Skating Etiquette
Stay Together | no one left behind
anchor skater rule
The last skater, often called the anchor. They ensure no one gets left behind and communicates with the group chat if a skater needs to turn back, accompanying them if needed. Route leaders may continue to lead the rest of the group. The anchor is typically a volunteer if no one volunteers, then the last skater is assigned the role, and they are never to be alone. Skaters will stay together in pairs to maintain safety and support.
respect
Respect the physical space of skaters around you. Please keep your hands to yourself and do not grab other skaters. If you feel you're about to fall please use proper fall technique, never utilize another skater to catch your balance or prevent a fall.
Respect the trails and spaces we meet by taking all trash with you and obeying any traffic or local laws.
Safety gear
Protective gear is a must, please always show up with full protective gear for your safety! Wrist guards and Knee Pads are essential for learning how to skate. Helmets are highly recommended for all meet up's. As the season approaches nightfall may occur during routes please ensure you bring a light source to illuminate your path to identify obstacles. Please do not shine the light towards the eyes during a skate. Be mindful of your light at all times. Bring a hydration pack or another form of hydration as there are no expected places to stop for water during a route. Snacks are recommended to bring for longer routes.
Call Outs
See a bump, say a "BUMP!" Warn others of obstacles. Need to stop? Shout "STOP"and place one fist up in the air. If there is a pedestrian we say "walkers" or "runners" and if they are on the left or right of the path. If there is a bike or scooter we say "bike" and indicate if they are on the left or right.
Passing Rules
First option should be to pass a skater on the left, make sure to call out which side you will be passing on and give the skater infront of you enough time to adjust. Slower Skaters should always move to the right.
Music Policy
No music should be played during Beginner Babes routes or instructional sessions. These are learning environments where new skaters need to focus on instruction. Music can be distracting for first-time skaters and may prevent them from hearing important safety information and directions. If you are skating on an intermediate or advanced route and plan to play music from a speaker, please remain toward the back of the group and keep the volume at a reasonable level so it does not interfere with others or use a personal hearing device. The goal is not to restrict your freedom however to allow you to be more engaged in community and conversation as a priority, we do understand sometimes people will want to hang back by themselves and get their workout in. Please ensure that any music played is free of explicit language as we want to be respectful of the public spaces we are in and represent Rollerina Skate Co. well.
Guest & Spectator Policy
Rollerina events are designed to create a comfortable, respectful environment for our verified members. Because our community is member-based, guests and spectators are not permitted at member-only events unless specifically stated in the event details.
All members are verified before joining the community to help maintain our standards for safety, etiquette, and respect.
This policy does not apply to our Skate & Social events, family-friendly events, or designated co-ed/open events, where guests and non-members may be welcome. Please check each event description for specific attendance guidelines before bringing a guest.
