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[[File:Torontobladersday-2020_group.jpg|650px|thumb|right|Toronto bladers during the annual bladers day. August 22, 2021]]
[[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:Toronto bladers in hamilton-20200728.jpg|650px|thumb|right|Toronto bladers in Hamilton, Ontario 28.07.2020]]
[[File:Toronto bladers in hamilton-20200728.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Toronto bladers in Hamilton, Ontario 28.07.2020]]


'''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.
[[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.


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!
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!
'''Season opens on the third week of March until the last day of November''', but we still skate all year round, winter included.


== Platforms ==
== Platforms ==


We run the group in several platforms and depending on the platform and event type:
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
* Some platforms are open to everyone that [[rsvp]] and guests
* Other platforms are invitation only upon skating with us (no guests)
* Other platforms are invitation only upon skating with us (no guests)
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== Requirements ==
== Requirements ==
Join only if you do plan to skate.


* 21 and older
* [[Code of conduct]]
* 1 account per member only
* [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]]
* Adequate equipment for the activity
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JDu5DNpy-GogvxxnZVTl0EyMJklcoNTXaHPpnN3oSh0 Skater registration must be completed]
* Check your [[skill levels]] before sign up  
* Adequate equipment that matches inline skating activity
* Absolutely no roller skating (quad skates)
* '''Minimum wheel size is 80 mm''' (unless for slalom)
* No beginner skaters (check your level)
* [[skill_levels| Check your skill level before sign up]] in the wrong group
* If you are on [[Kommunity]], do not join this group (no need)
* 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
* Unblock emails or messages from organizers or you will be removed
* 3 no shows after [[rsvp]] yes will result in removal from the group
* 3 no shows after [[rsvp]] yes will result in removal from the group
* Duplicate and unused accounts are removed
* 1 account per member only.  Dormant and or unused accounts are removed.
* Able to maintain an average speed of 15 km/h or higher on long trails
* For the Intermediate and advanced group able to maintain an average speed of 15 km/h or higher on long trails
* No politics, activism, narcisicim, flamboyance and or poaching skaters
* No politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance, skate wars and or disrespect.
* Compliance with the [[code of conduct]] and [[Liability waiver]]
 
=== Styles ===
* Free skating, tricks, recreational, fitness, marathon, slalom, urban/city skating, wizard & speed skating.
 
=== Notes ===
* We do not do [[quad skating]] or [[aggressive 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]


== Skating styles ==
== Skating styles ==
Free skating, slalom, urban/city skating, speed skating and aggressive skating.
[[Free skating]], tricks, [[recreational skating]], [[fitness skating]], [[marathon skating]], [[slalom skating]], [[urban skating]], [[wizard skating]] and [[speed skating]].
 
* We do not do [[aggressive skating]] or [[quad skating]].
* Join the best Toronto group for [[aggressive skating]], [https://facebook.com/groups/shoptask.toronto here].


== Locations include==  
== Locations include==  
City trails, woods trails, city/urban skating, pump tracks, public and private rinks as well as skate parks.
City trails, woods trails, city/urban skating, pump tracks, public and private rinks as well as skate parks.
== Rollerbabes ==
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 ==
== Social media ==
Follow us out on youtube, twitter and instagram. We skate in Toronto Ontario, GTA and beyond.
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.


== Want to join ==
== Want to join ==
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== Disclaimer ==
== Disclaimer ==
'''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 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.'''
[[Category:disclaimers]]

Revision as of 06:09, 11 July 2022

Toronto bladers during the annual bladers day. August 22, 2021
Toronto bladers in Hamilton, Ontario 28.07.2020

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.

Events are announced by email, one week prior to the date (check here) but feel free to suggest and or request events!

Season opens on the third week of March until the last day of November, but we still skate all year round, winter included.

Platforms

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.

  • Code of conduct
  • Agreement waiver and release of liability
  • Skater registration must be completed
  • Adequate equipment that matches inline skating activity
  • Minimum wheel size is 80 mm (unless for slalom)
  • Check your skill level before sign up in the wrong group
  • No pets (cats, dogs, etc), during the events due to the hazard they cause as well as 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.

Styles

  • Free skating, tricks, recreational, fitness, marathon, slalom, urban/city skating, wizard & speed skating.

Notes

Skating styles

Free skating, tricks, recreational skating, fitness skating, marathon skating, slalom skating, urban skating, wizard skating and speed skating.

Locations include

City trails, woods trails, city/urban skating, pump tracks, public and private rinks as well as skate parks.

Rollerbabes

If you are looking for female skaters only, we help and sponsor the rollerbabes, here and here.

Social media

Follow us out on youtube, twitter and instagram. We skate in Toronto Ontario, GTA and beyond.

Want to join

Please read the code of conduct and Liability waiver.

Disclaimer

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.