Is 14 to old to start figure skating?

Question

I can skate some but i fall sometimes. I would be willing to skate every day.

Answer 1

Go girl go,you are never to old to do anything that you want to.

Answer 2

Never   to old and i think at your age  you will

work harder,EVEN if don't go pro,you will still

have a nice time and meet nice people,

Answer 3

Nope!  You're never too old!  I started "late" at 12, but have had plenty of skating adventures.  It's never too late to pick up a skill you are interested in.  

What are your goals?  If at 14 your just starting out skating and your goal is the Olympics, yeah, it might be a little too late, but anything is possible with lots of hard work!  

Falling is no big deal.  As I've said before, I think sometimes falling hurts a skater's pride more than their butt!  :)  In all actuallity, if you're learning to skate and you DON'T fall, that's something to worry about.  If you're not falling, you're not improving.  Rather than giving something your all, you're holding back  because you're worried that you're going to fall.  Even the best skaters in the world fall!

Check out your local rink and get involved in their Learn to Skate or Basic Skills program.  Group lessons are cheaper to start out with than private lessons and really give you a good taste as to what skating's all about.  If you like it, you can continue on in the group lessons to learn all of your basics and start on beginning jumps and spins.

Good luck!

Answer 4

course your not too old! there isnt a certain age when you must start skating. many people do start when they are still kids but there are people of all ages beginning to learn. i think its kinda good to start later, it seems easier to understand the skills (tho i envy some of the tots for their fearlessness hehe). i started when i was 14 too :) some people i know started in their 40's. everyone falls, so as long as you arent scared and dont let it get to you then dont worry about it. its great you are willing to put the time into skating, just make sure not to burn yourself out. maybe sign up for group lessons to learn some of the basics.

good luck and happy skating!

Answer 5

Where there's a will, there's a way

Answer 6

you are actually not to late to start. you said you are willing to skate everyday. and thats good. i havent started skating yet but I intend to skate everyday too. my dream is the olympics and i think i can make it. is your dream the olympics? if it is go for it. dont let anybody discourage you. my training is already planned out and I will skate about 4 hours a day and do off ice training about 1 hour and a half. so good luck on your journey to wherever you want to go whether you want to skate for fun or for the olympics. i say good luck. and hope to see you at the olympics.

Answer 7

14 is pretty old to start figure skating. If you work hard enough im sure you could make it to the olympics! so if you put your mind to it you'll do really well!!!

Answer 8

No it isn't too late to start it if you want to try because you just want to learn how to figure skate it however it is too late to start if you intend to compete.

Answer 9

14 is pretty old to start. Usually for figure skating, fgure skaters sart around age 7. If you really get down everything fast, then maybe. I wanted to do the same thing at age 12.

Answer 10

your never too old. dont ever let anyone tell you that you are too old, if you want to go to the olympics you do that and you show everyone that your the best.  who cares just enjoy yourself.  skate as much as you can and just keep skating and skating, and you will get there.  alot of people do it who are a lot older than you.  do it and enjoy yourself, thats all that matters.  have a good time and good luck.  The most motavational story that i have ever heard of is about a quadrapalegic who is a state caliber wrestler.  no legs no arms and can wrestle better than most of the kids in the state.  did he give up or think that he couldnt do it.  no, and he didnt have arms or legs, your only 14 life has just begun.  I hope you become the best and say to h**l with all the people who think that you are starting late.

Answer 11

well you have the mind of an 8 year old, cuz you like the jonas brothers