Skating Rules
All skating at Sapphire skaters Events is at skaters' own risk. Sapphire Skaters cannot be held responsible for accidents which occur as a result of skating.
We ask everyone to please follow the rules below at our events, anyone not doing so may be asked to leave.
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Skates:
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Please ensure your quad skates have toe stops or jam plugs. Wheels must be of equal size and free of debris.
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Socks must be worn with hire skates.
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Health and fitness:
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Do not participate in our sessions if you are pregnant, have COVID-19 or any medical condition that may effect your abilities or balance. Skaters are personally responsible for ensuring that they are fit to participate in our events.
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Large or non-discrete jewellery should be removed prior to skating.
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In the skating area/sports hall:
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Skating is not permitted in other areas of the venue outside the sports hall and seating area.
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We reserve the right to ask spectators to leave the skating area should we deem it a safety risk.
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Children under the age of 16 spectating are not permitted inside the skating area without skates on.
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Carrying children/the use of buggies or pushchairs are prohibited inside the skating area.
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Adults should skate with children without holding hands.
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The use of camera, headsets, mobile phones or hand-held electronic devices are prohibited in the skating area.
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No food and drink onto the skating area.
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Observe coned off areas at all times.
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Skaters should leave the skating area if they intend to make adjustments to their skates.
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Please report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately.​
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Skating/behaviour:
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Adults should skate with children without holding hands.
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All skaters travel in a counter-clockwise direction unless instructed otherwise.
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We ask all skaters to look out for and be considerate of others. No pushing, crashing, sliding or throwing.
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In the event of a fall, keep hands out of the way of other skaters and get up quickly to avoid injury.
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Never skate faster than you can control.
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Foul language or inappropriate behaviour will result in removal from the session and/or the building. Rough play, speed skating will not be tolerated. Your ticket may be cancelled without a refund.
Skate safe and most importantly HAVE FUN!
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