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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

Code of conduct
Agreement waiver and release of liability
Skater profile registration
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 local city laws
No alcohol and or drugs of any kind, legal or not legal
No politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance, skate wars and or disrespect.
No electric skates, quad skates, scooters and or skateboards

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.

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-[[File:Torontobladersday-2020 group.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3S8eKp0dc Toronto bladers] during the annual bladers day. August 22, 2021]]
+[[File:Torontobladersday-2022 group.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] during the annual bladers day. August 07, 2022]]
-[[File:Toronto bladers in hamilton-20200728.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Toronto bladers in Hamilton, Ontario 28.07.2020]]
+[[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_on_the_martin_goodman_trail-2019.jpg|500px|thumb|right|[[Toronto bladers]] on the [[Martin Goodman trail]]. August 13, 2019]]
-[[Toronto Bladers]] is 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.
-Events are announced by email, one week prior to the date ([[Notice_of_events|check here]]) but feel free to suggest and or request events!
+From the first breath of spring to the frosty winter days, our fearless community thrives on year-round skating excitement.
-'''Season opens on the third week of March until the last day of November''', but we still skate all year round, winter included.
+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!
-== Platforms ==
+We skate around the GTA but with Focus in [[Toronto]], [[Hamilton]] and [[Mississauga]] and beyond.
-We run the group on several platforms and depending on the platform and event type:
-* Some platforms are open to everyone that [[rsvp]] and guests
-* Other platforms are invitation only upon skating with us (no guests)
-* And other platforms are open to everyone
-== Requirements ==
-Join only if you do plan to skate.
+== Requirements to join ==
 * [[Code of conduct]]
 * [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]]
-* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JDu5DNpy-GogvxxnZVTl0EyMJklcoNTXaHPpnN3oSh0 Skater registration must be completed]
+* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 Skater profile registration]
-* Adequate equipment that matches inline skating activity
+* The [[event rules and guidelines]] will help you with all your needs for an event
-* '''Minimum wheel size is 80 mm''' (unless for slalom)
+* No pets ''(cats, dogs, etc)'', during the events due to the hazard they cause as well as local city laws
-* [[skill_levels| Check your skill level before sign up]] in the wrong group
+* No alcohol and or drugs of any kind, legal or not legal
-* No pets (cats, dogs, etc), during the events due to the hazard they cause as well as [https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/public-notices-bylaws/bylaw-enforcement/dogs-off-leash/ city laws]
-* No alcohol and or drugs of any kind, legal or not legal due
-* Unblock emails or messages from organizers or you will be removed
-* 3 no shows after [[rsvp]] yes will result in removal from the group
-* 1 account per member only.  Dormant and or unused accounts are removed.
-* For the Intermediate and advanced group able to maintain an average speed of 15 km/h or higher on long trails
 * No politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance, skate wars and or disrespect.
+* No electric skates, quad skates, scooters and or skateboards
-=== Styles ===
+== Skating styles ==
-* Free skating, tricks, recreational, fitness, marathon, slalom, urban/city skating, wizard & speed skating.
+* [[Free skating]]
+* [[Recreational skating]]
+* [[Fitness skating]]
+* [[Marathon skating]]
+* [[Slalom skating]]
+* [[Urban skating]]
+* [[Wizard skating]]
+* [[Speed skating]]
-=== Notes ===
+== Locations include==
-* We do not do [[quad skating]] or [[aggressive skating]]
+* We do not skate ''circles'' to the beat of a drum. We do mostly distance [[inline skating]]
-* Erik Burrow manages the best Toronto group for inline [[aggressive skating]], which we advise you to join [https://www.facebook.com/groups/shoptask.toronto here]
+* 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.
-== Skating styles ==
+== Events ==
-[[Free skating]], tricks, [[recreational skating]], [[fitness skating]], [[marathon skating]], [[slalom skating]], [[urban skating]], [[wizard skating]] and [[speed skating]].
+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.
-* We do not do [[aggressive skating]] or [[quad skating]].
+== Mightier than friction ==
-* Join the best Toronto group for [[aggressive skating]], [https://facebook.com/groups/shoptask.toronto here].
-== Locations include==
-City trails, woods trails, city/urban skating, pump tracks, public and private rinks as well as skate parks.
-== Rollerbabes ==
+The wheel is mightier than the friction
-If you are looking for [[female skaters]] only, we help and sponsor the [[rollerbabes]], [https://meetup.com/rollerbabes here] and [http://kommunity.com/rollerbabes here].
-== Social media ==
+Even if dark times descend upon us we shall go on the roll.
-Follow us out on [https://youtube.com/channel/UC7Zj9qgcU8dHEmg8JyN0H9w youtube], [https://twitter.com/torontobladers twitter] 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 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.
-== Want to join ==
+We shall roll on the asphalt, we shall roll on concrete grounds,
-Please read the [[code of conduct]] and [[Agreement_waiver_and_release_of_liability|Liability waiver]].
+we shall roll in the fields and the streets; we shall bomb in the hills;
-== Disclaimer ==
+we shall never fall, and if, which I do not for a moment believe,
-'''This group is not for beginners and you must be skating for at least a year on a regular basis to acquire the required proficiency to keep up with the group. You are expected to be able to keep and maintain an average speed of 15 km/h or higher on long trails.'''
+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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