The Do's
Fasten boots correctly
Skate in an anti-clockwise direction unless instructed otherwise (most sessions will involve skating in a clockwise direction for the last 15 minutes).
Follow all instructions from staff/volunteers
Be mindful of other skaters while skating, especially if skating backwards
Use the middle of the hall for practising any moves that may involve turning suddenly, jumping, spinning or any other moves that are likely to disrupt people skating one-way around the outside of the hall.
Try to “fall small” and safely, to minimise risk of injury to yourself and other skaters.
Try to move out of the way from other skaters if you fall
The Don'ts
DO NOT -
Leave bags/items inside the skating zone
Walk through the skating zone during the session
Cut across the middle when skating around the hall
Wear unsuitable clothing whilst skating, including scarves, sharp jewellery, have items in pockets that are likely to fall out onto the track or injure yourself if you fall.
Chase each other around (for example, in a game of tag/touch)
Skate at excessive speeds (this is not a place for practising speed skating)
Carry others (e.g. piggy-backing)
Stay seated/lying down on the floor in the skating zone for an excessive period of time (e.g. after falling over)
Stand still or gather in groups in the skating zone (and generally be in the way of oncoming skaters)
Eat or drink whilst skating
Skate backwards without due care and attention to others