Delta Gymnastics is once again offering a three-day parkour clinic for children and youth.
Whether kids are looking to push their physical abilities, challenge their skills or learn some new moves, parkour opens up the world and spaces like a giant playground.
The clinic runs from Aug. 10 to 12.
“We are very happy that we have Tyler Chassie returning from Alberta to lead these clinics,” said Diane Steiner, community program coordinator at Delta Gymnastics.
Chassie is a professional speed competition athlete who has participated at the World Freerunning and Parkour Federation (WFPF) Jump Off in Las Vegas. He has been a parkour performer and instructor for seven years.
Originating in France in the 1980s, parkour increases everyday health, function and fall prevention. It is described as a natural method of training the body to move easily and efficiently over obstacles in the quickest way possible.
“Parkour is for everyone and all you need is a pair of shoes and some imagination,” said Steiner.
She said the clinic will go over some of the more commonly used parkour techniques like rolls, vaults, climbs, safety falls, flips and more.
The clinic costs $75 for all three days. Ages seven to 11 are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m., while ages 12 to 14+ are from 7:30 to 9 p.m. There is also a clinic for ages six to seven, which will run from 3 to 4 p.m. and costs $50.
For more information, visit www.deltagymnastics.com.
