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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 [[inline skating]] events.


== Agreements ==
== Agreements ==
By participating in a [[Toronto bladers]] event you agree to the following:
By participating in the [[inline skating]] event you agree to the following:
* [[Code of conduct]]
* [[Code of conduct]]
* [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]]
* [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]]
* No pets to be brought to an event due to safety reasons, [https://toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/pets-in-the-city/dogs-in-the-city/ city bylaws] & [https://toronto.ca/legdocs/municode/1184_349.pdf chapter 349].
* [[Skate marshals]], when assigned to an event, will conduct how the group moves
* Pets are NOT to be brought to an event due to safety reasons and local city by-laws reasons.


== Wheels recommendation ==  
== Wheels recommendation ==  
For most regular activity we advise all wheels hardness to be:
For most regular activity we suggest all [[Wheel_size_and_type |wheels]] hardness to be:
* XFirm
* XFirm
* 85a or 86a
* 85a or 86a
'''For [[slalom]]:'''
'''For [[slalom skating|slalom]]:'''
* Size from 72 mm to 80 mm  
* Size from 72 mm to 80 mm  
'''For speed/endurance and distance:'''
'''For speed/endurance and distance:'''
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'''For night skate:'''
'''For night skate:'''
* [[Luminous wheels]]
* [[Luminous wheels]]
'''Maintenance:'''
* [[Wheel_size_and_type#Maintenance |Make sure you rotate your wheels]]


== Skates attention ==
== Skates attention ==
All this has happened and can happen again:
All these fails have happened and can happen again:
* Bring your inline skates
* Bring your inline skates
* Nothing is broken/defective
* Nothing is broken/defective
* [[Clean your bearings]] or get new ones
* [[Clean your bearings]] or get new ones
* All parts are tight and secure
* All parts are tight and secure
* Make sure the wheels are not angled/destroyed too worn out
* Make sure the wheels are not angled/destroyed or too worn out
* Use threadlocker such as [https://canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/loctite-threadlocker-blue-242-adhesive-0670036p.html loctite] to make sure you axles do not come out while skating.
* Use '''threadlocker''' such as [https://canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/loctite-threadlocker-blue-242-adhesive-0670036p.html loctite] to make sure you axles do not come out while skating.


== 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 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]]
* Bicycle bell
* Camera for pictures and videos
* Camera for pictures and videos


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Consider car polling and parking fee share as well as using a scooter and store it in another skater friend vehicle during the event.
Consider car polling and parking fee share as well as using a scooter and store it in another skater friend vehicle during the event.


'''Toronto:'''
* [https://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/toronto/?arriving=202208271030&leaving=202208271230 Parkopedia map]
* [https://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/toronto/?arriving=202208271030&leaving=202208271230 Parkopedia map]
* [https://parking.greenp.com Green P parking] and [https://mobilepay.greenp.com app]
* [https://parking.greenp.com Green P parking] and [https://mobilepay.greenp.com app]
* [https://parking.com/toronto Find parking in Toronto]
* [https://parking.com/toronto Find parking in Toronto]
'''See also:'''
* [[Hamilton]]
* [[Burlington]]


== Public transportation ==
== Public transportation ==
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* '''Miway''': [https://mississauga.ca/miway-transit/schedules/ Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mtransit.android.ca_mississauga_miway_bus app]
* '''Miway''': [https://mississauga.ca/miway-transit/schedules/ Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mtransit.android.ca_mississauga_miway_bus app]
* '''Hamilton''': [https://hsrnow.hamilton.ca/#/app/tripplanning Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trapeze.hsr app]
* '''Hamilton''': [https://hsrnow.hamilton.ca/#/app/tripplanning Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trapeze.hsr app]
=== Bike  share ===
* [https://bikesharetoronto.com/system-map/ Toronto map]


[[Category:disclaimers]]
[[Category:disclaimers]]
[[category:laws and regulations]]
[[category:laws and regulations]]

Latest revision as of 08:14, 5 May 2024

When going to an event, we encourage all inline skaters to carpool or ride share as a way to reduce footprint, take advantage of 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 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 inline skating events.

Agreements

By participating in the inline skating event you agree to the following:

Wheels recommendation

For most regular activity we suggest all wheels hardness to be:

  • XFirm
  • 85a or 86a

For slalom:

  • Size from 72 mm to 80 mm

For speed/endurance and distance:

  • 90 mm to 110 mm

For night skate:

Maintenance:

Skates attention

All these fails have happened and can happen again:

  • Bring your inline skates
  • Nothing is broken/defective
  • Clean your bearings or get new ones
  • All parts are tight and secure
  • Make sure the wheels are not angled/destroyed or too worn out
  • Use threadlocker such as loctite to make sure you axles do not come out while skating.

Protective equipment

In addition, city rinks, indoor and outdoor skate parks sometimes have their own requirements

  • Sportswear to move freely (see clothing)
  • Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts
  • Pocket shoes if you need to take public transportation

Other tools

Although optional, it is advised because sometimes, something gets loose

Night visibility

Some of the following:

  • Blinking lights
  • Reflective vest
  • Luminous wrist/arm bands
  • Luminous wheels for sure

Human maintenance

Vehicle parking

If you drive, note that almost all public parks have a free park location.

Consider car polling and parking fee share as well as using a scooter and store it in another skater friend vehicle during the event.

Toronto:

See also:

Public transportation

Bike share