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Despite ''covid19'' derailing the opening of the skating season in March 2021, the year was still nice in regards to events and skaters attendance. | Despite ''covid19'' derailing the opening of the skating season in March 2021, the year was still nice in regards to events and skaters attendance. | ||
During 2021, | During 2021, feedback was also received from skaters that skated with us, emailed us, chatted with us or simple voiced their ideas around. | ||
In addition, some time was spent on reading about group organization from larger group skates out there in Europe and the US as well as professional sports entities. | In addition, some time was spent on reading about group organization from larger group skates out there in Europe and the US as well as professional sports entities. | ||
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* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=lI3S8eKp0dc Bladers day] (on a Sunday afternoon, perhaps in July since August may be too hot) | * [https://youtube.com/watch?v=lI3S8eKp0dc Bladers day] (on a Sunday afternoon, perhaps in July since August may be too hot) | ||
* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Vfq6eI4P6s Light up Toronto] – Luminous Roll (luminous wheels only and no exceptions – October) | * [https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Vfq6eI4P6s Light up Toronto] – [[Luminous Roll]] (luminous wheels only and no exceptions – October) | ||
* [[Halloween]] – October if practical to organize. | * [[Halloween]] – October if practical to organize. | ||
* [https://youtube.com/1fOo48rLAaY Endless blades] (endless/rockin wizard frames type only – summer) | * [https://youtube.com/1fOo48rLAaY Endless blades] (endless/rockin wizard frames type only – summer) | ||
* [https:// | * [https://youtube.com/watch?v=4MIsuEKVPqk Slalom] events | ||
* The usual trail skating activities in Toronto, GTA, Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton and hopefully more | * The usual trail skating activities in Toronto, GTA, Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga, Milton and hopefully more | ||
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The platform has a lot of potential but also needs some improvements done for organizers to manage groups better and in this matter I have been reporting and recommending some changes to be done on the platform as well as features that should be implemented. If you are on [[kommunity]], remain on it as it is still the default platform. No guests, skater invitation will remain upon skating with us first for '''intermediate and advanced skaters only'''. | The platform has a lot of potential but also needs some improvements done for organizers to manage groups better and in this matter I have been reporting and recommending some changes to be done on the platform as well as features that should be implemented. If you are on [[kommunity]], remain on it as it is still the default platform. No guests, skater invitation will remain upon skating with us first for '''intermediate and advanced skaters only'''. | ||
[https://torontobladers.eventbrite.ca Eventbrite]: Will continue to be used for main events such has [[bladers day]], [[halloween]], [[luminous roll]], [[United wizards]], etc in order to try to reach more skaters that are not in any other [[Toronto | [https://torontobladers.eventbrite.ca Eventbrite]: Will continue to be used for main events such has [[bladers day]], [[halloween]], [[luminous roll]], [[United wizards]], etc in order to try to reach more skaters that are not in any other [[Toronto bladers]] platform. | ||
[https://strava.com/clubs/torontobladers Strava] private invitation group, exists and is complementary to the main organizing platform. But currently there are no big plans for it. | [https://strava.com/clubs/torontobladers Strava] private invitation group, exists and is complementary to the main organizing platform. But currently there are no big plans for it. | ||
If you are on [[kommunity]], feel free to request strava invite. Only skating activity is allowed to be posted there and you must be part of [[kommunity]] to be on strava group. | If you are on [[kommunity]], feel free to request strava invite. Only skating activity is allowed to be posted there and you must be part of [[kommunity]] to be on strava group. | ||
[https:// | [https://facebook.com/groups/1141163339739990 Facebook group]: Although there is a Facebook [[Toronto bladers]] group, the use of Facebook in 2021 to organize the [[bladers day]], revealed itself a massive failure. | ||
10000 skaters were contacted with paid ads. Rough numbers indicate that only 250 were interested in going, of which 180 said they would go. | 10000 skaters were contacted with paid ads. Rough numbers indicate that only 250 were interested in going, of which 180 said they would go. | ||
'''None actually showed up'''. This is not a surprise because the | '''None actually showed up'''. This is not a surprise because the roller skater group has over 3000 members but on their events, I never seen more than 30 skaters. | ||
=== New group platform === | === New group platform === | ||
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These forms and pools will be posted on events description and or emailed to the skater. Some will be emailed along other notices. | These forms and pools will be posted on events description and or emailed to the skater. Some will be emailed along other notices. | ||
* Politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance and poaching skaters: Zero tolerance. | |||
=== Event guests === | === Event guests === | ||
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Note the organizing platform event description to see if guests are or not allowed and [[RSVP]] there and or notify an organizer and or host. | Note the organizing platform event description to see if guests are or not allowed and [[RSVP]] there and or notify an organizer and or host. | ||
At the time of this writing the [[Kommunity]] platform does not have a guest feature but | At the time of this writing the [[Kommunity]] platform does not have a guest feature but it has been requested. | ||
=== Waiver changes === | === Waiver changes === | ||
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During 2021 the [[Toronto bladers chat]] was very active and while that is appreciated, it can also be overwhelming at times for some skaters, therefore a set of guidelines was put in place to alleviate the load of messages that we can produce. Please see the guidelines and when possible always address the person that posted a message, in private, unless the subject is of everyone’s interest. The idea is, to post publicly and receive feedback privately when the matter is not of general interest. (sale, trade, deal, question about someone stuff, etc) | During 2021 the [[Toronto bladers chat]] was very active and while that is appreciated, it can also be overwhelming at times for some skaters, therefore a set of guidelines was put in place to alleviate the load of messages that we can produce. Please see the guidelines and when possible always address the person that posted a message, in private, unless the subject is of everyone’s interest. The idea is, to post publicly and receive feedback privately when the matter is not of general interest. (sale, trade, deal, question about someone stuff, etc) | ||
In the future, the chat may just be for an organizing team and or the most active skaters. | In the future, the [[chat]] may just be for an organizing team and or the most active skaters. | ||
=== Group membership changes === | === Group membership changes === | ||
Keeping and maintaining a group, has costs, both in time and money and being part of an outdoors group means to be outdoors with the group therefore in order to justify time and money invested by the maintainers, organizers and or hosts, some adjustments started to be made at the end of 2021 and will remain during 2022. | Keeping and maintaining a group, has costs, both in time and money and being part of an outdoors group means to be outdoors with the group therefore in order to justify time and money invested by the maintainers, organizers and or hosts, some adjustments started to be made at the end of 2021 and will remain during 2022. | ||
In order to be part of the group, the skater is required to skate 1 to 3 times a year with the group. (Basically the main annual events such as [[bladers day]], [[luminous roll]], [[halloween]], [[ | In order to be part of the group, '''the skater is required to skate 1 to 3 times a year with the group'''. (Basically the main annual events such as [[bladers day]], [[luminous roll]], [[halloween]], [[united wizards]], etc. | ||
Unused accounts, ghost skaters, dormant and or idle parked accounts are removed. | Unused accounts, ghost skaters, dormant and or idle parked accounts are removed. | ||
3 no shows (when a skater RSVP yes) and don’t show up will result in removal from the group for the season/year and depending on the case, permanent. (it is pointless to prepare and go to an event where 6 people rsvp but only 2 show up. | 3 no shows (when a skater RSVP yes) and don’t show up will result in removal from the group for the season/year and depending on the case, permanent. (it is pointless to prepare and go to an event where 6 people [[rsvp]] but only 2 show up. | ||
* [[Group and account maintenance]] | * [[Group and account maintenance]] | ||
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* [[Group and account maintenance]] | * [[Group and account maintenance]] | ||
The chat will remain active another year to support the group events discussion and [[gps]] live share. The possibility of the chat becoming just for the most committed skaters, usual skaters and or organizers will be considered during 2022. | The [[chat]] will remain active another year to support the group events discussion and [[gps]] live share. The possibility of the [[chat]] becoming just for the most committed skaters, usual skaters and or organizers will be considered during 2022. | ||
== Meetup Rollerblading group == | == Meetup Rollerblading group == | ||
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== Covid19 protocols == | == Covid19 protocols == | ||
Are to be followed within the Canadian rule of law and city bylaws. The rest is about individual responsibility, be respectful and mindful of others is expected and appreciated. | Are to be followed within the Canadian rule of law and city bylaws. The rest is about individual responsibility, be respectful and mindful of others is expected and appreciated. | ||
== Social media == | == Social media == | ||
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Therefore, being neutral in these rivalries seems the best course of action at the moment. | Therefore, being neutral in these rivalries seems the best course of action at the moment. | ||
In addition, | In addition, looking to see if someone would advertise or sponsor us has been tried, and so far no replies to such request. | ||
Should we ever get some sort of sponsoring, this position will be reviewed. All sponsor achievements will be used towards maintaining the group costs and activities. | Should we ever get some sort of sponsoring, this position will be reviewed. All sponsor achievements will be used towards maintaining the group costs and activities. | ||
[[Category:Announcements]] | [[Category:Announcements]] | ||