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Competitions / Events/Announcements

Halloween Hops!

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7pm – 11pm, Saturday October 31st
(Gym closed 6pm – 7pm for event set up)

Come put that sugar rush to good use on our courses, and get some training in while you’re here.

***COSTUME COMPETITION***
Submit your name, age, and costume description before the clock strikes 9pm to be considered for best costume. Winners will be announced at 9:30pm; you must be present to claim your prize!

***CRUSH THE CANDY COURSE! 8pm – 9pm***
Next level trick-or-treating. Quickly carry your treat bucket through the course to collect all the candy you can before reaching the finish. You keep the candy you grabbed, and if you collect ALL the candy on the course you’ll be eligible to win the grand prize at the end of the hour.

***THE PUMPKIN PUSH 9:15-10:15pm***
Safely deliver your pumpkin through treacherous terrain to receive an award from the Pumpkin Princess. Prizes for fastest times at the end of the hour.

EVENT ADMISSION: $15 (free to current Open Gym pass holders)

WHO CAN ATTEND? Adults and Youth ages 5 and up. Anyone new to Origins Parkour must fill out a waiver and receive an orientation tour.
***Clean shoes only!***

INVITE YOUR FIENDS! (pun intended) [Facebook Event Link]

Camps

2015 Winter Camps

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Join us for our half-day Winter Camps before Christmas!
Open to ages 10-15, running Monday – Thursday @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on:

Students should bring to camp:
– Running shoes, and athletic clothing
– Water Bottle
– Change of clothing
– Jacket if they go outside.
Origins Parkour will provide water, juice, and a healthy snack.

Register early as space will be limited and registration closes once we are full. Our camps commonly sell out every year.

Our coaching staff consists of world renowned Parkour Athletes and Coaches.

Grading Tests

Grading Tests Begin Sat. Aug 22

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Get to Level 2 before Autumn starts!

Testing Fee is $30 + GST

Teens and Adults

     Saturday, Aug 22nd @ 12:00 PM [Register]
     Tuesday, Aug 25th @ 8:00 PM [Register]
     Thursday, Aug 27th @ 8:00 PM [Register]

Chimps (Ages 10-12)

     Tuesday, Aug 25th @ 5:00 PM [Register]

Gibbons (Ages 7-9)

     Wednesday, Aug 26th @ 4:30 PM [Register]

What are these Grading Tests?
Grading tests are opportunities to enter into Level 2+ classes. When a student feels they are ready, they can request to review the syllabus/grading test from the front desk to see if they can demonstrate all the skills required. Testing occurs about once every three months, and a student can attempt the test whenever they feel ready (or better, at a coach’s recommendation!)

Competitions / Events/Announcements

North American Parkour Championships 2015

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When?:
ATHLETE EXPO: Saturday August 15th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm

  • Come meet amazing parkour athletes from around the continent. The competitors for the STYLE event have already been announced, see them here: http://fb.me/sportparkour

MAIN EVENT: Sunday August 16th, Doors at 3pm. Competition 4pm – 8pm.

  • SKILL. SPEED. STYLE. Watch North America’s best men and women in Parkour as they go head to head in 3 events!

Where?:
Origins Parkour Facility. 3rd Floor, 2655 Main St, Vancouver BC.

How much is admission?:
Choose one of 3 passes to grant you access to the weekend’s event(s):
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Tickets are limited. Only 20 black level passes available. Come by the gym or purchase tickets online here (http://bit.ly/NAPC2015) ASAP, before they sell out!

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON? Watch the Livestream online for FREE at www.sportparkourleague.com

This year, we’ve doubled our production budget and upped the ante.
Expect 6+ camera angles, Instant Replays, Scoreboards & Graphics,
Athlete Interviews, plus Live Audio and Camera Angle Switching

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ORIGINS GYM MEMBERS:
All regularly scheduled classes and open gyms will be cancelled from Friday August 14th to Sunday August 16th (inclusive). Instead, we invite you to attend the North American Parkour Championships!

Events/Announcements / Schedule Changes

You’re Invited to PKBC 9!

Support Parkour in Vancouver!

This weekend marks the most historic and monumental event for Parkour in the history of this city.

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The Parks Board has built us a FREE Outdoor Facility! The first in Canada and the first legitimate one in North America. By showing up to this event, you directly influence future decisions by the city to build more sites like this one.

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PKBC 9, the ninth annual summer parkour meet of the BC community will be held during the Grand Opening of this park. We’ll be jamming together on Saturday and the Origins family is slated to give two demo performances, followed by a challenge jam back at the gym! On Day 2, we’ll be jamming at UBC and having a BBQ before starting our Film Festival at the gym.

Event Schedule

July 18th: Jam @ Hastings Park | Challenge Jam @ Origins.
11:30 am / Meet at Plateau Park (3311 E Hastings, east of Playland)
12:00 – 12:30 pm / Parkour Demo by the Origins Fam
12:30 – 2:00 pm / Jamming on the new park and fields
2:00 – 2:30 pm / 2nd Parkour Demo by the Origins Fam
2:30 – 3:00 pm / Final Jamming on the new park
4:00 – 5:30 pm / Jamming West Side Hastings Park
7:00 pm – late / Challenge Jam at Origins Parkour Facility

July 19th: *Breakout Jams @ UBC / BBQ / Film Fest @ Origins.
1:00 pm / Meet at UBC Clock Tower
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm / Breakout Jams
6:00 pm / BBQ (location TBA) food donated by Origins.
8:30 pm / Film Fest @ Origins Parkour Facility

*breakout jams: Sometimes the mob is too big for the spot. Community leaders will take smaller groups to explore different spots.

Please Note that Classes and Open Gym are cancelled this weekend for the event!

Events/Announcements

Origins Jam @ Burrard Ironworks

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Sun’s out! Take your skills outside and train with us at a spot affectionately known as “Rail Heaven”

Burrard Iron Works
Main and Alexander (Northmost end of Main St.)
Sunday June 28th @ 3:00 PM
All Ages, All Levels welcome.

No reservation/registration required.

Promotions

Summer of Gains Sale [Offer Ended]

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This summer, go to as many classes and open gym sessions as you want!
SALE ENDS SUN. JUNE 14th.

2 Months Unlimited – Use code SUMMERGAINS35

[CLICK TO BUY] Teen/Adult: $252.56 +GST   [ $388.56 ]
[CLICK TO BUY] Kids: $220.21 +GST   [ $338.78 ]

3 Months Unlimited – Use code SUMMERGAINS50

[CLICK TO BUY] Teen/Adult: $291.42 +GST   [ $582.84 ]
[CLICK TO BUY] Kids: $247.71 +GST   [ $495.41 ]

Limit 1 per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No extensions or rainchecks. Class and open gym package activates on day of sale.

Class space is limited! Please contact the front desk or log in reserve your spot in class!

Events/Announcements

Origins Jam!

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Sun’s out! Join us outside!

George Wainborn Park
Sunday May 17th @ 3:00 PM
All Ages, All Levels welcome.

No reservation/registration required.

Events/Announcements

Meet Jesse La Flair & Cory DeMeyers!

OFF THE EDGE tour hits Vancouver WEDNESDAY MAY 6th
Jam Admission is $30.00 (50% off with purchase of a screening ticket!)

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World Famous Freerunners Jesse La Flair & Cory DeMeyers in Vancouver for ONE DAY ONLY @ Origins Parkour

The Jam — 2:30 PM:
– Train and hang out with PROS!
– Meet & Greet includes Autograph Signings, Photo Op and a chance to get tour merch!

BUY TICKETS: $30 at the door or online at http://bit.ly/OTEJamVancouver
(Get 50% if you show us a screening ticket purchase!)

The Screening — 8:30 PM:
– Jesse and Cory star in and directed “From Here 2 There”, a chronicle of their friendship, trials and tribulations as they train and compete with the best freerunning communities in Europe.

BUY TICKETS: $15 at the door or online at http://tinyurl.com/FH2TVancouver

Event details subject to change. Follow the event on Facebook here! http://tinyurl.com/GoingOTEVancouver

(Pst.. Who are these guys again?)
Jesse La Flair is a pro athlete with 250,000+ subscribers on YouTube, making him the #1 most subscribed parkour channel in the world! La Flair also took home Best Trick & 3rd Place at the 2013 Red Bull Art of Motion event in Santorini, Greece and has podiumed in 8 of the last 9 competitions he has attended.

Cory DeMeyers became the first and only American athlete in 2013 to win the Red Bull Art of Motion competition in Santorini, Greece! In 2014, he snagged a Best Trick Award of his own at the North American Parkour Championship here in Vancouver! A highly decorated athlete, he stood at 1st place in 4 of his last 6 podiums, along with four top 10 finishes from 2012-2014.

Camps

Summer Camps 2015


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FREE T-SHIRT INCLUDED with Registration!

Register early as spaces are limited and registration closes once we are full. Our camps commonly sell out every year. Students are placed into groups based on age and ability to ensure that they are challenged appropriately, maximizing their development and most importantly, having fun. Our coaching staff consists of world renowned Parkour Athletes and Coaches.

$175 + GST
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

[ AGES 7-9 ]
July 6 – 10 — Click Here to Register
July 13 – 17 @ 12:30 – 3:30 PM — Click Here to Register **NEW DATE ADDED**
Aug 3 – 7 — Click Here to Register

[ AGES 10-15 ]
July 13 – 17 — —-SOLD OUT—-
Aug 3 – 7 @ 12:30 – 3:30 PM — —-SOLD OUT—- **NEW DATE ADDED**
Aug 24 – 28 — —-SOLD OUT—-
Aug 24 – 28 @ 1:15 – 4:15 PM — Click Here to Register **EVEN NEWER DATE ADDED**

Students should bring to camp:
– Running shoes, and athletic clothing
– Water Bottle
– Jacket in case we go outside.
Origins Parkour will provide water, juice, and a healthy snack.

Camp Breakdown:
Students are placed into groups based on age and ability to ensure that they are challenged appropriately, maximizing their development and most importantly, having fun.

Topics Covered:
– Fundamental Techniques
– Physical Conditioning
– Freestyle Moves
– Safety
– Psychological Preparation

Correct technique of all skills are demonstrated and encouraged, as well as safe practice. The Camp will take place at the world famous Origins Parkour Facility. We have 10,000 sf of space that features massive street style structures, gymnastics spring floor, foam pit, mats, HD projector, sound system, and more! If the weather is nice, we will take some of the campers outside to practice their skills, so bring a jacket and a change of clothes! Camp students will participate in a bully-free environment where they will be coached by and playing with experienced, quality Parkour coaches.

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