ORS 814.600Failure of skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear if the person is under 16 years of age, rides on a skateboard or scooter or uses in-line skates on a highway or on premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure of a skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear, is a traffic violation punishable by a maximum fine of $25. [2003 c.106 §1]
ORS 814.600
Yes, anyone can observe the skating or listen to the Bible Talk for free.
Can my 5th grade nephew, who is from out of town, attend the Junior High session tonight with my Junior High age son?
He can come and watch, but he cannot skate because he is not in Junior High.
Why does my Junior High son have to wear a helmet at Skatechurch?
It's state law that anyone under 16 must wear a helmet when skateboarding.
Oregon Revised Statute 814.600
Do you have a helmet my daughter can borrow?
Yes.
We're visiting from out of town. Do we have to fill out the registration form just for one night?
Yes.
If my son gets there an hour late can he skate?
As long as he arrives before the Bible Talk starts (about 7:30pm) he will be able to skate.
I can't be back to pick up my 3rd-grade son until one hour after the session is over. Is that okay?
No, the staff leaves right after a session is over.
Does my son have to attend the 5:00pm Bible Study to skate at the 6:30pm skate session?
No
My daughter graduated from 8th grade in June. Should she go to the Junior High or High School sessions this summer?
She can choose either one she wants, but can't go to both or switch back and forth.
If my son gets hurt during the session, what happens?
As stated on the registration form, if Skatechurch Staff feels the injury is serious enough, he would be taken to the hospital you designate on the form. If it is an extremely serious injury, he would be taken to the nearest hospital. Skatechurch Staff will attempt to contact you but will not delay transport to a hospital if you are not contacted. Minor cut and scrapes are taken care of by Skatechurch Staff with on-site first-aid supplies.
Can my son use in-line skates at a session?
Yes, in-line skates are allowed at Skatechurch.
Can I sign the registration form for my grandson? His parents are in Europe on an extended vacation.
No. His parents should download a form from our website, fill it out, have it notarized, and then fax (503.345.3045) or email contact@skatechurch.net it to the Skatechurch office. This should be done at least three days before the skate session.
Can I just sign the registration form and send it with my son?
Yes, but only if you have it notarized. If you don't get it notarized, you must come in person and sign it in front of Skatechurch Staff.
All my son's friends are still in Junior High. Can he keep going to the Junior High sessions even though he just started High School classes?
No, he would have to go to High School sessions.
My son was held back a year in school. Does he have to go to the session for his grade or can he go to the session with all his friends that are his age?
The session age groups are primarily based on grade in school, not age, so he wouldn't be able to go to the same sessions as his friends.
I can't come in person to sign the registration form for my son's first session tomorrow night? Can I come to Skatechurch earlier in the day and sign it?
No, the Skatechurch office is only staffed during skate sesions.
Can foster parents sign the registration form?
Yes, as long as they have guardianship papers.
My son left his coat at Skatechurch last night. When can he pick it up?
It can be picked up anytime a skate session is in progress. sessions schedule
