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Since injuries at skate parks can be severe, it is necessary that minimum medical standards be met Besides having your personnel trained in CPR and first aid, you should have the following readily available: . A telephone or radio communications to emergency services; . A complete medial first-aid kit on premises; . Ice packs and sanitary towels available; and . An accident report to be completed by facility supervisor on duty following any accident or injury occurring at the facility. A complete accident report should be filed by the employee on duty following any accident or injury occurring at the skate park. All accident reports must be kept on file by the city. This report should include: 1. Date; 2. Time of day; 3. Injured person's name, address and phone number, 4. If the injured person is a minor, the name ofhislher parent or guardian; 5. Names and phone numbers of any witnesses; and 6. A complete description of the events and circumstances surrounding the accident or injwy. Faeility roles, regulations, and sigDage An aggressive ska1ing facility must be signed and constructed with the priority of reducing the risk of injury to participants and spectators. Written facility rules and regulations must be posted in a visible area. Signage should be easy to read and must be accompanied by visual symbols, and wherever necessary, be translated into the language of the community. The facility will need to post and enforce established rules and regulations to include, but not necessarily limited to: . Operating hours and admission requirements . Possible age and skill level requirements . Behavior requirements . Requirements regarding the use of personal protective and safety equipment · Requirements concerning the fitness for use of skateboards and related equipment . Skate runs should be labeled clearly as to degree of difficulty . In addition, the park should retain the right to revoke skating privileges of participants who are rowdy or who do not abide by the rules All users of a skating facility need to complete the following: . An understanding agreement of the rules and regulation of the park. (Attachment A) · A facility registration card before using the facility. Registration cards must be kept on premises. (Attachment B) · A facility identification card that will be shown to gain entrance to the facility. The user must carry an identification. (AttaC'.hment C) . A warning and waiver signed by the skater and guardia14 if a minor. (Attachment D)