MAR Global Kids: Be A Kid Roller Skating Party!

Event details:

• Saturday, April 27th at 1:30pm
• Roller skate rentals included.
• Children MUST wear helmets. Helmets are encouraged for adults too.
• We will have the "roller rink" to ourselves.
• You can bring snacks/drinks to have off the rink. No food or drink will be provided.

• Children 18 and under must have a parent or guardian on the ice with them at all times.

Pricing:

• Kids: Pay what you can*
• Adults: 18 years and older - $10.00

*If you can afford to, please consider contributing $5-$10 per child. This helps us host more events in a year. If you can't right now, that is okay! We got you. Please email us at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.

You MUST register all participants. People who have not registered may be refused access to the event.

Indemnity Information:

Accidents arising from sporting and other recreation activities occasionally happen. Roller skating includes a foreseeable risk of harm and personal injury that is inherent in the activity itself. By attending the event, you agree to indemnify and save harmless Moms Against Racism, including their officials, officers, employees and agents from any claim, lawsuit, liability, debt, demand, loss or judgement (including costs, defence expense and interest) whatsoever and howsoever arising either directly or indirectly as a result of participating in this event. You also agree to waive all rights of subrogation or recourse against Saanich as a result of participating in this event.

Plain language: Participate at your own risk.

Every child deserves to play freely, to laugh loudly, and to explore the wonders of the world in a joyfully inquisitive way. Every child deserves the opportunity to try something new, to connect with nature, and to do so without the judgmental and scrutinizing gaze of the people around them.

Unfortunately, for Black, Indigenous and Children of Colour, they often don't get these opportunities.

These children often face barriers when it comes to… being a kid. Barriers to participating in activities like finances, travel, time, lack of knowledge, stigma, fear for safety, and even just feeling like they’re going to stick out or be the only racialized kid there.

Be a Kid events are

• Fun and welcoming
• Open to children who identity as BIPOC and their immediate families/caregivers (white family members/caregivers are welcome)
• Intended to build community. Come ready to meet and talk with new people.

We are so grateful to be running another year of the Be a Kid program funded by the Government of Canada (Financé par le gouvernement du Canada). This program supports our members, the public, and their racialized kids in creating community. This program will help to create opportunities for Black, Indigenous and Children of Colour to connect with each other, in a psychologically and culturally safer environment, while participating in an activity they may otherwise not.

Host or Publisher Moms Against Racism (Canada)