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== Intro news == | == Intro news == | ||
* It is important to understand that | * It is important to understand that the organizers will try to include you in the events when you join the group. | ||
* If you do not plan to skate with the group, the | * If you do not plan to skate with the group, the organizer's effort is wasted, and you will be considered inactive after a few invitations. | ||
* See [[Quick_Q_and_A#Why_I_stop_receiving_invitations|Why I stopped receiving invitations]] | * See [[Quick_Q_and_A#Why_I_stop_receiving_invitations|Why I stopped receiving invitations]] | ||
* See [[Quick_Q_and_A#Why_was_I_not_invited_to_that_event|Why was I not invited to that event]] | * See [[Quick_Q_and_A#Why_was_I_not_invited_to_that_event|Why was I not invited to that event]] | ||
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== Things to keep from 2023 == | == Things to keep from 2023 == | ||
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Registration form] is paramount | * [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Registration form] is paramount | ||
* We will remain using | * We will remain using Google Calendar to send invitations and post events. | ||
* | * The type of events, groups, locations and organization is the same as in 2023 and can be read here | ||
* We send the event information and invites to the email you used to [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 register with us], if you are not getting invites, check your account or read this. | * We send the event information and invites to the email you used to [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 register with us], if you are not getting invites, check your account or read this. | ||
== Season== | == Season== | ||
Weather and other conditions permitting, the annual events are predicted to happen at the end of the day | Weather and other conditions permitting, the annual events are predicted to happen at the end of the day on one selected day stated below. | ||
Opening: March 28~31 (High Park) | Opening: March 28~31 (High Park) | ||
Weekly events as usual | |||
Closing: November 15~17 | Closing: November 15~17 | ||
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== Organizers == | == Organizers == | ||
* It has been 5 non stop organizing years for [[speedy]] hosting and organizing 1 to 3 sessions | * It has been 5 non-stop organizing years for [[speedy]] hosting and organizing 1 to 3 sessions weekly. | ||
* New organizers that were active in 2023 are coming for 2024 | * New organizers that were active in 2023 are coming for 2024 | ||
== Freestyle Sessions == | == Freestyle Sessions == | ||
* Just like in previous years the [[Toronto Bladers]] do skills practice sessions. | * Just like in previous years the [[Toronto Bladers]] do skills practice sessions. | ||
* These are planned to happen downtown Toronto and locations may be announced on [[social media]] | * These are planned to happen in downtown Toronto, and locations may be announced on [[social media]] | ||
* There may even be open sessions from time to time | * There may even be open sessions from time to time | ||
== Blog == | == Blog == | ||
To reduce emails, any monthly news will posted on [https://canadabladers.blogspot.com this blog]. You can subscribe to the blog by [https://canadabladers.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default RSS, atom] or email at your preference and should follow [[social media]] for updates. | |||
== Who will receive event invitations == | == Who will receive event invitations == | ||
* Everyone will receive invitations for the [[annual events]] provided | * Everyone will receive invitations for the [[annual events]] provided they have the skills and equipment to participate. | ||
* [[Annual events]] are not for beginners and skaters are expected to keep a mild pace of 15km/h | * [[Annual events]] are not for beginners, and skaters are expected to keep a mild pace of 15km/h average to keep up with the group. | ||
== Inactive skaters == | == Inactive skaters == | ||
* All registered and accepted skaters will receive a base number of event invitations to which at a point, if they never show up to any event, they are considered inactive and will stop receiving invitations until they register again. | * All registered and accepted skaters will receive a base number of event invitations to which, at a point, if they never show up to any event, they are considered inactive and will stop receiving invitations until they register again. | ||
* Inactive skaters are assumed non existent individuals, fake | * Inactive skaters are assumed to be non-existent individuals, fake, have void profiles, and are discarded from future events. | ||
* Skaters | * Skaters who never showed up to an event with the group in 2023 have been removed from the invite list because we do not know if they actually exist as people. | ||
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Registration form] resets every year on January first. | * [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Registration form] resets every year on January first. | ||
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Voided, nullified, discarded | Voided, nullified, discarded | ||
* Selecting all options in every section and or opposite preferences at the same time | * Selecting all options in every section and or opposite preferences at the same time | ||
* Using text boxes to write stuff not asked or to spam with non requested info | * Using text boxes to write stuff not asked or to spam with non-requested info | ||
* Registering several times but using different personal (or lying) or skating information | * Registering several times but using different personal (or lying) or skating information | ||
== Event frequency == | == Event frequency == | ||
* Every Friday and or weekend and at least once a month | * A specific type of skating event may be planned Every Friday and/or weekend and at least once a month. | ||
* This means one weekend is social and recreational, the next is wizard, the following speed, the following slalom and so on but there are no warranties | * This means one weekend is social and recreational, the next is wizard, the following speed, the following slalom and so on, but there are no warranties. | ||
== Event locations == | == Event locations == | ||
* Since 2018, due to the [[bonehead express]], [[Toronto]] has become a nightmare to skate on trails, distance and speed. In 2023 we started to branch out to the GTA | * Since 2018, due to the [[bonehead express]], [[Toronto]] has become a nightmare to skate on trails, distance and speed. In 2023, we started to branch out to the GTA more than before. | ||
* As the [[Bonehead express]] starts getting out due to good weather | * As the [[Bonehead express]] starts getting out due to good weather (mid-June), we will start slowly skating around the GTA and return to Toronto in September. | ||
* Most | * Most skating is predicted to be on the west side, like Etobicoke, Mississauga, Burlington and Hamilton, but not exclusively. The east side is also on the agenda. | ||
* We will skate around the GTA and even on other provinces. Invites will be sent to skaters | * We will skate around the GTA and even on other provinces. Invites will be sent to skaters who let us know their interest and the possibility of skating outside Toronto. | ||
* We do not disclose online where we skate. Doing so will cause a swarm of quad skaters to | * We do not disclose online where we skate. Doing so will cause a swarm of quad skaters to overtake those closed-circuit locations. Do not ask online. Join us instead. | ||
== Bad weather == | == Bad weather == | ||
We plan to skate indoors during bad weather days, such as cold, snow, or rain. | |||
Our preferred location is around North Etobicoke | Our preferred location is around North Etobicoke and any other non-woke location and environment we can find. | ||
[[Category:Announcements]] | [[Category:Announcements]] | ||