Community Service
The National Skate Patrol doesn't demand enormous credentials from those who wish to join - only volunteers who have a basic skating ability, who are able to brake and turn correctly and most of all have good common sense. For safety we always work in pairs, but sometimes there are more. Each year at the beginning of the season we go through a brief training session (we try to make all the events fun, see the social page) and veterans help the new patrollers by patrolling with them.
Joining the NSP is easy and can be done all on-line, just click the logo and you will be at the National web site for signing up. Follow the promps, at some point the form will inform you of the needed dues ($23.00), this fee covers your insurance and your red t-shirt. If you prefer to use a check just e-mail one of the Directors (Faye at fayeloran@aol.com or Jim at jim@seattlensp.org and we will be glad to help you.
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Our first priority goes to Green lake Park where we patrol on week-ends from June to September. We are sanctioned by the City of Seattle, Parks and Recreation Department. Our goal is to help all the people who use the park by providing assistance, answer questions and by giving first aid whenever needed.
We also provide free braking lessons, the idea is, if we help in the begining maybe we can save someone a painful lesson and make skateing a more enjoyable experiance for them.
The girls are on patrol and Polly is leading the way!
Green Lake has a unique trail configuration. The trail is divided by a painted line and most people assume that standard rules apply,we should keep to the right. At Green Lake this is NOT the case. Pedestrians are on one side and skaters and bikes are on the other. To make it more confusing pedestrians can go in ether direction around the lake while skaters and bikes move in a counter clock wise direction only. We (the NSP) try to help sort this confusion out for the trail users. Safety is our first concern, if we can make people aware before there is a problem, that is great. If not we also are ready to provide first aid, and for the more serious injuries, call 911.