ROLL-A-FEST – JULY 15TH CANCELLED

DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR JULY 15TH, WHICH FEATURES THUNDERSTORMS, WE HAVE ELECTED TO CANCEL THE JULY 15TH ROLL-A-FEST. WE WILL LOOK INTO RESCHEDULING THE EVENT AT A LATER DATE, POSSIBLY IN SEPTEMBER. WE STILL HAVE THE ROLL-THE-STARS EVENT WHICH IS SLATED TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20TH. IN THE MEANTIME, KEEP IN TOUCH AND KEEP ROLLING!

CANCELLED – 2023 Roll-A-Fest – July 15th – Event Info + Registration

DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR JULY 15TH, WHICH FEATURES THUNDERSTORMS, WE HAVE ELECTED TO CANCEL THE JULY 15TH ROLL-A-FEST. WE WILL LOOK INTO RESCHEDULING THE EVENT AT A LATER DATE, POSSIBLY IN SEPTEMBER. WE STILL HAVE THE ROLL-THE-STARS EVENT WHICH IS SLATED TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20TH. IN THE MEANTIME, KEEP IN TOUCH AND KEEP ROLLING!

We are pleased to host an inline skating event on July 15th on our home track. Skaters of all speeds, experience, and ages are invited to come out and enjoy a beautiful day of skating, speed, and racing on our home track, a 400-meter asphalt oval near the north shore of Lake Ontario.

****RAIN & INCLIMENT WEATHER POLICY**** Please note skating in stormy, rainy, low-air quality, extreme-heat or cold, or wet conditions can be unsafe in certain instances. If the weather forecast for Saturday is not favorable by late-Thursday evening or early-Friday morning, we will make a decision with regard to cancelling or postponing (rescheduling) the event.

A forecast showing likelihood of thunderstorms or if the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is predicted to be at a level 7 or above for the area will be a cause for cancelation or postponement.

This decision will be published here on this “post”, on this website, and on TISC’s Facebook page.

If the event is not cancelled but inclement weather or conditions occur over the course of the event, a decision will be made on-site whether to continue, to pause to wait & see if conditions become favorable, or to stop the competition & races altogether. If thunder is heard, the event will be halted and participants should seek shelter until 30-minutes after thunder has been heard. Lightning will trigger an automatic stop (see Lightning Safety from Government of Canada). If the event has not been cancelled or postponed but there is possibility of upcoming (or there is current) inclement weather & conditions, the decision to start (or not start) and continue (or not continue) the competition will be made on site at the track.

You can register using the following form. Scroll down for more event information

Name (first last)(required)

Age (on December 31st 2023)(required)

Emergency Contact – Name, phone number and e-mail(required)

Contact Info – email(required)

Category/ Class(required)

Select one option Age Class (new skaters) – $25 Open Category (experienced skaters)- $30

Male/ Female(required)

Select one option Female Male

Payment(required)

Select one option PayPal (you will be send an invoice today or tomorrow) Interact E-Transfer to torontoinline@yahoo.com, use following password: skating

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

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• When: July 15th 2023, 10am races start
• Where: 400-meter track next to Father Redmond School and Ken Cox Community Center, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 4B7
• Categories and Distances:
  Age Class– for participants new to skating
  – 5 years old and under – 100-meter, 200-meter
  – 6 to 8 years old male/ female – 200-meter, 400-meter
  – 9 to 11 years old male/ female – 400-meter, 800-meter
  – 12 to 15 years old male/ female – 400-meters, 1200-meters
  – 16 years old and above male/ female – 400-meters, 2000-meters
  – 45 years old and above – 400-meters, 800-meters
• Track Information: 400-meter paved asphalt track with two straights and two turns
• We suggest you bring the following: Water & beverages (non alcoholic), umbrellas for shade, chairs (folding type chairs) to sit on, food & refreshments
  Open Category– for participants experienced in skating and races
  – Open Category: Junior 19 and under/ Senior 20 and over/ Master 45 and over male/ female – all three categories may race together and will completed the following distances: 800-meters, 5km
  * The age of the participant on December 31st of this year will be used to designate the age category
  * Participants taking part in the Open Category races may also participate in the Age Class races
• Schedule of Events, Times:
  – 9:30am: Registration opens, please check-in at the table near the sound-system on the East side of the track next to Father Redmond school
  – 10am: first race * the following schedule may be adjusted due to number of participants and field size. Some distances and groups may be combined. Please listen for any announcements during the competition.
  – Races will be held approximately every 10-minutes, but the events may be held ahead of scheduled time, so please listen to the announcer: 5- 100m at 10am, 6-8 male 400m at 10:10am, 6-8 female 400m at 10:20am, 9-11 male 400m at 10:30am, 9-11 female 400m at 10:40am, 12-15 male 400m at 10:50am, 12-15 female 400m at 11am, 16+ male 400m at 11:10am, 16+ female 400m at 11:20am, 45+ 400m at 11:30am, Open 800m at 11:40am, 5- 200m at 11:50am, 6-8 male 800m at 12pm, 6-8 female 800m at 12:10pm, 9-11 male 800m at 12:20pm, 9-11 female 800m at 12:30pm, 12-15 male 1200m at 12:40pm, 12-15 female 1200m at 1250pm, 16+ male 2000m at 1pm, 16+ female 2000m at 1:10pm, 45+ 800m at 1:20pm, Open 10km elimination at 1:30pm
  – Awards and Medals Presentations: 2pm
  – 2pm: competition will be closed
• Sunday July 16th- PLAY ON THE RUNWAY: On July 16th, everyone will be invited to meet at Downsview airport at 3pm to skate on the runway! The event is called Play On The Runway and it is free! You can register here for Play On The Runway
• Awards: Medals & ceremony for top-3
• Perks: Freezies, stickers, music will be played too!
• Results: coming after the competition
• Media- Pictures & Videos: coming after the competition
• Contact: torontoinline@yahoo.com
• Rules: Helmet is required for all participants. Those under 16 years of age must use wrist/ palm protection, knee, and elbow protection. No shortcuts allowed. All skaters must obey the starting commands. No skating on the track when participant isn’t racing. No pushing, pulling, or knocking down other participants. No false starts. Please follow instructions of event officials/ judges/ referees. No tripping or bumping or blocking other participants. A race number (bib) must be worn on the left hip. No earphones or audio devices allowed to be worn & used. Finish is determined by the leading part of the skate that is on the ground that reaches the first edge of the finish line; if first skate is in the air, then the trailing skate will be used to determine the finish. No weaving (side to side) and no blocking or impeding other participants’ progress. Additional rules available here.
• Registration and Entry Fee: $25 registration fee for Age Class, Open Category is $30 registration fee (open class can also participate in Age Class races too), registration deadline is July 14th at 10pm. You can pay via PayPal, Interact e-Transfer (send to torontoinline@yahoo.com and please make the password “skating“). Once you submit registration form, you will be contacted to complete payment.
• Disclaimer: *By submitting this form, you indicate that you have reviewed and are agreeing to the following Waivers and Forms (#1, #2, and #3). There is no need to print or submit these. #1) The Waiver [Waiver for Member] [Waiver for Visitor or Guest

Event Is On! July 15th- Roll-A-Fest

Great news! TISC will be hosting an event on July 15th. The event, which is called Roll-A-Fest, will be similar to the 2022 Roll-A-Fest but with one change; the event will start later, with a 10am start time! Full event details and registration will be published in the next couple of days.

On July 16th, everyone will be invited to meet at Downsview airport at 3pm to skate on the runway! The event is called Play On The Runway and it is free!

• You can register here for Play On The Runway

Until then, keep skating!

June 26th Skating Cancelled due to Rain

This evening’s TISC session is cancelled due to the rain & wet conditions. See you next week!

We Are Rolling On Into Summer!

Practices so far for 2023 have been good, featuring technique and solid workouts!

June 12th Skating Cancelled due to Rain

This evening’s TISC session is cancelled due to the rain & wet conditions. See you next week!

And We Are Rolling For 2023!

A beautiful slightly windy evening greeted TISC skaters last night. And with that the 2023 season is now under way and rolling!

May 1st Practice Cancelled Due To Rain

And so TISC’s 2023 season starts with a cancellation!

Given the track is wet and the forecast is calling for rain on-and-off this afternoon and evening, we will cancel today’s practice session.

The next skate is set for May 8th at 6pm. See you then, ready to roll!

2023 TISC Season- Info, Registration

All the information related to the Toronto Inline Skating Club’s 2023 season and how to register with the Toronto Inline Skating Club is included in this post. If you have questions, please contact torontoinline@yahoo.com

The Toronto Inline Skating Club open its 2023 season on Monday May 1st 2023 at 6pm on the 400-meter track next to Father Redmond School at Colonel Samuel Smith Park.

WHERE: LOCATION INFO

• 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M8V4B7
• Map

WHEN: DAY AND TIME

TISC skates on Mondays at 6pm from May 1st to September 25th.

Skating will be weather dependent (conditions must be dry and safe – this site & FB page will be updated if practice is cancelled). The season will conclude with the final skate on September 25th 2023.

TISC is looking into offering a second evening of skating on Thursdays at 6pm from early June to end of August in Mississauga on a smooth 400-meter track near Dundas and Mavis.

1 of 11- HOW TO JOIN

All components of registration for membership must be completed prior to participating in TISC activities.

1. Read and review the following documents (no need to print or submit them as you’ll be submitting agreement in the form below): 1) The Waiver [Waiver for Member] [Waiver for Visitor or Guest], 2) TISC Equity Climate Governance statement, and 3) COVID-19 Assumption of Risk
2. Read all the information below that follows below
3. Complete and submit the membership application form below (scroll down), which by submitting indicates you have reviewed and agree to the three documents under point 1 (Waiver, Equity Climate Statement, COVID-19 Assumption of Risk)
4. Complete payment; TISC will accept payment via Paypal (you will be invoiced somewhat shortly after you have submitted your registration), cheque or cash (must be submitted in-person prior to participation)

2 of 11- HEALTH AND SAFETY INCLUDING COVID-19

• ONTARIO COVID-19 SELF ASSESSMENT: Complete the Ontario COVID-19 Self Assessment prior to arrival at the venue/ location for participation in TISC programming and activities, and only attend and participate when the screening allows. [Click here for Ontario COVID-19 Self Assessment]
• SIGN-IN: Complete sign-in: prior to participating in TISC programming and activities, sign-in must be completed. This includes physically signing a paper proving attendance. A sign-in area will be set-up and designated.
• REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Helmet (CSA, EN, ASTM, CPSC or Snell B90/B95) and hand/ palm/ wrist protection (such as gloves, wrist guard, palm sliders) are required for ALL in order to participate. Helmet should NOT be damaged and should be one that hasn’t made contact with ground or any other surfaces/ items in a fall and should be in good condition. Skaters 15 years old and younger must wear elbow and knee protection as well. This equipment must by properly worm at all times while on the field of play (track).
• SANITIZER: Sanitizer will be available on-site and available for TISC Members, Guests, and Visitors, and Accompanying Parties.
• FACE COVERING: Face coverings and masks are not mandatory. An announcement will be made if there is a change to face covering requirements.
• DISTANCE FROM OTHERS: Distancing from others is not being enforced. An announcement will be made if there is a change of requirement for distancing from others.
• TISC COVID-19 WAIVER: Please review the COVID-19 Waiver [Click here to read TISC’s COVID-19 Waiver]

3 of 11- INSURANCE

The Toronto Inline Skating Club has purchased an insurance plan in order to operate and offer programming and activities. Members, Guests, and Visitors of the Toronto Inline Skating Club do not have access to or coverage for Sport Accident insurance through membership to TISC or via participation in TISC programming and activities. Those who participate with TISC (Members, Visitors, Guests) are responsible for all costs related to injuries and sport accident sustained during and related to TISC programming and activities. It is recommended that Members, Visitors, and Guests assess their own risk and exposure and consider any liabilities and potential costs related to sport accidents and injuries and make their own decision related to purchasing or not purchasing Sport Accident insurance.

4 of 11- WHAT TO BRING

This is a list of some of what you’ll need for a better experience skating with TISC:

• Helmet (mandatory, certified by CSA, EN, ASTM, CPSC or Snell B90/B95) that fits properly and has not made contact with the ground and is not damaged during a fall
• Skates (all types of skates are suitable)
• Wrist guards or palm protection (mandatory)
• Water bottle (with what you need to hydrate, for example water, sports drink) + nutrition (what you need to eat and consume- energy bars, gels, etc.)
• Clothing for activity, suitable for the day’s weather
• Skaters 15 years old and younger must wear elbow and knee protection as well

5 of 11- WHO SHOULD SKATE WITH TISC

If you can start rolling, stop safely, turn in both directions, skate on a variety of terrain (up hill, downhill, rough asphalt, over curbs, hop over small obstacles), and you’re stable on your skates, then TISC is the right place for you to improve your fitness, technique, group skills, and race strategies.

We hope to provide programming focused on younger skaters in late-May.

6 of 11- PROGRAMMING AND HOW PRACTICE WILL BE DELIVERED

The 2023 TISC season will see a return to traditional activities, including group skating featuring drafting, technical work, relays, interval programs, distance skating, and drills to enhance skills and agility.

Grouping will be a core organizational component, where skaters will be in fluid and flexible groups at various times based on a variety of criteria, including skills, speed, age, size, interest, and stability on skates.

One coach, Peter Doucet, will lead most Monday skates. Additional coaches, instructors, leaders, and volunteers will contribute to held deliver more targeted programming as well as supervise & manage activities (for example group leaders within a pack/ group). In the event TISC is able to offer a second evening of skating on Thursdays, Larry Magloire will lead those skates.

7 of 11- GUESTS & VISITORS

The Toronto Inline Skating Club will offer two options outside of TISC membership for Guest and Visitors

• GUEST: A guest is defined as an individual who has never held a TISC membership at any time prior to 2023. The cost is $20 to participate in two (2) TISC session/ activity/ practice held any Monday in 2023. An individual may act as a Guest (paying $20 for two TISC session/ activity/ practice) one time. To continue participating in TISC programming and activities after an individual has acted as a guest, the individual must either do so as a visitor or as a member.
• VISITOR: A visitor is defined as an individual who has held a TISC membership at any time prior to 2023. The cost is $20 to participate in one (1) TISC session/ activity/ practice held any Monday in 2023. The number of times an individual may attend and participate as a visitor is unlimited. Each TISC session/ activity/ practice will cost $20 for the individual.

8 of 11- RENTAL SKATES

TISC has a supply of rental racing skates (low boots, carbon fiber shell, big wheels!) available to its members. To receive rental skates, all components of TISC membership must be complete, payment and forms must first be completed and deposits must be made prior to skates being rented.

Cost is $100 at the beginning of the season to end of September or the end of the season + a $400 security deposit (post dated cheque which will be returned when the rental skaters are returned to TISC in similar condition than when rented), the cost is $50 if skates are returned within 1-month of the start of the rental. As the season progresses, the initial cost for a new rental is reduced by $10 for each month that passes (for example: $100 to rent at the start, $90 for a new rental beginning the following month, $80 for a new rental beginning two months later, …). To rent skates, please speak with a club volunteer or coach at practice or send us an e-mail.

9 of 11- EVENTS, SPECIAL PRACTICES

TISC may host a special events during session/ activity/ practices. This will be communicated. For 2023, we hope to host two or three weekend events, competitions on the track similar to 2022 events Roll The Stars and Roll-A-Fest.

10 of 11- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, RULES

• Use of helmet and hand or wrist protection is compulsory. You must wear your protective equipment at all times. Additional equipment (wrist and knee protection and mouth guard) is recommended.
• Skaters 15 years old and younger must wear elbow and knee protection. Parents/ guardians can sign-off on required use of elbow and/ or knee protection.
• Use of personal listening devices & earphones (mp3 players, ect.) is forbidden
• Prior to skating with TISC, membership application must be completed and all relevant documents (waivers, health, equity) must be reviewed, and payment must be completed.
• Bring your own water/ hydration/ food/ nutrition.
• Sign-in must be completed prior to participation.
• Follow the passing rules for the location (if unsure please ask the coach or instructor).  Leave lots of room between yourself and the skater(s) you’re passing (about 1-meter). On the 400-meter track, it is customary to skate on the left side (inside) and pass/ overtake/ overlap on the right side.
• Each member or guest must sign in on the “Sign In” sheet at each practice.
• Stay alert to others using venues- tracks, trails and streets- and be courteous at all times. Be mindful of, and vigilant for, other participants, skaters, cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles, which may share the road and may constitute a danger to you. Occasionally you will encounter those who act in a reckless or dangerous manner. Do not initiate a confrontation, but rather, if the situation warrants it, report the person/vehicle to the police. During TISC programming and activities, coach, instructor, or a TISC volunteer will handle the situation.
• Avoid water, sand, dirt, grass, oil, debris, uneven or broken pavement, manhole covers and ‘road snakes’ (cracks sealed with tar). When skating in packs or groups, alert others to any oncoming hazards verbally and/or by pointing to the hazard side.
• Please consult the website, and use the facebook page, and listen-up at practice for practice and event cancellations due to weather conditions (made approximately 1-2 hour prior to start time) and/ or club attendance at competitions, other special club events.
• Please review and familiarize yourself with the section on Equity, Climate and Governance
• Unless otherwise noted, all practice venues are alcohol free and smoking is prohibited. These are policies and requirements of property owners and managements of the venues and facilities where TISC holds permits for the use of the venues and facilities.
• TISC programming and activities make use of group and individual drills and moment. This includes skating in groups, drafting, passing, moving and switching positions within the group (pack/ peloton), relays, technical drills, agility exercises, time-trials, wide and sharp turns, accelerations, decelerations, pacing, pursuits, races, competitions, balancing drills, isolating skating movements, and timed events.
• Group skating typically features contact between skaters such as hands on the lower back/ hips.
• When following/ drafting a skaters in a pack/ paceline, try to match the timing of your step/ push – for example, both skaters extending and pushing with the right skate at the same time.

11 of 11- REGISTRATION FORM, FEES

Individual Registration Date	Adult	Student, 55 years +
June 26 2023	$140	$105
July 3 2023	$130	$97.50
July 10 2023	$120	$90
Ongoing…	$10 less each week	$7.50 less each week

Family Registration Date	Family of 2	Family of 3 (inquire for family of 4 or more)
June 26 2023	$224	$294
July 3 2023	$208	$273
July 10 2023	$192	$252
Ongoing…	$16 less each week	$21 less each week

Young skaters participating in the Kids program (we don’t have a fancy name for it yet!) will pay half the cost of the Adult registration.

Completing and submitting this application indicates you have reviewed and agree to the documents (linked at the beginning of this post): 1) The Waiver , 2) TISC Equity Climate Governance statement, and 3) COVID-19 Assumption of Risk. There is NO NEED TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS. The submission of your application is considered as your review and agreement.

A Paypal invoice will be sent to you at the e-mail address you submitted. Please check your junk-mail folder. There may be a delay in this taking place as this is completed manually.

For family members, please complete an application for EVERY individual. For example, a family of three would submit three membership applications.

NEW FOR 2023 – RSC REGISTRATION– The Toronto In-Line Skating Club will offer support to Roller Sports Canada (RSC), the National Governing Body for the sport in Canada, by including RSC membership when joining TISC.

Roller Sports Canada Registration will make it that an extra fee will be added to the Club Membership fees listed above for EACH person who registers with TISC.

• For Competitive (you intend on competing at the Canadian Championships or other RSC events), the fee is $30.
• For Non-Competitive (you do not intend on competing at the Canadian Championships or other RSC events), the fee is $10.

You will need to select either Competitive or Non-Competitive RSC Membership for each individual registering with TISC. That fee will be added to the TISC membership fees listed above.

Name (First and LAST)(required)

Valid E-mail Address(required)

Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD)(required)

Full Address(required)

Phone Number(required)

Emergency Contact (Name, Phone Number, E-mail)(required)

Roller Sports Canada Registration (this fee will be added to TISC fees)(required)

$30 – Competitive (skating the Canadian Championships)

$10 – Non-Competitive (not skating the Canadian Championships)

Application Type (Please type ONE: Individual Member, Family (separate form for each), Guest, or Visitor)(required)

Payment- please write how you wish to pay (Paypal, Cash, or Cheque)(required)

SUBMIT (submission is considered as review and agreement of Waiver, Equity, and COVID documents)

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*UPDATED APRIL 29TH 10:13AM – ALL THE INFORMATION IS UP-TO-DATE AND COMPLETE. PLEASE CONTACT US AT TORONTOINLINE@YAHOO.COM IF THERE ARE ANY ERRORS, IF ANY INFORMATION IS MISSING, OR IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS*

Notice: 2023 TISC Annual General Meeting: April 30th at 5pm

The Toronto Inline Skating Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 30th at 5pm at an in-person meeting in Mississauga and in conjunction with a potluck.

Detail including the Agenda, the Proposed Budget, and the Minutes from the last Meeting (March 2022) will be made available prior to the meeting. If you wish to receive a copy, please let me know at torontoinline@yahoo.com

The Toronto Inline Skating Club’s Annual General Meeting is open to those who were members of TISC in 2022.

To have more information about location or to participate (a notice was previously e-mailed out to members), or if you have questions, please contact torontoinline@yahoo.com