A 15 year old ice skating.

Question

I'm a tennis player and i have been trained in ballet when younger, and im interested in figure skating during the off season. I dedicate an hour to tennis everyday but could probably give up two to three hours for figure skating every week. I'm very interested in the sport and want honest answers. I'm interested in competitions but not the olympics or anything.

Answer 1

If you want to be a competitor, you will need more than 3 hours a week. I am 12 years old and I skate around 9 to 11 hours a week. I skate at 5 in the morning to 7 before school sometimes. But I also compete in Nashville, Denver, Jackson Hole, and I like in Salt Lake City Utah. Also, private coaches are great! I have 2, and one is Suzie Brasher from the World Championships in 1976.

Answer 2

you could definitely learn and compete in local competitions. it's a wonderful sport and i'm sure you'll do great!! just know you won't be going to nationals or anything, but that doesn't mean you can't skate.

hey, you could use your tennis dresses. :)

Answer 3

of course :) i'm 15 too and i just started skating this year. you can do it!

Answer 4

I don't ice skate but is gotta be good.

Answer 5

You can definitely start ice skating. Yes, you may not go to Worlds or anything, a lot of people cannot either, but you can surely compete in local competitions. Good luck! You should probably start off with group lessons first, and see if you like it!

Answer 6

Give it a shot!  It's never to late to learn to skate.  Since you have past ballet training and are already an athlete, you'll probably pick it up quickly.  The ballet will help you a lot.  The amount of time you put into it is really up to you and what your personal goals are.

I'd recommend getting into the basic skills program at your local rink.  The lessons are cheaper than private lessons and give you a good start on your basics.  They're also a good springboard to get into private lessons.  You get to meet other skaters and coaches, whom you may approach for private lessons in the future.  Since you're starting at 15, ask if they have an adult class.  I started at 12 and sure didn't want to skate with the "little kids."  I felt a lot more comfortable skating with the adults.

While the Olympics may not be a possibility, at 15 you still can be a competitive skater.  The area of competition for skating is rapidly growing.  For example, in the US, there are competitions for skaters who are just starting out in a basic skills program all the way up to adults, who even have their own nationals competition!  There are still plenty of opportunities in skating for you.  You can still do competitions, shows, test and be part of teams.  Even if after you get a little more advanced, helping out teaching lessons is a great way to pay for your own skating!

Good luck!!!  :)