Great news! TISC will be hosting an event on July 15th. The event, which is called Roll-A-Fest, will be similar to the 2022 Roll-A-Fest but with one change; the event will start later, with a 10am start time! Full event details and registration will be published in the next couple of days.

On July 16th, everyone will be invited to meet at Downsview airport at 3pm to skate on the runway! The event is called Play On The Runway and it is free!

• You can register here for Play On The Runway

Until then, keep skating!

We are pleased to host an inline skating event on July 15th on our home track. Skaters of all speeds, experience, and ages are invited to come out and enjoy a beautiful day of skating, speed, and racing on our home track, a 400-meter asphalt oval near the north shore of Lake Ontario.

****RAIN & INCLIMENT WEATHER POLICY**** Please note skating in stormy, rainy, low-air quality, extreme-heat or cold, or wet conditions can be unsafe in certain instances. If the weather forecast for Saturday is not favorable by late-Thursday evening or early-Friday morning, we will make a decision with regard to cancelling or postponing (rescheduling) the event.

A forecast showing likelihood of thunderstorms or if the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is predicted to be at a level 7 or above for the area will be a cause for cancelation or postponement.

This decision will be published here on this “post”, on this website, and on TISC’s Facebook page.

If the event is not cancelled but inclement weather or conditions occur over the course of the event, a decision will be made on-site whether to continue, to pause to wait & see if conditions become favorable, or to stop the competition & races altogether. If thunder is heard, the event will be halted and participants should seek shelter until 30-minutes after thunder has been heard. Lightning will trigger an automatic stop (see Lightning Safety from Government of Canada). If the event has not been cancelled or postponed but there is possibility of upcoming (or there is current) inclement weather & conditions, the decision to start (or not start) and continue (or not continue) the competition will be made on site at the track.

You can register using the following form. Scroll down for more event information

• When: July 15th 2023, 10am races start
• Where: 400-meter track next to Father Redmond School and Ken Cox Community Center, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 4B7
• Categories and Distances:
  Age Class– for participants new to skating
  – 5 years old and under – 100-meter, 200-meter
  – 6 to 8 years old male/ female – 200-meter, 400-meter
  – 9 to 11 years old male/ female – 400-meter, 800-meter
  – 12 to 15 years old male/ female – 400-meters, 1200-meters
  – 16 years old and above male/ female – 400-meters, 2000-meters
  – 45 years old and above – 400-meters, 800-meters
• Track Information: 400-meter paved asphalt track with two straights and two turns
• We suggest you bring the following: Water & beverages (non alcoholic), umbrellas for shade, chairs (folding type chairs) to sit on, food & refreshments
  Open Category– for participants experienced in skating and races
  – Open Category: Junior 19 and under/ Senior 20 and over/ Master 45 and over male/ female – all three categories may race together and will completed the following distances: 800-meters, 5km
  * The age of the participant on December 31st of this year will be used to designate the age category
  * Participants taking part in the Open Category races may also participate in the Age Class races
• Schedule of Events, Times:
  – 9:30am: Registration opens, please check-in at the table near the sound-system on the East side of the track next to Father Redmond school
  – 10am: first race * the following schedule may be adjusted due to number of participants and field size. Some distances and groups may be combined. Please listen for any announcements during the competition.
  – Races will be held approximately every 10-minutes, but the events may be held ahead of scheduled time, so please listen to the announcer: 5- 100m at 10am, 6-8 male 400m at 10:10am, 6-8 female 400m at 10:20am, 9-11 male 400m at 10:30am, 9-11 female 400m at 10:40am, 12-15 male 400m at 10:50am, 12-15 female 400m at 11am, 16+ male 400m at 11:10am, 16+ female 400m at 11:20am, 45+ 400m at 11:30am, Open 800m at 11:40am, 5- 200m at 11:50am, 6-8 male 800m at 12pm, 6-8 female 800m at 12:10pm, 9-11 male 800m at 12:20pm, 9-11 female 800m at 12:30pm, 12-15 male 1200m at 12:40pm, 12-15 female 1200m at 1250pm, 16+ male 2000m at 1pm, 16+ female 2000m at 1:10pm, 45+ 800m at 1:20pm, Open 10km elimination at 1:30pm
  – Awards and Medals Presentations: 2pm
  – 2pm: competition will be closed
• Sunday July 16th- PLAY ON THE RUNWAY: On July 16th, everyone will be invited to meet at Downsview airport at 3pm to skate on the runway! The event is called Play On The Runway and it is free! You can register here for Play On The Runway
• Awards: Medals & ceremony for top-3
• Perks: Freezies, stickers, music will be played too!
• Results: coming after the competition
• Media- Pictures & Videos: coming after the competition
• Contact: torontoinline@yahoo.com
• Rules: Helmet is required for all participants. Those under 16 years of age must use wrist/ palm protection, knee, and elbow protection. No shortcuts allowed. All skaters must obey the starting commands. No skating on the track when participant isn’t racing. No pushing, pulling, or knocking down other participants. No false starts. Please follow instructions of event officials/ judges/ referees. No tripping or bumping or blocking other participants. A race number (bib) must be worn on the left hip. No earphones or audio devices allowed to be worn & used. Finish is determined by the leading part of the skate that is on the ground that reaches the first edge of the finish line; if first skate is in the air, then the trailing skate will be used to determine the finish. No weaving (side to side) and no blocking or impeding other participants’ progress. Additional rules available here.
• Registration and Entry Fee: $25 registration fee for Age Class, Open Category is $30 registration fee (open class can also participate in Age Class races too), registration deadline is July 14th at 10pm. You can pay via PayPal, Interact e-Transfer (send to torontoinline@yahoo.com and please make the password “skating“). Once you submit registration form, you will be contacted to complete payment.
• Disclaimer: *By submitting this form, you indicate that you have reviewed and are agreeing to the following Waivers and Forms (#1, #2, and #3). There is no need to print or submit these. #1) The Waiver [Waiver for Member] [Waiver for Visitor or Guest

DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR JULY 15TH, WHICH FEATURES THUNDERSTORMS, WE HAVE ELECTED TO CANCEL THE JULY 15TH ROLL-A-FEST. WE WILL LOOK INTO RESCHEDULING THE EVENT AT A LATER DATE, POSSIBLY IN SEPTEMBER. WE STILL HAVE THE ROLL-THE-STARS EVENT WHICH IS SLATED TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 20TH. IN THE MEANTIME, KEEP IN TOUCH AND KEEP ROLLING!

One of TISC’s new flagship events will return in 2023! Roll The Stars will be held on August 20th. We are excited to host this annual event for the second year.

This year’s event will be similar to last year’s event, except it will start later, with a 10am start time! Full event details and registration will be published in the weekend of August 6-7.

We are looking to reschedule the recently cancelled Roll-A-Fest to September 30th 2023.

We are pleased to host an inline skating event on August 20th on our home track. Skaters of all speeds, experience, and ages are invited to come out and enjoy a beautiful day of skating, speed, and racing on our home track, a 400-meter asphalt oval near the north shore of Lake Ontario.

****RAIN & INCLIMENT WEATHER POLICY**** Please note skating in stormy, rainy, low-air quality, extreme-heat or cold, or wet conditions can be unsafe in certain instances. If the weather forecast for Saturday is not favorable by late-Thursday evening or early-Friday morning, we will make a decision with regard to cancelling or postponing (rescheduling) the event.

A forecast showing likelihood of thunderstorms or if the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is predicted to be at a level 7 or above for the area will be a cause for cancelation or postponement.

This decision will be published here on this “post”, on this website, and on TISC’s Facebook page.

If the event is not cancelled but inclement weather or conditions occur over the course of the event, a decision will be made on-site whether to continue, to pause to wait & see if conditions become favorable, or to stop the competition & races altogether. If thunder is heard, the event will be halted and participants should seek shelter until 30-minutes after thunder has been heard. Lightning will trigger an automatic stop (see Lightning Safety from Government of Canada). If the event has not been cancelled or postponed but there is possibility of upcoming (or there is current) inclement weather & conditions, the decision to start (or not start) and continue (or not continue) the competition will be made on site at the track.

You can register using the following form. Scroll down for more event information.

• When: August 20th 2023, 10am races start, registration check-in at 9:30am
• Where: 400-meter track next to Father Redmond School and Ken Cox Community Center, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 4B7
• Categories and Distances:
  Age Class– for participants new to skating
  – 5 years old and under – 100-meter, 200-meter
  – 6 to 8 years old male/ female – 200-meter, 400-meter
  – 9 to 11 years old male/ female – 400-meter, 800-meter
  – 12 to 15 years old male/ female – 400-meters, 1200-meters
  – 16 years old and above male/ female – 400-meters, 2000-meters
  – 45 years old and above – 400-meters, 800-meters
• Track Information: 400-meter paved asphalt track with two straights and two turns
• We suggest you bring the following: Water & beverages (non alcoholic), umbrellas for shade, chairs (folding type chairs) to sit on, food & refreshments
  Open Category– for participants experienced in skating and races
  – Open Category: Junior 19 and under/ Senior 20 and over/ Master 45 and over male/ female – all three categories may race together and will completed the following distances: 800-meters, 5km
  * The age of the participant on December 31st of this year will be used to designate the age category
  * Participants taking part in the Open Category races may also participate in the Age Class races
• Schedule of Events, Times:
  – 9:30am: Registration opens, please check-in at the table near the sound-system on the East side of the track next to Father Redmond school
  – 10am: first race * the following schedule may be adjusted due to number of participants and field size. Some distances and groups may be combined. Please listen for any announcements during the competition.
  – Races will be held approximately every 10-minutes, but the events may be held ahead of scheduled time, so please listen to the announcer: 5- 100m at 10am, 6-8 male 400m at 10:10am, 6-8 female 400m at 10:20am, 9-11 male 400m at 10:30am, 9-11 female 400m at 10:40am, 12-15 male 400m at 10:50am, 12-15 female 400m at 11am, 16+ male 400m at 11:10am, 16+ female 400m at 11:20am, 45+ 400m at 11:30am, Open 800m at 11:40am, 5- 200m at 11:50am, 6-8 male 800m at 12pm, 6-8 female 800m at 12:10pm, 9-11 male 800m at 12:20pm, 9-11 female 800m at 12:30pm, 12-15 male 1200m at 12:40pm, 12-15 female 1200m at 1250pm, 16+ male 2000m at 1pm, 16+ female 2000m at 1:10pm, 45+ 800m at 1:20pm, Open 10km elimination at 1:30pm
  – Awards and Medals Presentations: 2pm (or earlier if events completed)
  – 2pm: competition will be closed
• Awards: Medals & ceremony for top-3
• Perks: Freezies, stickers, music will be played too!
• Results: coming after the competition
• Media- Pictures & Videos: coming after the competition
• Contact: torontoinline@yahoo.com
• Rules: Helmet is required for all participants. Those under 16 years of age must use wrist/ palm protection, knee, and elbow protection. No shortcuts allowed. All skaters must obey the starting commands. No skating on the track when participant isn’t racing. No pushing, pulling, or knocking down other participants. No false starts. Please follow instructions of event officials/ judges/ referees. No tripping or bumping or blocking other participants. A race number (bib) must be worn on the left hip. No earphones or audio devices allowed to be worn & used. Finish is determined by the leading part of the skate that is on the ground that reaches the first edge of the finish line; if first skate is in the air, then the trailing skate will be used to determine the finish. No weaving (side to side) and no blocking or impeding other participants’ progress. Additional rules available here.
• Registration and Entry Fee: $25 registration fee for Age Class, Open Category is $30 registration fee (open class can also participate in Age Class races too), registration deadline is July 18th at 10pm. You can pay via PayPal, Interact e-Transfer (send to torontoinline@yahoo.com and please make the password “skating“). Once you submit registration form, you will be contacted to complete payment.
• Disclaimer: *By submitting this form, you indicate that you have reviewed and are agreeing to the following Waivers and Forms (#1, #2, and #3). There is no need to print or submit these. #1) The Waiver [Waiver for Member] [Waiver for Visitor or Guest]

Thank you to all who attended, skated at, and helped out with yesterday’s Roll-The-Stars! Skaters and families were treated to a beautiful day for skating and everyone did very well! We look forward to seeing you at the next competition, Roll-A-Fest, planned for September 30th!

Additional content including videos will be shared on SpeedSkateWorld.com (Facebook group, Facebook page) and also TISC’s Facebook page!

• For results, use the following file. Please let us know if you notice any errors. [2023 Roll-The-Stars Results PDF file]

Great news! A new event information recently came across our desk!

The Toronto Roll will take place this Saturday and will feature skater workshops, mingling, and a road skate. The event is free and registration opens at 4:30pm. The event’s home-base is the beltway near the CNE grounds.

• REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT SO YOU DON’T NEED TO REGISTER ON THE DAY-OF

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a TISC event. We are sharing information that has been shared with us, but TISC is not organizing, managing, planning, or putting on this event. It is your responsibility to assess all risk related to safety and participation and to decide what protective equipment you use. How you manage your participation and behave, especially in managing nutrition, navigating terrain and other participants, and relating to other participants and non-participants & road users is your ultimate choice and responsibility.

Join us for the skate party of the year #TorontoRoll on Saturday, September 16 at our Downtown Toronto (@thebentway ) location. It’s our last weekend of the season, so let’s make it the best yet.

The theme is “Share The Light“. Skaters are encouraged to wear lights and sparkly outfits, and there will be prizes for the ‘most lit skaters’!

ITINERARY
– 4:30pm – 5:00pm: Lace-up and waiver check with SUSO at The Bentway .

– 5:00pm – 5:45pm: FREE clinics with SuperHosts (@alexeimorita @retr0roller @rollerbearding @fosterjaxon)

– 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Skater mingle with DJ @d.itto 

– 6:30pm: Group skate on the streets of Toronto at your own risk (SUSO rental skates* are not permitted to leave The Bentway. SUSO is not part of the group skate portion of the event. Any questions please reach out to @billstoppard who will be leading it.)

– 8:00pm: Group skate returns to join the party at The Bentway with DJ @d.itto

– 8:15pm: Prize giveaway and skating

– 9pm: Quiet time due to noise permits (SUSO rentals must be returned by 9pm)

ALL BYO Skates must register in advance and sign a waiver to participate in the events at The Bentway. Registration link in bio.

Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome at The Bentway. We recommend only experienced skaters participate in the group skate on the streets of Toronto. Participate in the group skate at your own risk. Any rentals cannot leave The Bentway premises.

*Rental skates must be booked separately in advance.

Event Partners: @billstoppard @thebentway @rollerblade
 @thebentway

You can see all these information on this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw2xbhyg2dS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Parking: Green P meter parking at 250 Fort York Boulevard (location ID 266. Each 30min $1, Any 6 hour period $12)

additional lot at Gore Lot and 800 Fleet Street

See attached photo for route. Strava entry here: https://www.strava.com/activities/9733839996

We are pleased to host an inline skating event on September 30th on our home track. Skaters of all speeds, experience, and ages are invited to come out and enjoy a beautiful day of skating, speed, and racing on our home track, a 400-meter asphalt oval near the north shore of Lake Ontario.

****RAIN & INCLIMENT WEATHER POLICY**** Please note skating in stormy, rainy, low-air quality, extreme-heat or cold, or wet conditions can be unsafe in certain instances. If the weather forecast for Saturday is not favorable by late-Thursday evening or early-Friday morning, we will make a decision with regard to cancelling or postponing (rescheduling) the event. A forecast showing likelihood of thunderstorms or if the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is predicted to be at a level 7 or above for the area will be a cause for cancelation or postponement. This decision will be published here on this “post”, on this website, and on TISC’s Facebook page.

If the event is not cancelled but inclement weather or conditions occur over the course of the event, a decision will be made on-site whether to continue, to pause to wait & see if conditions become favorable, or to stop the competition & races altogether. If thunder is heard, the event will be halted and participants should seek shelter until 30-minutes after thunder has been heard. Lightning will trigger an automatic stop (see Lightning Safety from Government of Canada). If the event has not been cancelled or postponed but there is possibility of upcoming (or there is current) inclement weather & conditions, the decision to start (or not start) and continue (or not continue) the competition will be made on site at the track.

You can register using the following form. Scroll down for more event information

• When: September 30th 2023, 10am races start
• Where: 400-meter track next to Father Redmond School and Ken Cox Community Center, 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 4B7
• Categories and Distances:
  Age Class– for participants new to skating
  – 5 years old and under – 100-meter, 200-meter
  – 6 to 8 years old male/ female – 200-meter, 400-meter
  – 9 to 11 years old male/ female – 400-meter, 800-meter
  – 12 to 15 years old male/ female – 400-meters, 1200-meters
  – 16 years old and above male/ female – 400-meters, 2000-meters
  – 45 years old and above – 400-meters, 800-meters
• Track Information: 400-meter paved asphalt track with two straights and two turns
• We suggest you bring the following: Water & beverages (non alcoholic), umbrellas for shade, chairs (folding type chairs) to sit on, food & refreshments
  Open Category– for participants experienced in skating and races
  – Open Category: Junior 19 and under/ Senior 20 and over/ Master 45 and over male/ female – all three categories may race together and will completed the following distances: 800-meters, 5km
  * The age of the participant on December 31st of this year will be used to designate the age category
  * Participants taking part in the Open Category races may also participate in the Age Class races
• Schedule of Events, Times:
  – 9:30am: Registration opens, please check-in at the table near the sound-system on the East side of the track next to Father Redmond school
  – 10am: first race * the following schedule may be adjusted due to number of participants and field size. Some distances and groups may be combined. Please listen for any announcements during the competition.
  – Races will be held approximately every 5-minutes, but the events may be held ahead of scheduled time, so please listen to the announcer: 5- 100m at 10am, 6-8 male 400m at 10:05am, 6-8 female 400m at 10:10am, 9-11 male 400m at 10:15am, 9-11 female 400m at 10:20am, 12-15 male 400m at 10:25am, 12-15 female 400m at 10:30am, 16+ male 400m at 10:35am, 16+ female 400m at 10:40am, 45+ 400m at 10:45am, Open 800m at 10:50am, 5- 200m at 10:55am, 6-8 male 800m at 11am, 6-8 female 800m at 11:05am, 9-11 male 800m at 11:10am, 9-11 female 800m at 11:15am, 12-15 male 1200m at 11:20am, 12-15 female 1200m at 11:25am, 16+ male 2000m at 11:30am, 16+ female 2000m at 11:35am, 45+ 800m at 11:40am, Open 10km elimination at 11:45am
  – Awards and Medals Presentations: 12:15pm
  – 2pm: competition will be closed
• Awards: Medals & ceremony for top-3
• Perks: Freezies, stickers, music will be played too!
• Results: coming after the competition, link will be here
• Media- Pictures & Videos: coming after the competition, link will be here
• Contact, questions, inquiries, let us know of errors: torontoinline@yahoo.com
• Rules: Helmet is required for all participants. Those under 16 years of age must use wrist/ palm protection, knee, and elbow protection. No shortcuts allowed. All skaters must obey the starting commands. No skating on the track when participant isn’t racing. No pushing, pulling, or knocking down other participants. No false starts. Please follow instructions of event officials/ judges/ referees. No tripping or bumping or blocking other participants. A race number (bib) must be worn on the left hip. No earphones or audio devices allowed to be worn & used. Finish is determined by the leading part of the skate that is on the ground that reaches the first edge of the finish line; if first skate is in the air, then the trailing skate will be used to determine the finish. No weaving (side to side) and no blocking or impeding other participants’ progress. Additional rules available here.
• Registration and Entry Fee: $25 registration fee for Age Class, Open Category is $30 registration fee (open class can also participate in Age Class races too), registration deadline is September 28th at 10pm. You can pay via PayPal, Interact e-Transfer (send to tisc.treasurer@gmail.com and there is NO password). Please WRITE DOWN THE NAME OF THE SKATER YOU ARE PAYING FOR. Once you submit registration form, you will be contacted to complete payment.
• Disclaimer: *By submitting this form, you indicate that you have reviewed and are agreeing to the following Waivers and Forms (#1, #2, and #3). There is no need to print or submit these. #1) The Waiver [Waiver for Member] [Waiver for Visitor or Guest]

It was wonderful to welcome all who attended, skated at, supported, and helped out with this year’s Roll-A-Fest on September 30th! With beautiful warm sunny weather, skaters put on a great show, wowing spectators with their speed, agility, and racing abilities! We look forward to welcoming you to more skating events in 2024! Keep in touch and check-in once in a while to see what’s new and when events will be planned!

• Results will be published here this week