The Toronto Inline Skating Club

All information pertaining to TISC’s current & upcoming season will be shared here. Please consult with and review this page on a regular basis for any changes, additions, and more details about regular venue location and practice times. Note that practices are weather permitting- check website & hotline for updates if the weather is questionable (rain).

2012 PROGRAMS: WHEN & WHERE

• Mondays & Thursdays- Starting on April 3rd at 6pm, 6:30pm start time May to September:
  AS OF MAY 14th UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: 
• Mondays at 400-meter track at Father Redmond (Ken Cox) next to Humber College [Information with directions]
• Thursdays at 200-meter track at Christ the King School [Information with directions]
• Saturdays or Sundays- Starting in April, informal weekend skate, time 8am
  Hamilton Beach Trail, Burlington [Click here for map]
  Meet by washrooms in parking lot near Burlington Lift Bridge
  This is a public trail, not closed by TISC, non-official TISC skate
  Please email torontoinline@yahoo.com to confirm start time
• Beginner’s program & instruction
  Classes are arranged as needs arise, e-mail torontoinline@yahoo.com if you wish to book lessons
  Classes run by Stephen Fisher- Inline Skating Instruction
  *please note that the cost of these lessons is not covered by TISC membership

WHAT TO BRING

This is a list of what you’ll need for a better experience skating with TISC:Helmet (mandatory)

• Skates
• Wrist guards or palm protection (mandatory)
• Water bottle (filled with water)
• Clothing for activity, suitable for the day’s weather
• If you’re a non-member wishing to join TISC, please complete all forms & payment
• For young skaters under 16-years old, full equipment (helmet, wrist/ palm, knee, elbow) is mandatory

RENTAL SKATES

TISC has a supply of rental racing skates (low boots, carbon fiber shell, big wheels!) available to its members. Cost is $100 for the season, $50 is skates are returned within 1-month of the start of the rental.

MEMBERSHIP FORMS

Forms are available on-site. If you can, please print & bring the following forms with fees. You can submit these to the registrar prior to skating.

• Club Membership [Download registration form, pdf version] [Download waiver, pdf version]
• Guest skaters [Download registration form] [Download waiver, pdf version]
• Roller Sports Canada Membership [Download]
• For guests, first skate is free, each guest skate thereafter is $10. When a guest joins TISC, guest fees (up to a maximum of $30) are credited towards TISC membership fee
• Skaters registered with RSC who are members of other clubs may guest-skate free of charge

ABOUT THE PROGRAM, WHAT TO EXPECT

The 2012 program includes:

• The program at TISC focuses on fitness, technique, tactics, fun and uses a group coaching approach
• Tuesday & Thursdays: programs begin with dry-land warm-up, technical program, then the program focuses on speed, tactics, strategy, and fitness
• Program focus events: April 14- 15 Canadian Indoor Championships (Laval QC), June 9th Canadian Marathon Championships (Laval QC), July 1 Canada Day Marathon/ NROC (Cambridge ON), July 13 – 19 Canadian Outdoor Championships (Ste-Foy & Laval QC), September 24-Hours Roller (Montreal QC), September 15 Northshore Inline Marathon (Minneapolis MN)
• Youth Learn to Skate program (youth) lasts for 45-minutes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Learn to skate, beginner’s lessons- e-mail torontoinline@yahoo.com to inquire & book lessons

A FEW IMPORTANT RULES & OTHER ITEMS

• Use of helmet and hand or wrist protection is compulsory. You must wear your protective equipment at all times.
• Skaters 17 years old and younger must wear elbow and knee protection. For those aged 14 to 17, parents and/ or guardians can sign-off on required use of elbow and/ or knee protection
• Use of personal listening devices & earphones (mp3 players, ect) is forbidden
• Club waiver must be signed
• Bring your own water bottle
• Follow the passing rules for the location (ask the coach). When about to overtake a skater(s) always announce “track” or “passing” to the skater(s) who may be unaware that you are behind them. (This courtesy is not required during competition race events). Leave lots of room between yourself and the skater(s) you’re passing
• Each member or guest must sign in on the “Sign In” sheet at each practice
• Mutual Respect, Good Sportsmanship & Civilized Conduct are expected by all members, guests, and volunteers
• Stay alert to others using trails and streets and be courteous at all times. Be mindful of, and vigilant for, other skaters, cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles, which may share the road and may constitute a danger to you. Accept that 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.
• Avoid water, oil, debris, uneven or broken pavement, manhole covers and ‘road snakes’ (cracks sealed with tar). When skating in packs, alert others to any oncoming hazards verbally and/or by pointing to the hazard side
• Please use TISC Hotline 647 831-6364, 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