About Urban Ateles

The Urban Ateles were established in 2006 by Samuel Thomas. Sam went on a mission to find other traceurs in Suffolk and to spark interest in Parkour/FreeRunning in people of all ages.

A PK session was created in the Stowupland High School gym to develop different skills for beginners in a safer environment. Since the creation of this session the team has grown and the Urban Ateles have been involved in many different projects. In early 2008 The Urban Ateles Team were awarded a large grant to kit out the Childer Road Youth Centre gym with more equipment to practice Parkour and FreeRunning. Some of the members have been interviewed about Parkour for news papers and the team has started doing shows and performances including a performance for ITV.

Sam is now involved in trying to create an outdoor Parkour Park for Stowmarket and we're hoping to get this project well underway!

 

SAM THOMAS

Sam is the founder and organiser of the Urban Ateles team and has taken teaching qualification so he can teach and guide new generations of traceurs. He is also part of The Art Of <URBAN> Movment and through this has taken part in many peformances including for ITV and The Royal Albert Hall. Sam has worked with Sports Unlimited, Francesca Winters School Of Dance, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Youth and Conextions and many more.

Addz

The tricker of the group… Addz has a strong Parkour ability because of his gymnastic background and is known as more of a freerunner. Although sometimes known as the 'King of Kongs' for his giant distances.

Dave

Dave is a key member of the group and has started to take an interest in teaching Parkour. He has demonstrated a lot of dedication to the group and feels that PK promotes "Fitness and confidence".

Jo

The only girl of the main team, Jo has a background in both gymnastics and dance. She is a real inspiration to all girls out there with tonnes of confidence to train with lots of guys!

Dan

Although Dan is the newest member of the team he has been doing freerunning and Parkour for quite a few years before joining our group. He is a keen tricker and has a background in dance.