Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Toronto Trailbladers Inline Skating Fitness Club
How much does it cost to join the club?

The membership fee is $40 (early bird) before June 11, 2010 and $50 afterwards.

How do I join your club?

There are three ways to become a member of our inline skating club:

  • Attending the High Park Ski Club's FITS (Fun In The Sun) event at 7:30 p.m., April 15th at the Lithuanian Hall at 1573 Bloor St. West.

  • Attend our club opening party at 99 Denlow Boulevard on May 1, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 99 Denlow Boulevard in North York - Toronto. You bring your own alcoholic beverages and we will provide complementary food, mix and entertainment. This is a free event and is always a lot of fun!

  • Fill out PDF application below and mail cheque for $40 (early bird membership fee). After June 11, 2010 membership fee increases to $50. Make cheque payable to Ernie Crawford and mail application & cheque to:
           Ernie Crawford (President of Toronto Trailbladers)        
            53 Lonsdale Road
            Toronto, Ontario
            M4V 1W4

Where do you rollerblade?

The trails for the Tuesday skates are all located in Toronto. The Sunday rolls are held in Toronto, Hamilton, Port Credit, Whitby, Welland, Fort Erie, and Port Colborne. We also do out-of-town trips to Ottawa, Montreal, and Niagara Falls. Review our Roll Schedule page for further details, including directions on how to get to the various trails.

How do I get to the trails?

Click the Roll Schedule, where you will find directions to all the trails for our Tuesday and Sunday rolls. For out-of-town rolls, members with vehicles car pool. Please view individual roll's description to learn where the car pool meeting place will be.

When do you rollerblade?

  • Our 2011 season runs from May 29 to September 25
  • Every Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. (Note: September rolls start 6:30 pm so we finish before it gets dark)
  • We have several out-of-town trips planned to Montreal, Ottawa and Niagara Falls. See our Roll Schedule for dates.

Do you skate at night?

No, but if you want to skate at night, check out the Links page. Under the Clubs category, you'll find a link to a Night Skating group.

Do you race?

No, but if you want to race you can find more information under the Links page. Here, under the Clubs category, you'll find a link to the Toronto Inline Skating Club (TISC). They have a racing program.

Do you participate in marathons?

Not as a rollerblading club, but we do have members who skate in marathons on their own. If you want to skate in marathons, check out the Links page. Here, you'll find a new category called Marathons.

Do you stress fitness on your rolls?

Yes, definitely! Our approach is to build strength and endurance with a series of fifty-six, high-energy workouts over a four-month period. To further this end, the rolls are held three times a week, and every week throughout the summer, including long weekends. So, we provide an upper leg and core strength element via the number of rolls, the continuity of the rolls from week-to-week, and the distance of our Sunday rolls, each of which is now 30+ kilometres in length during the months of July, August, and September. In addition, to enhance cardiovascular endurance, this season we will be introducing faster paced, interval skating at 3/4 speed, as well as sprints over short distances, where appropriate, on flat, straight stretches.

How long does each roll take to complete?

Each roll takes between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete round trip. Tuesday and Thursday rolls are shorter and take about 1.5 to 2 hours, while Sunday rolls are longer and take from 2.5 to 3 hours or more round trip. Sometimes, it depends on how many legs of a trail that you decide to roll.

Can you get water on the trails?

Sometimes, but on some trails, fountains can be few and far between. We recommend you carry water with you on the trails.

What do you do after your rolls?

We are a group made up of people/friends who love to socialize during and after each roll. We typically go for food and drink after each roll and it is not uncommon for member to get together for social events outside of the club.

Do you provide lessons?

Yes, we work with local instructor, Stephen Fisher, to provide lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced rollerbladers. As a group, we are able to obtain group discounts for lessons. Please let us know about your interest in lessons and what level you are at. For more information about lessons by Stephen Fisher, go to: http://inlineskatinginstruction.yolasite.com

Can I bring children with me?

Members can bring their children along if in a crunch, but members are responsible for taking care of their own children. Having children along may mean you cannot keep up with the rest of the group. All members of our inline skating club are twenty-one years of age or older.

Do you have any special events?

Yes, we have at least one, but sometimes two specials a month. Click the Events tab above for a complete list of all events from April to October. Special event updates and schedule changes will be posted on this site in the Alert box on the home page so check in periodically throughout the spring and summer.

Do you have any overnight trips out of town?

Yes, we plan several out-of-trips each year including:
  • A three-day weekend trip to Ottawa in July
  • A three-day weekend trip to Montreal in August
  • A two-day weekend trip to Niagara Falls in September
  • A two-day mini-trip to Port Credit in September
  • Other trips may be planned

Have any further questions? Please feel free to email us.