News


Welcome to the BedsParkour homepage. As well as containing links to the other content on this site, this page will act as a news page; keeping you up-to-date with everything happening in the world of BedsParkour.
	Three new Mods!
After proving themselves to be both dedicated practitioners and key contributors to the online forum, we have decided to welcome three new members to the online forum team. As well as the BedsParkour Team, you now have Mattman, Jimmy and Zayn all watching over you on the forums, welcome guys!
	Great New Video From RC Media, Featuring Tim Norburn!
Newest BedsParkour Team member and budding film maker Reece Chapman has recently finished shooting a new video entitled 'Reaching Higher' it features BedsParkour co-founder Tim Norburn. I think the action can do all the talking here, the video can be seen and discussed in the forum: click here Visit www.reecepaulchapman.com for Reece's website.
	A New BedsParkour Representative!
BedsParkour would like to take this moment to welcome Reece Chapman into the BedsParkour team of representatives! As well as a good friend of all of us here at BedsParkour, he's also an incredibly talented practitioner of parkour and freerunning. Although he doesn't live in Bedfordshire, he's always on the ball to help out here and over at our partner website Herts Parkour. You can see Reece in action in his latest sampler entitled '3rd Step Progression': click here
	Zayn and Chokey in London
Zayn came to the Beds scene from London last summer, to study at the university of Bedfordshire, he already had some experience in parkour but has progressed so much over the last year from training regularly in Luton. Chokey started parkour at the end of last year and has really taken to it well, letting nothing stop him progress. They both spent the day in London last week and filmed a couple of videos while they were at it. The videos both show some really good progression and you can see some great potential in both of them. Links to the videos and discussion on them can be found in this thread on the forum: click here. Be sure to post in the forum, giving them whatever comments and critique you can!
	A New Video Featuring Tim and Bloo
Following on from a great day's training in Chesham, Reece made this video, showing some of the antics from the day: Click here as always, comments are welcomed and encouraged, you can discuss it in the forum here: click here.
	Two New Videos From BedsParkour
Two of the BedsParkour core team members, Tim and Bloo, have recently finished and released their 2008 summer sampler videos. Both videos show progression in the individuals as well as recording some accomplishments for both. Tim's video can be found here: Youtube Link, and can be discussed on the forum here: Topic Link. Bloo's video can be found here: Youtube Link, and can be discussed on the forum here: Topic Link.
	Teeshirts, popularity and a video
The first batch of BedsParkour teeshirts have arrived and with limited stock and priced at only Ł10, they are going fast! Sizes available are medium, large and extra large; if you would like one, please post in this thread on the forum stating your size, delivery and payment can be made at one of the rugular weekly training sessions. For a preview of the tees click here. Parkour is getting more and more popular in Bedfordshire with a significant rise is attendees of the regular weekly Luton training sessions. The BedsParkour team are always willing to help guide newcomers in the right direction and help them with any queries they have. Anyone is welcome to attend our regular Luton training sessions; to see when training sessions are, or arrange your own training sessions see the Training sessions section of the forum. Over at our partner website; www.hertsparkour.co.uk, two of the admins have released a new video. RichJ and MattNick, who make up half of the SA:PK team, have raised the bar further with their latest video and it is definitely worth a watch. Filmed in StAlbans on August 18th, it can be found and discussed in the thread on the forum; click here.
	Unveiled! The BedsParkour website
Welcome to the brand new BedsParkour website! Until now BedsParkour had just been an online message board. After discussion amongst the team we decided a full website would be beneficial for both us and you; the visitors to BedsParkour. We're not getting rid of the forum though, it still remains the best way to get involved in parkour in Luton and Bedfordshire and the best way to talk to other people interested in parkour in your area, just follow the link at the top or bottom of the page. Here is a quick guide to the different sections you can access by clicking the various links. The About page This page contains all the information you need about BedsParkour, including who we are, what we do and our history. The Media page On this page you'll find pictures and videos of the BedsParkour team as well as any information on the different media projects we've been involved with. The Resources page This page is here to help you with your training. You'll find things like interesting articles, inspirational videos and helpful links. The Forum Follow this link to go to the message board. This is the best way of meeting local practioners, asking any questions about training and arranging training sessions! Just register and begin posting; don't forget to introduce yourself in the introductions topic! HotSpots Here you'll find maps and guides to all the best training locations throughout Luton and Bedfordshire. At the moment the only map on there is the Luton one because we need you to create and submit your training maps! The Contact page If you have anything you want to contact BedsParkour for that you don't wish to put on the forum you can use the contact form on this page. You'll also find email addresses for all the BedsParkour members as well as a team email address.