FAQ about Liability

Bay Area Parkour (BApk) sessions are free, open, peer-reviewed-type trainings, where everybody participating is responsible for him- or herself at all times.

If you are a new or existing BApk member or jam/training guest, and especially if YOU ARE A MINOR, please make sure you, your parents or legal guardians have read the following "frequent questions":


Q. Who is responsible for my child when he or she attends a Parkour jam or training?

A. At all times, your child is responsible for his or her own safety, actions and body.
BApk is a volunteer based, non-profit, non-incorporated organization and does not carry insurance or accept liability for any person’s actions while engaging in any activity, whether or not it is endorsed or organized by BApk members.

In addition, while traceurs affiliated with BApk are always available and happy to help beginners learn the fundamentals of Parkour, they are not in a position to give medical or any other type of professional advice to your child; he or she, and you, must decide what activities are appropriate to attempt.

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Q. What if my child gets injured during a Parkour jam or training?

A. It is important to remember that Parkour jams and trainings are simply ad hoc meet-ups of anyone interested in Parkour.
There is no guarantee that anybody with first aid training will be present; indeed, it is possible that no member of BApk will be present at all.
As with any activity, make sure you know where and with whom your child is going and, if necessary, that someone in the group knows how to reach you in the event of an emergency.

We always stress the benefits of safety, caution and careful progression!

Read here another FAQ in reference to "waivers".

Read here what you need to know ("S#!t happens...").