NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRACE FACILITY CLASS CANCELLATION

No classes at the Trace Facility on the 18th Feb 2012

SOME CHANGES TO MELBOURNE CLASSES.

The classes at the Trace Facility will be undergoing a couple of changes as of the 18th of January 2012.

From the 18th the Monday classes will no longer be running. Instead there will be a class on Wednesdays instead. This will be a Beyond Basics class.

This class is for all beyond basics students looking to progress there training. This class will also be focused on working alternative techniques which are not always accessible and easy to train outdoors.

The class runs from 6 – 8 and will cost $15.

PARKOUR PREPARATION CLASSES

This class is for those who do not feel fit enough to participate in classes yet. Or those new to classes who wish to get in some extra training and build up fitness.

TIME: Every Wednesday at 5:30PM. Check calendar if uncertain whether classes are on.

LOCATION: Museum Ruins COST: $15

FURTHER DETAILS: http://forum.parkour.asn.au/index.php?topic=7363.msg75485#new

MELBOURNE SUNDAY CLASSES

The final Sunday class for 2011 will be held in Melbourne this week, 27th November 2011. Classes will continue as normal at the Trace Facility. Sunday classes will resume again in 2012 during the first week of February. Keep an eye on the website for other training opportunities in the city during the summer.

NO MELBOURNE CLASSES 29TH MAY

Due to instructor training there will be no classes held on Sunday the 29th May 2011 in Melbourne.

SATURDAY CLASSES

As of March there will be some changes to the times of Saturday classes at the Trace Facility.

APA Kids 12:00-13:30
APA Basics 13:30-15:30

WOMEN’S WORKSHOPS

We are very happy to announce some new womes classes which will be run indoors in Fitzroy. Details are as follows:
Date: 12/2/11
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Location: 241 Smith St Fitzroy
Cost: $25, $15 for APA members
Bookings: beeboparts@gmail.com or 0450 922 883

The workshop is open to all women 16+ and no prior Parkour or physical training is required, just comfortable clothes and lots of smiles

For further information and discussion visit this thread on our forums. For any enquiries call Harley on 0410 148 643.

FREE CLASSES IN FOOTSCRAY

Run in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council and starting on January 27th, we’ll be running classes every Thursday from 5.30 – 7pm finishing up on March 17th. The classes will involve a scaffolding set-up along with other equipment and are aimed at beginners but are appropraite for all skill levels.

You need to book at least two days before a class and to do so contact Maribyrnong City Council on 9688 0372 or walking@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Please do not contact the APA directly to book.

SUMMER BREAK

We are taking a bit of a break from classes over summer. The last City class and Instructor Training is this Sunday the 28th of November. City classes and Instructor Training will re-commence on February the 6th. We are also taking a break from Coburg classes, albeit a shorter one. The final Coburg session for 2010 is on Friday the 17th of December and things will start back up again in 2011 with a First Timers class on the 6th of January. If you are unclear on anything check the calendar above, and as always, check it before class.

OCTOBER 24TH CANCELLATIONS

All classes and Instructor Training are cancelled on Sunday October 24th. We are running free workshops all day at the Spring Fling street festival in North Melbourne. Feel free to come down, however keep in mind these workshops are targeted at inexperienced practitioners.

OCTOBER 2ND & 3RD CANCELLATIONS

All Classes, the Open Session on Saturday and Instructor Training are cancelled the weekend of October 2nd. The National Gathering is on in Melbourne that weekend and all instructors will be committed to running the event. We encourage everyone to come down to the Gathering instead.

Information on the event can be found here.

NO CLASS SUNDAY JUNE 27

The City class will not run on Sunday the 27th of June. We are running a day of dedicated instructor training so we can provide better classes for you.

EASTER CLASSES

All classes and open sessions over the Easter long weekend (April 2 – 5) will not run. As always check the calendar above for up to date class times and dates. Classes will resume as normal the following week.