Consents & releases 2 signers 2 pages 12 blanks to fill in

Skatepark Waiver

Helmets on, one at a time on the drop-in, and every parent knows falls are part of riding, before the first session.

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Skatepark waiver
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What is a skatepark waiver?

Skateparks are busy, mixed places: experienced riders and nervous beginners, skateboards next to BMX bikes and scooters, parents watching from the edge. Most injuries are falls, and the worst ones come from collisions when someone drops in on a rider already in the bowl. Clear gear rules and park etiquette prevent many of them.

This template works for indoor parks, club-run parks and lesson programs. One parent can sign for all their children, with dates of birth, and say whether they're riding too. You choose what's allowed on the park (skateboards only, or bikes, scooters and skates too), whether pads are required for under-18s, everyone or nobody, and the age under which an adult must be watching. Helmets are always required. It sets out etiquette in plain rules, explains the real risks, makes riders responsible for their own equipment, and releases the operator to the extent the law allows. Every page is initialled.

Best for
Indoor skateparks, BMX parks, skate schools and clubs
Signed by
The rider or parent, and the park operator
Covers
The signer and all children listed, for one visit or 12 months
Length
2 pages, initialled on every page

When to use a skatepark waiver

  • Indoor skatepark memberships and day passes
  • Kids' skateboard and scooter lessons
  • BMX-only evening sessions
  • Holiday camps at the park
  • Community parks run by a club that requires registration

What you fill in

12 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: participant, park operator.

1 The park

  • Skatepark*
  • This waiver covers* the visit on the date signed · all visits, sessions and lessons for 12 months from signing
  • Allowed on the park* skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters and inline or roller skates · skateboards, scooters and inline or roller skates (no bikes) · skateboards only
  • Pads* Knee and elbow pads are required for riders under 18 and recommended for everyone. · Knee and elbow pads are required for everyone. · Pads are recommended but not required.
  • Children under this age need an adult watching*

2 Who is riding

  • Signer's full name*
  • Is the signer riding?* The signer will ride. · The signer will not ride, and signs only for the children listed.
  • Children covered (name and date of birth)
  • Health conditions staff should know about
  • Emergency contact (name and phone)*

3 Rules

  • Other park rules
  • Governing law*

4 Who signs

  • Participant signature and date, initials on every page · The adult rider, or a parent or legal guardian signing for the children listed.
  • Park operator signature and date, job title, initials on every page · The park owner, manager, club or council department running the park.

What the skatepark waiver covers

  1. Helmets and pads
  2. Park etiquette
  3. Supervision
  4. Risks
  5. Assumption of risk and release
  6. Emergencies and general terms

Using the skatepark waiver, step by step

1 Set your rules

Your park name fills in. Choose what's allowed on the park, your pads rule, the supervision age and whether the waiver lasts a visit or 12 months.

2 Send the link

Add it to membership sign-up or lesson bookings so parents sign at home.

3 Parents list their riders

The parent adds each child's name and date of birth, any health notes and an emergency contact, then initials and signs.

4 Countersign and check

You countersign and every waiver is kept in your FileIt vault, searchable by name at the door.

Tips before you send it

  • Run beginner-only sessions. Mixing first-timers with experienced riders causes many collisions.
  • Post the etiquette rules at each drop-in and bowl as well.
  • Inspect ramps and coping regularly and close damaged features straight away.
  • Public parks are often governed by local rules or statutes on recreational use. Check what applies to yours.

Sign it online in minutes

  1. Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
  2. Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. FileIt builds the PDF with every signature, date and initials box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
  3. Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in your vault and emailed to everyone.
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Skatepark waiver: frequently asked questions

Are helmets always required?

Yes. The form requires a fastened helmet on the riding area at all times. Pads are your choice: required for under-18s, for everyone, or recommended only.

Can it cover BMX and scooters?

Yes. Choose what's allowed on the park. You can add rules such as BMX-only sessions.

Can a parent sign for several children?

Yes. List each child with their date of birth. If the parent isn't riding, choose that option and the waiver covers only the children.

What about the rider's own board or bike?

The rider is responsible for their own equipment and keeping it safe.

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