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=== Past events ===
=== Past events ===
New platform for 2022 which runs parallel with [[kommunity]]:
* During 2022, 3 groups used meetup.com which ran parallel with [[kommunity]]
* [https://www.meetup.com/torontobladers/events/calendar/2022-03 Events for 2022 by month]
* the use of [[Kommunity]] is planned be terminated. ([[see why]])


On the new and main platform since 2021 for invited skaters only:
* During 2021 for invited skaters only, a new platform known as [[kommunity]] was used
* [https://kommunity.com/torontobladers/events/past Past events since 2021]
* [https://kommunity.com/torontobladers/events/past Past events since 2021]


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== Frequency of events ==
== Frequency of events ==
* Default number of events per week is 1 on Friday nights
* Default number of events per week is 1 on Friday nights
* Summer events may range from 1 to 3, meaning 1 long trail and 1 or 2 fixed locations for skill practice.
* Summer events may be more than one. which means one for long distance and other/s for skills practice on closed circuit locations
* Some events are often planned among the skaters of a previous event.
* Some events are often planned among the skaters of a previous event.
* Planned events that are posted may change or be replaced due to regular skaters group agreements.
* Planned events that are posted may change or be replaced due to regular skaters group agreements.
* Events with low attendance 3 hours prior to occur, may be re-scheduled to a later time in the future.
* Events with low attendance 3 hours prior to occur, may be re-scheduled and or cancelled.
* Unless exceptions, a rescheduled event typically moves to the following week on the same day.
* Unless exceptions, a rescheduled event typically moves to the following week on the same day.


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== Events cancelled ==
== Events cancelled ==
'''The following, are reasons that can lead to a cancellation of an event''' on [[Kommunity]]
# Low skater attendance
# Weather conditions: Mostly rain during the good season and consequential wet pavement as well as very low temperatures during winter.
# The host and or organizer of an event cannot make it.
# The host and or organizer of an event cannot make it.
'''As for the old platform (''meetup''), cancellations can happen due to the following:'''
# Weather conditions: Mostly rain during the good season and consequential wet pavement as well as very low temperatures during winter.
# Weather conditions: Mostly rain during the good season and consequential wet pavement as well as very low temperatures during winter.
# Attendees that do not respect and or fit the event requirements such as a beginner responding to an long distance event designed for intermediate and or advanced skaters.
# Attendees that do not have equipment (wheels) that match the requirements of an event such as taking 76 mm (or less) wheels when the event will have 100/110 or 125mm wheels and will be for speed.
# RSVP's done by people that are known to notoriously keep a trend of not showing up on the last minute.
# Attendees that are contacted by the organizer and or host of an event, but do not acknowledge the contact or even reply. (these often are fake accounts)
# Disrespect for the [[code of conduct]] and or the [[agreement waiver and release of liability]].
# Low attendance/RSVPs in regards to the event and expectations.
# The host and or organizer of an event cannot make it.


== Type of events ==
== Type of events ==
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=== Skate parks ===
=== Skate parks ===
* Mandatory [[personal protective equipment]] is required as per [[skate park]] requirements.
* Mandatory [[personal protective equipment]] is required as per [[skate park]] requirements.
* Aggressive skating sessions are best enjoyed with small wheels, but the final decision is yours.
* Given that skate parks tend to be very busy with skateboarders, scooters and quad skaters during the good season, [[inline skating]] events tend to occur when it get less busy. Typically these are done before and or after summer.
* Given that skate parks tend to be very busy with skateboarders during the good season, [[inline skating]] events tend to occur when it get less busy. Typically these are done before and or after summer.


=== Online events ===
=== Online events ===
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== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
Although the size of the wheel and frame is not a definite marker for skill and competence, it does play a fundamental roll in the execution of the skater's technique in the various disciplines and styles.  
Although the size of the wheel and frame is not a definite marker for skill and competence, it does play a fundamental roll in the execution of the skater's technique in the various disciplines and styles.  
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU8a-Agmn8c Small wheels vs Big Wheels]
* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=vU8a-Agmn8c Small wheels vs Big Wheels]


=== Tools ===
=== Tools ===

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