Ice Skating-is it too late?

I am 14 and really want to start ice skating lessons. I put my name on a waiting list but they say it could take up to a year until I get a place. Will it be too late by then,when I am 15?


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Ice Skating-is it too late?
no way! you are never too old to start! well unless youre like 60 or something :]


i started at 4 and im 14 now. but my best friend at the rink has only been skating a year! and she's almost as good as i am. i would suggest that if you have to wait, start training now. try out some ballet to build up some strength. look at online videos to mentally learn as much as you can. it helps tremendously! if you dont want to take ballet or anything like that. take some yoga or pilates. basically, keep in great shape, jump roap, try to get comfortable with falling (when you fall NEVER put down an elbow or something to break your fall. fall on your butt!), and like i said, youtube is a great "textbook" if you watch fs on tv, thats great, if you dont, START! its cool and you can get an idea of basic elements you will learn. (you will not be jumping in your first week! so dont think youre going to be great at first, i cant stress more to master basic skating skills! like crossovers, one foot glides, 3-turns, and edge work) build up those legs!


oh, and if you are really dieing to learn fast, i would reccoment lessons about 3 times a week. oh, and if you dont already have skates, get custom boots. they make all the difference! and tie them TIGHT!


and last but not least, good luck! skating is the most amazing thing in the world. and its not all about doing the jumps and spins, its about the feeling you get when your blades melt that ice! seriously, gliding is the closest thing to flying! its way cool you want to learn :]
Reply:I shouldn't think so. The dancing on ice stars really grow in such a short space of time and they are usually much older than you.
Reply:No of course not. You are young and supple, go for it.
Reply:No Ice Skating isn't to late!


You just practice a lot, get some lessons, and coach.


You have to stick to ice skating!


If you have the guts to do it, DO IT !



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