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Unless stated otherwise on an event announcement, the following applies to all [[Toronto bladers]] events.
When going to an event, we encourage all inline skaters to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpool carpool or ride share] as a way to reduce footprint, take advantage of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-occupancy_vehicle_lane HOV lanes], contribute to less traffic, get together to the location at the same time, save on fuel,  save on [[parking]] costs and possibly even split trip costs. Additionally, consider [https://bikesharetoronto.com/system-map bike share hubs] and public transportation (TTC, GO train, etc) to go to an event.
 
If you have a scooter, riding one to a meetup location and storing it in a skater friend vehicle or [[lock the scooter on a bicycle rack]] of a park or rink is also an option.
 
Unless stated otherwise on event announcement, the following applies to all [[Toronto bladers]] events.


== Agreements ==
== Agreements ==
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== Protective equipment ==
== Protective equipment ==
In addition, city rinks and skate parks sometimes have their own requirements
In addition, city rinks, indoor and outdoor skate parks sometimes have their own requirements
* Sportswear to move freely ''(see [[Code_of_conduct#Clothing|clothing]])''
* Sportswear to move freely ''(see [[Code_of_conduct#Clothing|clothing]])''
* Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts
* Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts
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== Other tools ==
== Other tools ==
Although optional, it is advised
Although optional, it is advised because sometimes, something gets loose
* [[Torx/Hex wrenches]] 4 mm and 5 mm
* [[Torx/Hex wrenches]] 4 mm and 5 mm
* One extra/spare backup [[frame]] [[axle]]
* One extra/spare backup [[frame]] [[axle]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08Ty9F4Nko Bicycle bell]
* Camera for pictures and videos
* Camera for pictures and videos


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