I turn 18 in 3 weeks and even though I live so far away from a rink I would love to take up ice skating. I plan on moving away from home early next year (2009!) and think that even at 19 years I could take it up and compete at an amatuer level. Thoughts?
2007-12-30 22:54:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Ice Skating
It's never too late to start skating - even at 18/19 years young.
I started skating in my mid 20's. I started with group lessons (with other "adults" - and a few were older than me!) . . . then I got a private coach . . . and I went on to doing tons of competitions. So yes, it is possible!!
There are other skaters I know who started in their senior years. No telling them they're too old!!! Many of them have competed as well!
Competitions aren't all about programs to music. There are events where they are just "elements". So really there are competitions for all ages and skill levels - even beginners. There is a whole world of adult skating too (we have our own Adult Nationals and a couple International competitions too!). Read this about adult skating if you have a chance.
http://home.pacbell.net/anamga/adultSkaters.html
Best of luck - and happy early birthday too!
2007-12-31 03:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will be able to compete at maybe basic 4!!!
no jumps or spins!
i am only 10 and i am passed freestyle!!!!!
it has taken me three years to get this far!!!!!!!
i am so sorry but i would try an easier sport. you will not be able to compete at all!!!!!
sorry but your shouldnt even waste your time and money for lessons when you wont even be able to compete or do shows.
2007-12-31 15:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can certainly learn to skate and compete. There is not age that you aren't allowed to compete anymore so why not follow your dreams? Good luck!
2007-12-31 14:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you never to old to skate!!!!
lessons would be great for you and competting then go for it.
2007-12-31 08:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by skittle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your never to old. It's just if you..
1. like the sport;
2. have a fun time;
3. have good balance.
2007-12-31 04:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by KaykayxMichelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you could!
go for it, and have fun!
2007-12-31 02:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Sophia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your not old but you should wait until your in freestyle to compete because you get trophies then but if you compete at a amateur level you only get kind of like a badge thing
2007-12-30 23:59:47 · answer #7 · answered by floraldesigner1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're never too old to do something you really wanna do.
2007-12-30 23:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Should be able to - my cousin does and shes 23 and she took it up at 20. I want to start now!
2007-12-30 23:02:08 · answer #9 · answered by mrs orlando bloom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you wouldn't be too old! You're never too old to do things like that. I just wish I had the courage to take something such as ice skating up, even though I can't even skate on roller blades, haha.
2007-12-30 23:01:50 · answer #10 · answered by ╔Elizabeth╗ ♪♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋