SAFE SKATING CODE

As per our regular Safe Skating Code, all participants are expected:

  • To mitigate the inherent risks involved in the practice of rollerskating by considering wearing head and limb protection
  • To ensure that all youth wear properly fitted helmets while on skates
  • To not consume or bring beverages and food on the skating area
  • To not skate counter to the direction practised by all skaters
  • To only skate in reverse if the safety of others is not compromised and only while actively observing traffic behind themselves
  • To restrict all stop-and-go practices to the middle of the skating area
  • To restrict skating to the learner’s area in the case of absolute novice skaters
  • To not attend if feeling unwell with any contagious illness
  • To not attend if not sober (alcohol, prescriptions, non prescription drugs)
  • To not handle any of the event equipment (sound system, cones, etc.)
  • To abide by any instructions communicated by OQRC/OQS volunteers
  • To respect the staff and property of the venues