National Skate Patrol
The Mission of the National Skate Patrol
The National Skate Patrol (NSP) is a network of profiecient volunteers who promote inline skating as a safe and fun recreational sport. For over 10 years, NSP volunteers have offered free braking clinics and safety tips to inlne skaters who use public parks and recreations trails. In many cities, NSP volunteers also work wwith clubs to organize large groups skates and work with local police departments as well as local goverment to improve public safety and community relations. The National Skate Patrol is also involved with event marshaling and charity work. Many members are certified inline skating instructors and Frist Aid and CPR Certified.
The National Skate Patrol Certification
The National Skate Patrol Certification Program provides a platform to increase the number of frequent inline skaters by using patrollrs to help allow skaters to coexist with cyclist, runners, walkers and pedestrians on paths and roadways and provide basic on site instruction to beginners to encourage a safe and fun environment.
The purposes of the Skate Patrol are to provide a service to skaters using skating areas by;
1. Distribution of inline skate safety and eduation innformation to skaters.
2. Making skaters aware of park etiquette and ordinances.
3. Communicating with the local authorities regarding injuries.
4. Provide on site stopping instruction to those in need.
5. Promoting the safe use of areas for all participants
NSP Chapters
Atlanta, Georgia
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Illinois
Brainerd, Minnesota
Dallas, Texas
Detroit Metro Area, Michigan
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Honolulu, Hawaii
London, United Kingdom
Miami, Florida
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sacramento, California
Seattle, Washington
Syracuse, New York
South Beach, Florida
South Florida, Florida
Tampa Bay, Florida
Vancouver, Stanley Park
Washington, DC