Kassel celebrates the comeback event: Parkour athletes rock the city!

Kassel celebrates the comeback event: Parkour athletes rock the city!

On May 11, 2025, a remarkable parkour event called "Hello Summer Jam" took place in Kassel, which was launched again after a six-year, Corona-related break. The event attracted a total of 140 participants from all over Germany and stretched over three days, during which both the freestyle hall in the Weserstor and various spots were visited in the urban area. The freestyle hall served as the headquarters for training, sleep and meals of the athletes.

The atmosphere of the event was characterized by tensions and spectacular achievements. On Saturday there was a competition on the program, in which the parkour runners, also known as traceurs, demonstrated their skills at various stations. The participants impressed with spectacular jumps, salti and balance exercises. A specific vocabulary is used in parkour, which consists of terms such as "Wallflip" - a backward salto on the wall - and "aerial" - a bike stroke without hands. Annette Schwarz, member of the organization team, emphasized that there are different styles in the parkour and there is no "right" or "wrong", which underlines the diversity and creativity of sport.

exploration of the city and local spots

The participants took the opportunity to explore the picturesque town of Kassel. The memorial on the Karlsaue, the University Campus and Friedrichsplatz included the visited areas. Some participants also went on a trip to the Parkour Park in Kaufungen. Carlos Meyer, one of the Kassel organizers, highlighted the importance of care and cleanliness of the sports locations to ensure the security and joy of the athletes.

The freestyle hall itself uses a diverse range of sports that goes beyond parkour. It is also used for football, basketball, boxing, trampoline and fitness. This commitment to various sports shows the extensive philosophy that lead the hall and the programs that take place.

fascination parkour and future prospects

The freestyle project that is supported by the state of Hesse has set itself the goal of promoting disadvantaged children and adolescents through sport. Young people receive support with challenges such as applications and school tutoring. The Kassel parkour scene also plans to establish the "Hello Summer Jam" as an annual event and is actively looking for sponsors to secure the event in the long term.

Another exciting project is already in the starting blocks: In the coming year, the construction of a combined parkour and skate facility in the outdoor area of ​​the freestyle hall is to begin. This initiative illustrates the ongoing commitment to promoting youth culture in Kassel and creates space for sporting activities and creative development.

In addition to the sporting activities, there are also efforts by the local skateboard community. The Skateboard Association Mr. Wilson, which has been active since 1989, has campaigned for the preservation of the skate hall and demands support from the city of Kassel to preserve the culture of roll sports. These initiatives form an important part of youthful leisure activities in Kassel and reflect the desire to integrate passionate sports in the cityscape.

Overall, the return of the "Hello Summer Jam" shows the growing interest in parkour and other sports in the region and contributes to the dynamic sports community of Kassel. The success of the event is a positive sign of the development of sport and the commitment of local initiatives.

HNA reports that the event will continue to provide promising plans for the next year, while the local scene continues to improve and support Sports activities works. Further thoughts and developments in the field of youth culture can also be found on the website of Parkour Kassel .