Question

DO YOU LIVE IN A CITY?

Do you want something exciting to do in your spare time?

17-year-old John Harrison tells us why urban sports are just what you're looking for.

Reporter: First of all, what are urban sports?

John: Activities like skateboarding, BMX biking, scootering and parkour (free running).

Reporter: Who does them?

John: Teenagers and people in their 20s, mainly. Most people who do urban sports want to have fun with their friends and do something active.

Reporter: Where do they practise?

John: Anywhere! You don't need any special facilities for urban sports. You can jump and or skateboard overwalls, and cycle down steps. Every city has this things - and they're free!

Reporter: Do you need any special equipment?

John: Depending on the sport, you need a skateboard, BMX bike or scooter and a helmet. Parkour is the only urban sport that you can do without any equipment.

Reporter: What do you wear?

John: We wear jeans or shorts, a T-shirt and trainers!

Reporter: Are urban sport dangerous?

John: That depends. Accidents happen when people try to do dangerous things. It's important to know what you can - and can't - do.

Reporter: Are there urban sport competitions?

John: Yes, there are.

Reporter: Do girls do urban sports?

John: Yes! Lots of girls are getting interested in them now. They are often as good as boys, or better!