We skate in most weather conditions except for if/when rain or snow are falling or already on the ground, as well as if the air quality index is in the high risk category ("High Risk" and "Unhealthy"). YSA reserves the right to make this determination.

Sessions cancelled/postponed by YSA for any reason will always be done via both email and text no later than 1 hour before the session. We usually wait until this time because we have learned that the weather forecast is only most reliable close to the event.

Private Lessons

If a private lessons is cancelled/postponed by either YSA or the skateboarder for any reason, either a refund will be offered, or every possible attempt will be made to reschedule it at a time that works for both the learner and YSA.

Group Lessons

Category A: If a group lesson is cancelled/postponed by YSA for any reason, every possible attempt will be made to reschedule it at a time that works for both the learner and YSA. If, by the end of the season (e.g. spring, summer, fall), a make-up date and time was not able to be made, refunds for the missed class will be issued.

Category B: If a group lesson is cancelled/postponed by the skateboarder for any reason, every possible attempt will be made to reschedule it at a time that works for both the learner and YSA.

Summer Morning Camp

Category A: If a summer morning camp day is cancelled/postponed by YSA for any reason, a make-up day(s) may be offered. If we are not able to find a date that works, refunds will be issued.

Category B: If a summer morning camp day is cancelled/postponed by the skateboarder, a refund will not be issued.

York Skateboarding Academy will offer rescheduling or instant refunds only for sessions missed due to:

1. a medical reason confirmed in writing by a medical doctor;

2. cancellations made by York Skateboarding Academy;

3. cancellation requests no less than 30 days before the start of the first lesson in a session (e.g. Spring Group Lesson Package, Summer Morning Camp week).

The great thing about skating in cooler weather this is that the skateparks tend to be quieter, since the only people that tend to come out are the ones who really want to be there and make progress. To prepare for this, we recommend having a talk with your kids to mentally and physically prepare them for the difference. Here are some things you might want to consider discussing.

Conventional Tips:

• On the top, dress in a thin layer but wear a baggy sweatshirt, hoodie, or jacket that fits over pads. This makes it easier to take it on and off as one's body temperature changes throughout the session, without the annoyance of having to take protective gear on and off as well.

• On the bottom, wear leggings, sweatpants, or pants that work well with knee pads. If you're the kind of person who tends to be on the hot side, even shorts work since especially 187 Killer knee pads tend to be big enough to turn them into 3 quarter length pads.

• Arrive at the skatepark with your pads already on. This is always a good idea for our sessions anyways, but might be extra important when you're trying to keep your body temperature from dropping too much, since you can start moving and being active as soon as you get out of the parking lot.

• Stay moving. The more you stand around, the more your body temperature will drop.

• Don't forget to stay hydrated. It's easy to forget that your body still needs water even when you're not in the summer heat.

Unconventional Tips:

• Wear winter gloves instead of (or inside) wrist guards. The padded ones in particular do a good job of protecting hands (and even wrists), and they keep your hands warm.

• If you have one, wear a ski/snowboard helmet. They keep your ears warm!