Apply now for the Youth Parkour Team!

The Parkour Visions Youth Team welcomes students 7–18 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 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.

Fall 2024 Season

Our theme for Fall 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.

Students may register for one or more sessions:

  • Tuesdays, 5—6:15pm ages 7-11 & 5:30-7pm ages 12-18 @ Mt. Tabor Park

  • Thursdays, 3:45—4:15pm All Ages @ Grant Park

  • Sundays, 3–4:30pm All Ages @ Irving Park

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.

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 spots, parkour gyms, or other locations.

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.

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 portland@parkourvisions.org.