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).

• Order Your 2011 Club Clothing!

2011 PROGRAMS: WHEN & WHERE

• Tuesdays & Thursdays- Starting on April 5th at 6pm, 6:30pm start time May to September
  400-meter track in Colonel Samuel Smith Park, next to Humber College & Father Redmond School
  28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
  Toronto, Ontario, M8V4B7
  [Directions] *use the parking lot off 23rd street south of Lakeshore
  Program starts with 30-minutes of dry-land warm-up & exercises, technical program, followed by Fitness & Racing programs
  Three group programs: Youth/ Beginner, Fitness, Racing
• Mondays- Starting May 16th- 400-meter track
  Lawrence Park Collegiate- 6:15pm to 7:45pm
  125 Chatsworth Drive, Toronto [Map]
  TISC does not hold a permit for this track. The track is open to the general public. This is a non-official TISC skate
• Wednesdays- Starting in May
  Martin Goodman Trail, Toronto- 6:30pm
  Please email torontoinline@yahoo.com to confirm start time, contact Georg at 416-720-4729
  Meeting place on Marine Parade Drive, just south of Parklawn & Lakeshore [Map for directions]
  This is a public trail, not closed by TISC, non-official TISC skate
• Saturdays or Sundays- Starting in April, informal skate at 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
• Mondays- Starting in May- 6:15pm
  Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute [Directions & maps]
  This is a public track, not closed by TISC, non-official TISC skate
• Beginner’s program & instruction
  Classes are arranged as needs arise, e-mailtorontoinline@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. Please contact Jesse Pauley ahead of time if you’d like to rent skates: tisc.rentals@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP FORMS

Please print & bring the following forms with fees. You can submit these to the registrar prior to skating.

• General  information document [Download]
• 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, pdf version]
• 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 2011 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
• Learn to Skate program (youth) lasts for 45-minutes on Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Wednesdays starting in May: intervals, tactics & strategy on the trail- skating on the Martin Goodman trail in late-afternoon/ early evening
• Saturday or Sunday: intervals, tactics & strategy on the trail- usually at Hamilton Beach Trail in Burlington
• 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 listen-up at practice for practice and event cancellations due to weather conditions (made approx. 1 hour prior to start time) and/ or club attendance at competitions, other special club events