Government attempts to get young people physically active and give them things to do have a new focus.
Parkour - or free running - is taking off after being featured in high-profile films including Casino Royale and Breaking and Entering. Parkour is the practice of jumping to overcome obstacles that can be anything in the surrounding environment, including rocks, rails and concrete walls. As with skateboarding's early days, demand for parkour currently outweighs supply, although that looks set to change with local authorities bowing to pressure from young people.
But while pockets of parkour are springing up around the country, a lack of formal guidance and coaching qualifications is creating a barrier to setting up widespread activity (CYP Now, 7-13 May).
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