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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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This year, we are planning to branch out like never before and explore new trails and exciting locations around the GTA and beyond. | 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. | We will not be using previous platforms such as, meetup, [[kommunity]], eventbrite, facebook and similar, to organize events. (see [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bjTZAg08ILfulRGZpqPk7EKFSjwNACZwiqCct88xQm0 skater registration]) | ||
== 2023 news == | == 2023 news == | ||
The following are new implementations for | The following are new or changed implementations for group events information: | ||
* 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) | * 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) ca'' or share your strava data. ('''Strava is known not to be 100% accurate''' (see [https://www.strava.com/activities/8881032302 this] and [https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001188684-Moving-Time-Speed-and-Pace-Calculations this]. 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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(Just show up, ready, equipped and roll) | (Just show up, ready, equipped and roll) | ||
''' | '''[[Golden Wheels]]''' events: Skaters 50 years old and above | ||
'''Athlantians''': Athlantians, Olympians, and Titans | |||
(Avg speed: 12 to 15km/h up to ~25 km length) | (Avg speed: 12 to 15km/h up to ~25 km length) | ||
''' | '''Olympians''': Olympians, and Titans | ||
(Avg speed: 15km/h and above up to 40 km length) | (Avg speed: 15km/h and above up to 40 km length) | ||
''' | '''[[Titans]]''': Titans gang only by invitation and or proven GPS stats. | ||
(Avg speed 20 km/h & up to 50 km distance more) | (Avg speed 20 km/h & up to 50 km distance more) | ||
New: 2023 | |||
'''Top gun''': Skaters that are into speed and long distance. | |||
Recruitment is done from solid [[Titans]] that have specific equipment and skill | |||
(Avg speed 25~30~35 km/h & up to 100 km distance) ie: [https://www.strava.com/activities/9142194445 this] and [[Welland Canal|this]] | |||
* 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 === | ||
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* Videos will be on youtube as soon as they are edited and ready to be posted. | * Videos will be on youtube as soon as they are edited and ready to be posted. | ||
* Minimum default video recording settings will be 4K at 30 FPS ''(feel free to go above)'' | * Minimum default video recording settings will be 4K at 30 FPS ''(feel free to go above)'' | ||
* Media made by the an organizer, will be shared to the skater members | * Media made by the an organizer, will be shared to the skater members on social media only | ||
=== Social media and hashtags === | === Social media and hashtags === | ||
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* Voting polls were created to let members decide what and when to skate. However due very low usage during 2022, the outcome does not justify the time, effort and existence. | * Voting polls were created to let members decide what and when to skate. However due very low usage during 2022, the outcome does not justify the time, effort and existence. | ||
* Inactive skaters chat members were removed and chat not taking new members during 2022 | * Inactive skaters chat members were removed and chat not taking new members during 2022 | ||
* Idle accounts on platforms to be removed. | * Idle accounts on platforms to be removed. See ([[Group and account maintenance]]) | ||
=== Meetup groups === | === Meetup groups === | ||
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=== Invalid emails === | === Invalid emails === | ||
Profiles with invalid emails, meaning that the email either does not exist or is blocking [[Toronto Bladers]], will be removed from lists and platforms until the skater registers again. | Profiles with invalid emails, meaning that the email either does not exist, is full and or is blocking [[Toronto Bladers]], will be removed from lists and platforms until the skater registers again. | ||
=== Kommunity platform === | === Kommunity platform === | ||