On , Playkour brought high-energy movement to the Jannali Moonrise Festival hosted by Sutherland Shire Council. Despite a rainy start, over 400 kids ran, jumped, and rolled their way through our Playkour parkour activation in just six hours. It was pure momentum, community spirit, and movement magic in motion.
Setting the Scene
The festival began under grey skies and steady rain. Our team arrived at to set up for a start, unsure whether the event would go ahead. But with optimism and a keen eye on the Bureau of Meteorology, we held the course. By early afternoon, the clouds cleared and sunlight broke through.
The Youth Zone made its debut at this year’s festival, and Playkour was the centrepiece. Taking up nearly 40% of the area, our bright Adventure Blue obstacle course instantly caught attention. Within minutes of the first announcement:
“The rain has stopped, and parkour has begun!”
The crowd surged forward.
What Happened
The First Wave
It always starts with just one or two kids brave enough to try. Once they stepped up, the spark ignited. Those two kids turned into twenty. Then four hundred+. The wave didn’t stop until .
Our Three-Station Setup
The activation ran on a rotating system with three distinct stations designed for play, progression, and safety:
- Station 1: Roll & Jump. Kids learned how to move safely by rolling sideways and absorbing impact.
- Station 2: Vaults. Using small, medium, and large vault boxes, each child explored movement at their own pace with help from our athletes.
- Station 3: Obstacle Speed Course. The final test, combining everything into one timed run, complete with our brand-new Timed Buzzer System.
The Timed Buzzer Innovation
The Timed Buzzer System was our latest breakthrough, tracking every child’s run to the millisecond. It instantly became the crowd favourite. Kids were eager to beat their own scores, and parents cheered as names hit the leaderboard.
The best part?
This feature is now included in all future Playkour activations — at no extra cost — for councils and organisers who’ve already worked with us. It’s our way of saying thank you while raising the bar for community engagement.
We discovered something powerful. When kids focus on being faster, they naturally become safer. They wanted precision, not chaos. They rolled better, landed softer, and thought more clearly.
It was parkour education hidden inside play.
Results and Highlights
Despite rain delays, Playkour maintained full capacity for 6.5 hours straight. Our course processed 60 kids per hour on average, totalling over 400 participants. Lines stretched up to 45 minutes, and yet, nobody left. That’s how captivating movement can be when done right.
Key Metrics:
- Average throughput: 60 kids/hour (rain-limited; usually 100/hour)
- Active time: 6.5 hours
- Total participants: 400+
- Footprint: 30% of the Youth Zone
- Rotation size: 5 kids per set for maximum safety
Even with reduced capacity, we achieved our second-busiest event on record, following Darling Harbour’s 800+ participants earlier this year.
“Your energy, creativity, and dedication helped bring the festival to life, and the community truly embraced every moment. We’ve received amazing feedback praising the sense of connection the festival fostered. It’s clear your contribution played a key role in creating something special.”
— Michael, Sutherland Shire Council Events Team
What We Learned
We share lessons from every event so other organisers, coaches, and athletes can grow with us. Here’s what the Jannali Moonrise Festival taught us:
- ✅ Innovation can enhance both fun and safety.
- ✅ Parents love seeing their kids engaged in active, screen-free play.
- ✅ Timed challenges build focus and encourage better form.
- ✅ Councils value high-throughput, high-impact activations.
- ✅ Offering free upgrades strengthens community trust.
Why It Matters
At KongQuest, our first mission is simple:
To inspire the next generation of parkour athletes.
Every activation is built to awaken movement, curiosity, and courage. When a child jumps, rolls, or climbs for the first time, they’re not just playing. They’re discovering what their body can do. That moment of discovery plants a lifelong seed of confidence.
Playkour exists to help councils and organisers deliver these moments at scale. Our activations aren’t rides or shows, they’re experiences that transform communities, one jump at a time.
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FAQ
- What age groups can join parkour events?
- Playkour activations are open to ages seven and up. Every course is tailored for beginners and families.
- Do you provide safety and insurance?
- Yes. Each activation includes full insurance, safety mats, risk assessments, and trained staff supervision.
- Can I host a parkour activation in my city?
- Absolutely. Visit Playkour to start planning your activation.
