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== 2019 == | == 2019 == | ||
* Steaming from the Toronto rollerblade inline skater group ([ | [[File:Rollerbabes.png|500px|thumb|right|Rollerbabes in April 2021 at the beaches in Toronto]] | ||
* From | |||
* Steaming from the Toronto rollerblade inline skater group ([https://skating.myperfectrack.net/wiki/images/c/c7/Meetup-Re_Meetup_Bladers_group_problem.pdf Meetup-Re_Meetup_Bladers_group_problem.pdf]), the skater known as [[speedy]] wanted to create a group to provide a more adequate skating experience for females but due to low female attendance on skating events, the process took time. | |||
* From the old [[inline skating]] group with 400 skaters many females were surveyed. Most never replied. | |||
== 2020 == | == 2020 == | ||
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* Monday, August 10, 2020 Chicks on a roll: Ladies inline skating session was organized and hosted by [[Hannah]] with 4 skaters out of 9 going out to skate. | * Monday, August 10, 2020 Chicks on a roll: Ladies inline skating session was organized and hosted by [[Hannah]] with 4 skaters out of 9 going out to skate. | ||
* Sunday, August 16, 2020 Chicks on a roll: Ladies Skate Night was hosted by [[Hannah]] with 3 skaters out of 12 going out to skate. | * Sunday, August 16, 2020 Chicks on a roll: Ladies Skate Night was hosted by [[Hannah]] with 3 skaters out of 12 going out to skate. | ||
* [[Hannah]] creates a whatsapp female only private skater chat | * [[Hannah]] creates a whatsapp female only private skater chat to support the group on kommunity | ||
== 2021 == | == 2021 == | ||
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* [[Hannah]] tells the [[Toronto bladers]] on the [[bladers chat]] the intention of female only events and is invited by [[speedy]] to the [https://kommunity.com/rollerbabes/about kommunity platform to start an only female skating group] called [[rollerbabes]] and through a mailing list, advertises the group to 245 known female inline skaters. | * [[Hannah]] tells the [[Toronto bladers]] on the [[bladers chat]] the intention of female only events and is invited by [[speedy]] to the [https://kommunity.com/rollerbabes/about kommunity platform to start an only female skating group] called [[rollerbabes]] and through a mailing list, advertises the group to 245 known female inline skaters. | ||
* Sun, Aug 22 2021, 3:00 PM the [[rollerbabes]] first event is published to join the [[bladers day]]. One of 9 skaters went. | * Sun, Aug 22 2021, 3:00 PM the [[rollerbabes]] first event is published to join the [[bladers day]]. One of 9 skaters went. | ||
* During 2021, 9 female skaters were part of the [[rollerbabes]] on | * During 2021, 9 female skaters were part of the [[rollerbabes]] on kommunity. | ||
== 2022 == | == 2022 == | ||
* Is it concluded that the Toronto rollerblade inline skater group is not conducive to the proliferation of skating events as intended. ([ | * Is it concluded that the Toronto rollerblade inline skater group is not conducive to the proliferation of skating events as intended. ([https://skating.myperfectrack.net/wiki/images/c/c7/Meetup-Re_Meetup_Bladers_group_problem.pdf Meetup-Re_Meetup_Bladers_group_problem.pdf]) | ||
* March 2022, [[Speedy]] offers to support and maintain the [[rollerbabes]] on meetup for [[Hannah]] to manage as she sees fit and invites females skaters to join in. | * March 2022, [[Speedy]] offers to support and maintain the [[rollerbabes]] on meetup for [[Hannah]] to manage as she sees fit and invites females skaters to join in. | ||
and [[Speedy]] ensures support for 1 to 2 years provided there is successful activity | |||
* Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Pre-Season Meet & Skate! first event is published | * Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Pre-Season Meet & Skate! first event is published | ||
* By 27 of March 2020, the group reaches 19 members most of who were individually contacted by [[speedy]], have joined. | * By 27 of March 2020, the group reaches 19 members most of who were individually contacted by [[speedy]], have joined. | ||
== Who are we and what do we do == | |||
We're 'babes' who roll! We inline skate and roller skate all through the city :) | |||
=== Styles === | |||
* Trail skating | |||
* Artistic skating | |||
* Tricks | |||
* Urban skating | |||
=== Locations === | |||
* Outdoor ice rinks (summer) | |||
* Bike & recreational trails | |||
* City streets | |||
=== Event Style trail & urban location === | |||
Events will begin with a short (~5 min) "meet and greet" and then we skate! Please be prompt as to not risk missing the event. | |||
=== Event Style fixed location === | |||
Events will begin with a "meet and greet" and then we skate! Feel free to bring cones, chalk, a speaker.. etc. | |||
=== Member Requirements and Courtesies === | |||
* Members must be 18 + | |||
* Please ensure the event you've signed up for is appropriate for your (and your guests) skill level. All levels are welcome at fixed location events. | |||
* Please be on time for events | |||
* You are responsible for your own protection. Helmets and wrist guards are strongly recommended, and wear the necessary protection for the activity and your skill level (knee pads, elbow pads, hip protectors etc...) | |||
* Pets (dogs or others) are not allowed | |||
* '''As this is a women's group male guests are not permitted''' | |||
== Notes == | |||
* No politics and or activism | |||
* The [[Rollerbabes]] are independently managed by [[Hannah]] and all matters should be addressed directly with her. | |||
* Some [[Toronto bladers]] events such as the [[bladers day]] may get both the [[Rollerbabes]] joining in too. | |||
== Links == | == Links == | ||