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(Created page with "Every year we update our group organization structure by removing old and adding new things. Knowing what changed will save you a lot of time. This year, we are planning to branch out like never before and explore new trails and exciting locations around the GTA and beyond. We will not be using previous platforms such as, meetup, kommunity, eventbrite, facebook and similar, to organize events. == 2023 news == The following are new implementations for the group * '...") |
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The following are new implementations for the group | The following are new implementations for the group | ||
* Starting point, time to meet, maybe length (km), type and wheels to take. | * Starting point, time to meet, maybe length (km), type and wheels to take. | ||
* Due to time and safety reasons, hosts, marshals and organizers that are skating, | * Due to time and safety reasons, hosts, marshals and organizers that are skating, will not be reading texts and texting replies or emailing skaters that are late. | ||
* Long distance events will be divided by length and | * Some events may have a live GPS tracker so that skaters can find in real time the event organizer, marshall or host. (This is not done by default. Do not expect it) | ||
* Skaters that feel that they can (and want) be in more events, are encouraged to attend more events or share their skating GPS track data showing speed and distance. Check this free app and send the gpx file to ''torontobladers (at) gmx (dot) com'' or share your strava data. '' | * Long distance '''events will be divided by length, speed and location. We don't skate circles. We do not do quad skating. We don't do aggressive skating'''. | ||
* Skaters will receive notifications according to their profile registration preferences, demonstrated skills, equipment and safety in consideration. | |||
* Skaters that feel that they can (and want) be in more events, are encouraged to attend more events or share their skating GPS track data showing speed and distance. Check [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tadris.fitness&gl=US this free app] and send the gpx file to ''torontobladers (at) gmx (dot) com'' or share your strava data. ('''Strava is known not to be 100% accurate'''. We browse strava inline skaters regularly) | |||
'''Note:''' | |||
Please do not disclose and or ask about [[Toronto Bladers]] skating locations online (''social media, etc''). Doing so often results in those locations becoming overcrowded by non member skaters and non inline skaters who take over the whole area for themselves. Instead, promote the group and its activities to motivate new skaters to join us and have fun in our cool found locations. | |||
== Who will receive event invitations == | == Who will receive event invitations == | ||
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(Avg speed 20 km/h & up to 50 km distance more) | (Avg speed 20 km/h & up to 50 km distance more) | ||
* We encourage everyone to show up for events early in the season to be fit and ready for summer events. | * We encourage everyone to show up for events early in the season to be fit and ready for summer events. | ||
* If all goes well, the following has been considered for weekend sessions. | * If all goes well, the following has been considered for weekend sessions. | ||
== Event locations == | == Event locations == | ||
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. | |||
* [[Toronto]] | |||
* [[Hamilton]] | * [[Hamilton]] | ||
* [[Burlington]] | * [[Burlington]] | ||
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* [[Vaughn]] | * [[Vaughn]] | ||
* [[Uxbridge]] | * [[Uxbridge]] | ||
=== New group === | === New group === | ||