Project Underground - The Biggest Parkour event - hosted in Rotherham

The event is conducted over 3 days and is designed to be attractive to all parkour practitioners as it offers the chance to train, compete, or spectate. The competition itself is split into 3 discipline categories, and 3 age categories.

SPEED

This competition is a timed race around a predetermined route across our parkour park. The athletes have time to practice the route and one attempt against the clock. The fastest time wins.

SKILL

This competition is designed to test athletes against ever more difficult challenges in the gym. The challenges are done in isolation with a limited number of attempts and a clock running. The person completing the most challenges in the shortest time wins.

FREESTYLE

This event pits athletes against each other in front of 3 judges. They are judged on creativity, flow, difficulty, and execution. The winner is determined by the highest overall score.

AGE CATEGORIES

Under 12 / Under 16 / 16 + (Adult & Elite)

Project Underground was conceived in 2016, soon after the opening of NovaCity Rotherham.

Its aim was twofold. Firstly, to create the first youth parkour competition in the world and provide a stepping stone for young athletes to enter the world of parkour, and secondly, to create an international high-level parkour event in the UK, something that had not been done since 2009 in London, that would attract professional athletes to meet, compete and share skills and experiences.

Over the previous iterations of Project Underground, it has grown into one of the world's premier international parkour events bringing together over 100 competing athletes including, sponsored athletes from the likes of RedBull, Hollywood stunt performers, and industry-leading brands. This success has created a feedback loop in the UK parkour scene. As the sport of parkour grows, so does the competition and opportunities we can provide for our young people. Project Weekend you will see athletes as young as 5 year old compete and train. 

The event is also looking for sponsors.

Joining forces to sponsor and support Project Underground represents an opportunity to support parkour in the UK. The event is the largest of its kind, and at its heart supports the grassroots growth of healthy activities for young people. The event draws eyes from all over the world, especially in the UK, where NovaCity is a guiding force for parkour and freerunning.

Read the sponsorship deck