National Skate Patrol www.NationalSkatePatrol.org

The National Skate Patrol (NSP) is a network of proficient volunteers who help skaters to better coexist with cyclists, pedestrians and other park and trail users. These red-shirted volunteers conduct free braking clinics, offer tips on skate etiquette, and otherwise assist new and experienced skaters alike. The National Skate Patrol was developed in 1992 by the New York Road Skaters Association (NYRSA) and International Inline Skating Association (IISA).

The mission of the National Skate Patrol is to provide a service to skaters using public skate ways, be they parks, trails, or roads. NSP volunteers provide free on-the-spot stopping instruction to skaters having difficulty skating under control. In addition, they distribute skate safety maps and work with the local police, parks departments, and skate retailers. Many are Certified Instructors and all encourage skaters to follow the IISA Rules of the Road.

What is the National Skate Patrol?

Purpose of the National Skate Patrol

With the popularity of the sport of inline skating comes the need for park systems to allow skaters to better coexist with cyclists, pedestrians and other park users. One method of accomplishing this is by establishing a National Skate Patrol Chapter. Inline skaters have proven effective in monitoring heavy use environments in an attempt to keep the shared paths safe for all users.

National Skate Patrol Mission Statement

The purpose of the National Skate Patrol is to provide a service to people using skating areas by:

Skate Patrols are not designed to ticket skaters or pull users from trails, rather to monitor areas to make recreational activities more enjoyable for all. In emergency situations, patrollers are instructed to communicate with local authorities.

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