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[[File:Torontobladersday-2022 group.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] during the annual bladers day. August 07, 2022]]
[[File:Torontobladersday-2022 group.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] during the annual bladers day. August 07, 2022]]
[[File:Torontobladersday-2021 group.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] during the [https://youtube.com/watch?v=lI3S8eKp0dc annual bladers day. August 22, 2021] ]]
[[File:Torontobladersday-2021 group.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] during the [https://youtube.com/watch?v=lI3S8eKp0dc annual bladers day. August 22, 2021] ]]
[[File:Toronto bladers in hamilton-20200728.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] in [https://youtube.com/watch?v=bhYH4fi1TBY Hamilton, Ontario 28.07.2020] ]]
[[File:Toronto bladers in hamilton-20200728.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] in [https://youtube.com/watch?v=bhYH4fi1TBY Hamilton], Ontario 28.07.2020]]
[[File:Toronto_bladers_on_the_martin_goodman_trail-2019.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] on the [[Martin Goodman trail]]. August 13 2019]]
[[File:Toronto_bladers_on_the_martin_goodman_trail-2019.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] on the [[Martin Goodman trail]]. August 13, 2019]]


We are an [[inline skating]] group for intermediate & advanced skaters dedicated to getting out, inline skate, and have fun. We roll anywhere as long as the wheels allow it. From fixed skate park locations, 5 km to 50 km rides, we roll 1 to 3 times a week, winter included because the wheel is mightier than the friction.
Welcome to '''Toronto Bladers''', the ultimate destination for thrill-seeking inline skaters from Toronto and Ontario! Join our dynamic group of intermediate and advanced skaters as we hit the streets, embarking on adrenaline-charged journeys that redefine what it means to roll.


'''Season opens mid March and goes until the last day of November''', but some, inline skate all year round, winter included.
From the first breath of spring to the frosty winter days, our fearless community thrives on year-round skating excitement.  


Members will move rank/group as per skills shown during events and safety in consideration.
Brace yourself for heart-pounding adventures, adrenaline rushes, and an unbreakable camaraderie that turns every glide into unforgettable memories. Get ready to carve your path with us, season after exhilarating season!


Follow us out on [https://youtube.com/channel/UC7Zj9qgcU8dHEmg8JyN0H9w youtube], [https://twitter.com/torontobladers twitter],  [https://facebook.com/torontobladers facebook] and [https://instagram.com/torontobladers instagram]. We skate in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] Ontario, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Toronto_Area GTA] and beyond.
We skate around the GTA but with Focus in [[Toronto]], [[Hamilton]] and [[Mississauga]] and beyond.


== Requirements to join ==
== Requirements to join ==
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* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Skater profile registration]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Skater profile registration]
* The [[event rules and guidelines]] will help you with all your needs for an event
* The [[event rules and guidelines]] will help you with all your needs for an event
* No pets ''(cats, dogs, etc)'', during the events due to the hazard they cause as well as [https://toronto.ca/city-government/public-notices-bylaws/bylaw-enforcement/dogs-off-leash/ city laws]
* No pets ''(cats, dogs, etc)'', during the events due to the hazard they cause as well as local city laws
* No alcohol and or drugs of any kind, legal or not legal
* No alcohol and or drugs of any kind, legal or not legal
* No politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance, skate wars and or disrespect.
* No politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance, skate wars and or disrespect.
* No electric skates, quad skates, scooters and or skateboards
* No electric skates, quad skates, scooters and or skateboards
== Events ==
We do several types of events and have 8 '''intermediate''' [[annual events]].
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, no guests are allowed and only registered skaters will receive email event notifications according to their profile, equipment and shown skills.
General events: Notified registered members within the age group
(Just show up, ready, equipped and roll)
Athlantian events: Athlantians, Olympians, and Titans
(Avg speed: 12 to 15km/h up to ~25 km length)
Olympian events: Olympians, and Titans
(Avg speed: 15km/h and above up to 40 km length)
Titan events: Titans gang only by invitation and or proven GPS stats.
(Avg speed 20 km/h & up to 50 km distance more)


== Skating styles ==
== Skating styles ==
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* [[Urban skating]]
* [[Urban skating]]
* [[Wizard skating]]
* [[Wizard skating]]
* [[Speed skating]].
* [[Speed skating]]
 
We do not do [[aggressive skating]], [[figure skating]] or [[quad skating]].
* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=CBRwKKbdcHM Erik Burrow] manages the best Toronto group for inline [[aggressive skating]], which you can join [https://facebook.com/groups/shoptask.toronto here].


== Locations include==  
== Locations include==  
* We do not skate ''circles'' to the beat of a drum. We do mostly distance [[inline skating]]
* We do not skate ''circles'' to the beat of a drum. We do mostly distance [[inline skating]]
* City trails, woods trails, city/urban skating, pump tracks, sports tracks, public hockey rinks and a skate park once a blue moon.
* We roll anywhere as long as the wheels allow it. Skate parks, hockey rinks, streets, pump tracks, sports tracks trails, etc. 5, 25, 50 or 100 km rides, we roll 1 to 3 times a week, winter included because the wheel is mightier than the friction.
 
== Events ==
We do several types of events and have 8 [[annual events]].
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, no guests are allowed and only registered skaters will receive email event notifications according to their profile, equipment and shown skills.
 
== Mightier than friction ==
 
The wheel is mightier than the friction
 
Even if dark times descend upon us we shall go on the roll.
We shall roll in parks, we shall roll on the roads and trails,
we shall roll with growing confidence and growing strength,
we shall roll in our island, whatever the track may be.
 
We shall roll on the asphalt, we shall roll on concrete grounds,
we shall roll in the fields and the streets; we shall bomb in the hills;
 
we shall never fall, and if, which I do not for a moment believe,
this city or a large part of it was flooded or full of gravel,
then we will roll beyond the GTA, loaded and ready with wheels,
would carry on the stride until, in good time, new pavement,
with all its power and might, steps forth for the stride and the liberation of the sprint.


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Latest revision as of 01:46, 22 August 2024

Toronto bladers during the annual bladers day. August 07, 2022
Toronto bladers during the annual bladers day. August 22, 2021
Toronto bladers in Hamilton, Ontario 28.07.2020
Toronto bladers on the Martin Goodman trail. August 13, 2019

Welcome to Toronto Bladers, the ultimate destination for thrill-seeking inline skaters from Toronto and Ontario! Join our dynamic group of intermediate and advanced skaters as we hit the streets, embarking on adrenaline-charged journeys that redefine what it means to roll.

From the first breath of spring to the frosty winter days, our fearless community thrives on year-round skating excitement.

Brace yourself for heart-pounding adventures, adrenaline rushes, and an unbreakable camaraderie that turns every glide into unforgettable memories. Get ready to carve your path with us, season after exhilarating season!

We skate around the GTA but with Focus in Toronto, Hamilton and Mississauga and beyond.

Requirements to join

Skating styles

Locations include

  • We do not skate circles to the beat of a drum. We do mostly distance inline skating
  • We roll anywhere as long as the wheels allow it. Skate parks, hockey rinks, streets, pump tracks, sports tracks trails, etc. 5, 25, 50 or 100 km rides, we roll 1 to 3 times a week, winter included because the wheel is mightier than the friction.

Events

We do several types of events and have 8 annual events. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, no guests are allowed and only registered skaters will receive email event notifications according to their profile, equipment and shown skills.

Mightier than friction

The wheel is mightier than the friction

Even if dark times descend upon us we shall go on the roll. We shall roll in parks, we shall roll on the roads and trails, we shall roll with growing confidence and growing strength, we shall roll in our island, whatever the track may be.

We shall roll on the asphalt, we shall roll on concrete grounds, we shall roll in the fields and the streets; we shall bomb in the hills;

we shall never fall, and if, which I do not for a moment believe, this city or a large part of it was flooded or full of gravel, then we will roll beyond the GTA, loaded and ready with wheels, would carry on the stride until, in good time, new pavement, with all its power and might, steps forth for the stride and the liberation of the sprint.