Sport Parkour League
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| Founder 👔 | Rene Scavington Tom Coppola |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , Vancouver, BC , Canada |
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| Products 📟 | North American Parkour Championships (NAPC) SPL World Parkour Championships (SPL) |
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Sport Parkour LTD, doing business as the Sport Parkour League (SPL), is a premier organization specializing in parkour competitions and events, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The company, renowned for establishing innovative competition formats like the Skill, Speed, and Style events, is instrumental in structuring and promoting parkour competitions at a global scale, including the acclaimed North American Parkour Championship (NAPC)
and the SPL World Championships.
History[edit]
The Sport Parkour League was founded in 2013 in Vancouver, BC, by Rene Scavington and Tom Coppola. The initiative was revitalized and reformed in 2022 with the strategic inclusion of Dylan Polin. The foundation aimed to formulate a structured competition circuit to provide a platform for parkour enthusiasts to compete and showcase their skills, bringing standardization and recognition to the sport.
Competitions[edit]
North American Parkour Championship (NAPC)[edit]
NAPC is a distinguished event in the SPL’s competition circuit. It stands as a testament to the growth and popularity of parkour in North America. This championship has been held eight times to date, drawing participants from various regions to compete in a series of structured parkour events.
SPL World Championships[edit]
The SPL World Championships is a globally recognized event, serving as the pinnacle of parkour competitions. The SPL has successfully organized two World Championships, witnessing participation from elite parkour practitioners from around the globe, competing for the esteemed title.
Events By Year[edit]
| Event | Location | |
| 2013 | NAPC 1 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2014 | NAPC 2 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2015 | NAPC 3 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2016 | NAPC 4 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2017 | NAPC 5 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2018 | NAPC 6 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2019 | NAPC 7 / OPP | Vancouver, BC |
| 2020 | n/a | Vancouver, BC |
| 2021 | n/a | Vancouver, BC |
| 2022 | SPL1 | Vancouver, BC |
| 2023 | SPL2 | Vancouver, BC |
Format and Divisions[edit]
Sport Parkour League has pioneered the Skill, Speed, and Style format for parkour competitions. This approach allows traceurs to exhibit their proficiency in different parkour techniques and their creative expressions in the sport. The competitions are categorized into separate men’s and women’s divisions to ensure fair and equitable participation.
Impact and Contributions[edit]
The innovations and initiatives by the Sport Parkour League have played a pivotal role in elevating parkour's status as a competitive sport. The structured format and the international championships organized by the SPL have created avenues for athletes to showcase their talents and have provided a structured pathway for aspiring parkour practitioners to pursue the sport professionally. The SPL continues to be a driving force in promoting parkour’s growth, values, and philosophy on a global stage.
Founders[edit]
- Rene Scavington
- Tom Coppola
- Dylan Polin (Joined in 2022)
References[edit]
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