There has been some discussion lately on proper etiquette for skateboarding. There is a sign right in the skate park. Read it, but I also did some research on Surfertoday website.
1.The skate park is just that, for skateboarders. It was not designed for sliding down. The truth is children have been stuck in the bottom of the bowl. If you’re not skating, stay away--It’s dangerous to stand in the middle of the action. It is also annoying to have someone blocking riders’ tricks and maneuvers. If you’re a spectator, keep a safe distance.
2.Beginners: plan your visit to the skatepark--Although it is an inclusive structure, a skatepark is an area where intermediate and experienced riders practice complex and advanced tricks. So, if you’re new to the sport, avoid learning the basics during peak times. Make sure you wear appropriate safety equipment. Never go to the park without another individual in case of a crash.
3.Avoid Crashes - Watch where you’re going other simultaneously enjoying their time on the concrete floor. Make sure you pay attention to your surroundings. Play it safe.
4.“Snaking” is not tolerated--If a fellow skater is performing a run or dropping into a pool, don’t cut his line. Wait for your turn.
5.Get up fast. If you have accidentally fallen off your board or were unable to land a maneuver, get up as fast as you can. There are other riders passing by. If you’re injured, call for help.
6.Respect failure. If someone is practicing a maneuver or trick and fails to complete it, be positive, and encourage him or her. Skateboarding is all about experimentation and learning from failure - respect other’s frustration. Falling is part of the game.
7.Don’t wax obstacles without permission. If you’re into practicing your skills on rails or other ostacles, ask others for permission before waxing the surfaces. A waxed rail could add unwanted and unexpected additional speed and potentially injure someone.
8.Plan your lines. Skatepark design often has a logic. There’s a natural riding flow between features, so try to perform your runs smoothly without unnatural or drastic course changes.
9.Don’t rest on the ramps, half-pipes, and bowls. They are speed zones. Avoid resting or standing on the coping while someone is doing their run.
10.Yell: “Board!” Falling and wiping out is part of skateboarding. If your board is shot up in the sky while you’re trying to land a trick, warn others. Otherwise, it might hit someone on the head.
11.If you want to learn there are individuals who can help you learn. Respect kids and beginner skateboarders. Don’t be rude to youngsters, even if they’ve made something wrong. Talk to them or their parents, if needed. If you yell at a kid, he might leave the sport forever. And beginners are learning - everyone has to start somewhere. Cut them a slack.
12.BMX and scooters need to respect skaters. In Big Sandy the park is for skateboards only. 13.Keep the Skatepark Clean--Have you brought a bottle of water and a snack inside your pockets? Enjoy it. But don’t drop your litter on the floor. Keep the skatepark clean and free from flying plastics and trash. Be respectful. Right now someone threw nuts all over the bowl.
14.Don’t ask skaters to perform tricks--It’s not good etiquette to ask riders to do tricks. It can be uncomfortable for those who can’t pull it off or put unnecessary pressure on their fellow skaters. Just enjoy your time in the skatepark. Do your thing and forget about others.
15.Apologize--If, for any reason, you hurt, snake, or show any kind of excessive behavior, assume it and apologize for your actions. Blaming doesn’t lead to solutions and results. It is only going to make things worse.
