Swings 'N Other Things 2023

Come join us for a weekend packed with training and good times in and around the Hal 5 parkour gym. This year we will have workshops, options to book food and a sleeping place, a film screening, and more!

— LOCATION —

Hal 5 is located right behind Leuven Station and easy to reach by foot, bike, bus or train. There is no car parking space available at the gym. People travelling by car can park their car at Parking Station Leuven (paid).

— PROGRAM —

• Saturday September 2nd

10h00 - 11h30: Workshop Funky Swings (25 spots): 8€

12h00: Start jam day 1

19h00: Dinner

20h00 - 22h00: Screening ‘Project NextGen’ by Maximus Ward

• Sunday September 3rd

10u00: Start jam day 2

19u00: Dinner

21u00: Doors closing

+ Extras during the event: challenge tombola, extra outdoor setups, optional pop-up store, ...

— MINIMUM AGE —

Due to safety reasons, participants will have to be age 14 or older at the day of the event, and should have parkour experience already.

— FOOD —

This year there is the option to book dinner on Saturday or Sunday evening.

Saturday we will have a falafel buffet by Falafel Habibi, and Sunday there will be a pizza assortment by Antico Pizza. Hal 5 also has a fresh ice cream stand outside, and you can always go get a drink at the bar and chill. There are also two small supermarkets within walking distance.

IMPORTANT!

Including food with your registration is only available before August 21st!

— SLEEPING SPOT —

Also this year you can book a sleeping spot. Staying/sleeping at the gym is not allowed unfortunately.

Important information for the sleeping place:

- The sleeping place is a 3km walk from the gym. A skate/longboard might be useful if you don’t like to walk.

- The first 35 people to register will have a bed.

- Bring your own sleeping bag/bed sheets. Those who registered after the 35th person can sleep on the floor with a sleeping bag and sleeping mat.

- Please leave the building as you found it. No trash, please!

- Please be quiet after 10 p.m. If you’re still active, go outside and let off steam.

- Please leave the building no later than 9:30 am the next morning.

- NO showers available.

— WORKSHOP FUNKY SWINGS —

We will start the weekend with a workshop Funky Swings on Saturday, 10h-11h30.

We will work on basic swing techniques for those who are still unfamiliar with the technique, and will provide creative ideas and techniques for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

— PRICES & REGISTRATION —

Single day: €25

Weekend: €35

Include dinner: +€10/evening

Include sleeping spot: +€12/night

Include workshop: +€8

Registration online is required to attend the event.

Payment will be fulfilled at the door. (cash or card)

— INVITED ATHLETES —

Once again there will be quite a few international athletes joining the event. To be announced.

— POP-UP STORE —

Nothing specific has been planned yet, but if you have an idea to be part of a pop-up store a couple hours a day, let us know!