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installation instructions and all other materials collected concerning the equipment should be kept in a permanent file. LMCIT recommends that skating be allowed only in designated areas. The following specifics are required for LMCIT coverage of tier 2 skate parks: . The skating area will need to be completely enclosed by a fence. The fence must provide adequate protection for spectators from flying boards; other debris and/or falling skaters. Ifopen at night, the facility must be adequately lit. Skater should never be allowed to bring in their own ramps, handrails, or other structures that could be used to perform stunts. The designated area must be secured by a lock during closed hours. Facility rules and regulations, including hours of operation, will be posted in a conspicuous location. Competitions must be restricted to only those sponsoring organizations who are able to provide separate ins~~ance coverage and a contract holding the city harmless and indemnified. In addition, large advanced ramps should be accessible to only those of advanced experience and superior athletic ability, and physical conditioning. Young skaters (between 11 and 13 years old) may not have enough body mass to use a larger structure. Large ramps/half-pipes are not recommended for average community and recreation department parks. Large half-pipes are not used as much as other pieces of equipment. Most skaters are unlikely to be able to use advanced ramps because of lack of experience and athletic ability. Also, large half- pipes are the most expensive type of ramp with a cost of more than $20,000. Supervision . General supervision, as it specifically relates to safety, stresses there must be adequate staffing for all services and activities. The proposed facility must be supervised at all times when it is open to the general public. The person or supervisor in charge of the facility must have sufficient knowledge of skateboarding and skating to enable him/her to review and determine the skill level of skaters. An adequate emergency plan must be developed for the skate park's operation. Staff members will be trained regarding all safety rules and operational procedures. All training and orientation infonnation given to staff members must be documented and kept on file. Supervisors should limit the number of people in the skate area to minimize injuries resulting from collisions. The facility director should determine the patron limit based upon the size of the aggressive skating area, the number of employees on duty, seasonal demand, etc. This will help ensure a safe management ratio between supervisors and users. Parks & Rec 2001 -119-