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How do I register?
You
don’t – you show up and skate. We will have a waiver and a “goodie bag”, but
there is no registration fee. You just
pay for your lodging and food, like you would for any other skate weekend.
What level
are the skates?
All of our group skates are designed for intermediate and advanced skaters. If you don't think that your skating ability
is at this level, please speak to a skate leader OR one of the Skate Patrol
marshals (in red shirts) about whether or not you would be safe on the skate.
Group skates take place on the streets and trails in and around DC, which can
be quite hilly. It's important that you:
-feel comfortable skating with a large group in traffic during the day and night.
-are able to stop and turn on any surface or terrain - including hills.
-are willing to follow all traffic laws except in situations where that would
create a hazard for other skaters, such as at an intersection that's being
held.
All skates will have a leader at the front and a sweep at the back, so that nobody
is left behind. If you feel that you cannot complete a skate, ask a local to
direct you to the nearest metro or bus stop.
Are cyclists welcome on the skates?
Cyclists are welcomed as long as they keep in mind that skaters kick out to the
side. Therefore, bikers must give
skaters adequate space at all times preferably by riding behind or in front of
the skaters.
Should I bring special gear for evening
skates?
Blinkies are required for night skates. We advise light color/reflective
clothing. Helmets and wrist guards are required on all skates.
What’s with the web design?
These
pages are quick to make & edit and are at the level of the SkateDC Weekend
team. J