Code of Conduct

• Helmets must be worn, with straps fastened under the chin at all times
• Protective equipment is strongly recommended for all skate park users
• Proper footwear and attire (example: running shoes, skateboard shoes, shirt) must be worn at all times
• Food and drinks are not permitted (water bottles are allowed)
• Wax may not be used on skate park equipment
• Ask staff for permission and assistance if you wish to move an item in the skate park
• Skateboarding outside of the designated arena floor is not permitted
• Be respectful to all participants, staff, and members of the public
• Use appropriate language at all times
• Spectators are not permitted at this time due to occupancy limitations
• Failure to adhere to the code of conduct will result in your removal from the program
• The City of Pickering has a Zero Tolerance Policy

 Liability

Note: Skateboarding and scooter riding are dangerous activities. 

All participants will be required to submit a signed liability waiver and release of liability upon entrance.  Parent or legal guardians will be required to sign/submit for participants under 18 years of age. The waiver is an agreement of the following:

1. to waive and forever release the City of Pickering, its elected officials, employees, agents, contractors and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from any and all claims that I, or the participant, have or may have in the future against the Indemnitees from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, claim, and injury, including death, due to any cause whatsoever, except for such loss or damage as is caused by the negligence, willful act or other misconduct by any of the Indemnitees, sustained by me, or the participant, arising out of or in connection with my or the participant’s use of or attendance at the skate park;
2. to freely accept and fully assume all such risks, including the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, resulting from my or the participant’s use of or attendance at the skate park;
3. to forever indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees from and against any and all claims incurred by the Indemnitees arising out of or related to (a) any act or omission by me or the participant, any of our invitees or anyone for whom in law each is responsible; or (b) my or the participant’s use of or attendance at the skate park; and
4. “parent” or “participant” when used herein shall include any successors, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns of the parent or participant.