Ice skating classes...?

Question

i have someone interested in taking ice skating classes, but find themselves not knowing where to begin. she's just turned 14 & would like to know if it would be hard to start at this age. also, what can be done to begin taking classes, like what should be consulted, and some other basic information.

any helpful information would be greatly appreciated...

thanks so much.

Answer 1

heya i was like this

i started at 10 and thaught i was wayyy to old

go down to your local rink and theyll have some lessons there...take a few then if you like the sport enough and your teacher says ok get some coaching in... your coach will say weather your good enough or he/she might put you back down to lessons until your ready..

dont think youll be able to do sals and lutz's straight away this takes time and ALOT of confidence...for your first few grades youll just do simple stuff then onto backwards and forwards crossovers,3turns and then work onto your toe loop... usually the axel is one of the last jumps you learn closely followed by the double salchow.

Answer 2

I started Ice Skating when I was 12 and a half and now I just turned 13. so no I don't think it's too late for lessons, I really want to be competitive at Ice Skating but it might be too late.

I love it anyways and just can't stay away from the Ice!

so take a chance and start lessons!

Answer 3

i started figure skating when i was 9, but there was a 14 and 16 year old learning,too. don't be suprised if there's a 6 or 4 year old out there too.you can take private classes, where your coach just focuses on you. mine costed for a 30 minute session, 30.00. 6 dollars for these little tickets to use the ice, and 24 for my coach. skates are not cheap.  beginners were 50.00.which is good, but i had to get new ones after a year, since i was advancing in skill so fast. my new ones were 350.00 they're more since the blade pick is bigger. don't be frustrated if you trip over it-i did that for about a month. there are 8 begginer levels where you learn to stop.twirl,dip,and do simple half jumps.then,you'll get up to the high levels where you have to have a private coach. you'll learn full rotaions, 1 foot spins,ect.

Answer 4

it all depends on where you live. However, around where I live there are free public skates (not lessons) that go from September through May or June. To take lessons would cost money though. That varies depending on if it's figure skating or ice hockey and also depending on what place you use.

14 is NOT too old to take lessons though.

Answer 5

its depend on were you live i know planet ice ( an expanding ice rink company ) does ice skating lesson but you will find that if you go ice skating at a certain time (normally Saturday they section off a bit of the ice and there is lessons going on if you go over and say your interested in starting  the tend to give u a business card

Answer 6

I  am 14 and I started taking lessons this January. It is definitely not too old to start now. Maybe she should think about participating in an Adult class rather than a kids class. That is what I did and it made much more sense and more enjoyable.

Here is a link about beginning to skate. It talks about how to become a figure skater, getting started figure skating, how to lace figure skates, how to fall correctly, how to stop, etc.

http://figureskating.about.com/od/getsta...

Answer 7

Check your local Ice rink for class information.

Beginning classes are always available, take note most of the time you will be with kids a lot younger than you. If you love skating though it won't matter.

I recommend dressing warmly the first couple of times until you get used to the rink temp. then you can upgrade to tights and simple dress. Rental skates will hinder your perfomance though so you might want to consider buying some new ones or check the pro shop for used ones at a great deal. Good Luck!

Answer 8

they will not be a champion.

Answer 9

definately not too old to start. Even 40 isnt too old to start- if you are looking to skate on a recreational basis.

However if she is looking to compete although it would be difficult it is perfectly achievable. To compete she will be needing lessons at least once per week and practice for atleast 2-6 hours.This may seem daunting but once you begin to pass a few levels and feel the improvement the ice will become your second home.

Go down to your local ice rink and ask about classes. Public lessons are a cheaper and more appropriate to start with but as she progresses she will be needing privart lessons.

I think that if she is going to start lessons it would be a good idea that you make sure you will be able to afford lessons all the way as it could end in dissapointment

Hope she has fun ice skating! x