Spring Term Registration is now open!

Description

Come learn parkour with us! All classes (other than Parent & Tot) are 1 hour in length. Our classes are set based on age, and further segmented by our coaches assessment using our level system. Kids will have the opportunity to level up over time as skills are learned and practiced! However, as there are only levels 0-7 total, leveling up is not expected to happen quickly. Athletes are encouraged to have fun and progress at their own rate!

Classes consist of a warm up, followed by stations with their smaller group, and finish off with conditioning and a few minutes of free time!

All classes run once-per-week, and fall under seasonal terms: Fall, Winter & Spring. Winter Term will runs November 20th - March 10th. Spring Term runs March 16th - June 23rd.

Cost

Due to the varying length of our Terms, the costs vary as well. The cost of the term for classes is calculated as $22* x [the number of classes]. *the cost per class will be increasing to $23/class for the Spring Term.

For those wishing to enroll but are unable to afford our registration fees, there are sources offering direct individual support such as JumpStart. We do not apply for funding on your behalf, but we can help you register with deferred payment and provide an invoice for you to use while applying.

A payment plan option is also available online when registering: 50% up front, and the remainder split over the months up to the end of that term. For Spring Term Classes, there will be a second payment plan option for 25% up front with the remainder split over the months up to the end of that term.

If you would like to discuss payment with us further, please email us at info@kwplaygrounds.ca.

FAQ

Do I need to register ahead of time? - Pre-registration isn’t required for drop ins, but it is recommended. It is the only way to guarantee your spot in the program you wish to attend! Pre-registration for a full term of classes is required.

What should we wear/bring? - Clothes you can easily move in (no jeans or hanging jewelry), indoor shoes, and a labeled water bottle.

When should we come to class? - Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before class, to allow for smooth transitions between classes.

Where do we pick up/drop off? - For Intro Kids classes, drop off and pick up at our side entrance, around the left-hand side of the building directly across from the fitness depot. For all other classes, please drop off and pick up at our new entrance at the front of the building!

Can parents stay during class? - Yes! Seating is available on a first come first serve basis.

Are masks required? - Masks are not required, but they may be worn if preferred. If masking is re-introduced as a requirement, this requirement will only be for drop offs and pickups, or for those staying and not participating while an activity is in session.

Kids Drop In Classes

Kids Intro Drop In Classes are offered Mondays 4:50-5:50pm and 6:00-7:00pm. March 11th onwards, this class will be offered Mondays 6:00-7:00pm only.

These are for athletes ages 4-17 who are trying out Parkour for the first time. For kids who can’t attend every week, but who have tried at least one Intro Class prior to signing up, there are some drop in spots in a select number of our regular classes in each age group. These classes are highlighted on our Spring Term Schedule. The cost to attend any kids’ drop in class (other than Parent & Tot classes) is $23 per participant. Pre-registration is not required, but it is preferred & is the only way to guarantee a spot in your desired class. The cost to attend a parent & tot class is $19 per child, with no additional cost for the parent.

There will be no class February 19th or May 20th. Class will be offered April 1st.

*the cost per class will be increasing to $23/class starting March 11th.

Adult drop in class

This class is primarily for athletes 18+ who are new to parkour who would like some help getting started! We now offer an adult drop in class during the first hour of Adult Open Gym: Wednesday & Friday 8:30-9:30pm. This class provides a relaxed atmosphere where technique is built up methodically. Since adult open gym is for 13+, those 13+ can attend, but there are other class options available for ages 13-17. Pre-registration is preferred & recommended in order to guarantee a spot in the class. Following the class, athletes are encouraged to stay for the remainder of open gym. For this reason, the cost to attend is $25+hst.

There will be no class March 29th.

This class is designed for participants ages 18 months-3, accompanied by a parent or adult. Each class is 45 minutes in length. During classes, these mini athletes will work on developing their gross motor skills through simple & fun stations. The learning objectives for this class are fundamental movement patterns, general coordination and strength through play-based learning and activities.

This class is intended for participants ages 4-5 at all skill levels. Each class is run by multiple coaches, and is segmented into smaller groups of six participants or less. Learning objectives for this class include fundamental movement patterns such as running, skipping and jumping, as well as level 1 skills such as precision jump and safety vault. Classes run through a group warm-up, multiple circuits, and other games & challenges. At the end of the class, a few minutes are reserved for free time to play in the gym!

This class is intended for participants ages 6-8 at all skill levels. Each class is run by multiple coaches, and is segmented into smaller groups of seven participants or less. Learning objectives include skills from levels 1-3. Beginner participants learn stride, precision jump, cat hang, safety vault and forwards breakfall. Advanced participants learn crane, lache to precision landing, kong vault, and height drop to shoulder roll. This class features a conditioning component where athletes develop general strength through body-weight exercises. At the end of the class, a few minutes are reserved for free time to play or practice their skills in the gym!

This class is intended for participants ages 9-12 at all skill levels. Each class is run by multiple coaches, and is segmented into groups of seven participants or less. Learning objectives include skills from levels 1-4. Beginner participants learn stride, precision jump, cat hang, safety vault and forwards breakfall. Advanced participants learn bar-to-bar laches, speed step and pop vault. If the athlete has an interest in freestyle skills, front, side and/or back flips can also be learned. This class features a conditioning component, where athletes develop strength and power with a mix of bodyweight exercises and some resistance training. At the end of the class, a few minutes are reserved for free time to play or practice their skills in the gym!

This class is intended for participants ages 13-17 at all skill levels. Each class is run by multiple coaches, and is segmented into smaller groups of seven participants or less. Learning objectives include skills from levels 1-7. Beginner participants learn stride, precision jump, cat hang, and safety vault, and forwards breakfall.

At the most advanced levels, participants choose between “traditional” and “freestyle”, where they focus on flips or the non-flipping aspects of parkour. Traditional participants learn skills such as double kong, kash vault, and muscle up. Freestyle participants learn front, side and backflips, as well as off-axis skills like B-twist or corkscrew. This class features a conditioning component, where athletes develop strength and power with a mix of bodyweight exercises and resistance training.

These classes are exclusively for female and non-gender-conforming participants, in what has historically been a male-dominated sport. There is one class for ages 8-12, as well as one for ages 13-17. No Boys Allowed is intended for kids who are more timid or are off-put by competition. Each class is run by multiple coaches, and is segmented into smaller groups of seven participants or less. Learning objectives include skills from 1-4.

Beginner participants learn stride, precision jump, cat hang, safety vault and forwards breakfall. Advanced participants learn bar-to-bar laches, speed step, and pop vault. If the athlete has an interest in freestyle skills, front, side and/or back flips can also be learned. This class features a conditioning component, where athletes develop strength and power with a mix of bodyweight exercises and some resistance training. At the end of the class, a few minutes are reserved for free time to play or practice their skills in the gym!