @ UW Red Square
Thursdays, 6–8pm @ Hiawatha Playfield
Prerequisites: To join, students should have at least six months of parkour experience (or two seasons with Parkour Visions) and be able to demonstrate proficiency in fundamental parkour techniques and basic strength such as pulling, pushing, and squatting.
More Youth team Opportunities
Events & Workshops
Field Trips
Coaches organize extracurricular field trips to support team building and skill training. Field trips may include visiting nearby parkour or climbing gyms or the Cordata parkour park in Bellingham, WA.
PKV kids competed at last year’s WCPKC qualifier in Bend, OR.
Competitions
Youth ages 6+ can optionally compete in the West Coast Parkour Championships in the Skill, Speed, and/or Style divisions. Qualifiers run January through June at locations around the West Coast.
Please tell your coach if you are interested in preparing for competition. PKV does not organize travel for competitions, but you may wish to coordinate with other Team parents.
Teen/Adult Classes and Events
Youth Team participants ages 16+ may join teen/adult classes and events.
Leadership
Leap to Lead Coach Development Program
Teens 16+ can apply for our 12-week Leap to Lead Parkour Coach Development Program. We run this program twice a year in spring and fall. Students learn coaching through parkour skill development, Socratic discussion, role play, and practical experience. Scholarships are available.
Teen Leadership Program
Teens 14+ are invited to join our Summer Teen Leadership Program. Teen leaders accepted into the program must complete a free 3-hour Coaching Crash Course. After completion, you’re eligible to volunteer with one or more half-day camps (about 15 hours) for a $100 stipend per week.
COMMUNITY
Train in a safe and supportive environment, among peer support, to tackle difficult physical and mental challenges.
SKILL & STRENGTH
Face new challenges each week, condition hard, and improve your overall physical and mental ability.
LEADERSHIP
Learn how to break down, study, and share the techniques, skills, and philosophy of the sport, providing a deeper understanding of the practice.
COMPETITION
Compete with peers at the West Coast Parkour Championships as well as other regionally organized events.
For questions regarding the Parkour Visions Youth Team, please email classes@parkourvisions.org.