Too old to figure skate?

Question

I'm 14 years old and want to start figure skating this winter. But I've never skated before (except at parties). I did take ballet for 8 years, though, from 3 to 11. Am I too old to compete and learn fancy jumps and things? Thanks! :D

Answer 1

Not at all. My mom is a coach and she is teaching seniors in highschool and they both only started a year ago and they are already learning theirs axels and stuff. They both have tested and competed a few times.  

Answer 2

It'll be hard to go to the Olympic and stuff, but you're not too old to LEARN ice skating.

Answer 3

No, you're just in time i'm 15 and i've been skating for 5 months and i can do like 3 simple jumps you can definetly can do it so good luck :)

Answer 4

Not at all.  You are probably too old to be an olympic hopeful, but thats not a reality for most people anyway.  You certainly arent too old to learn some cool stuff, although it takes a while to learn jumps :)

Answer 5

nope. you're too old to be serious about it, so don't plan on the Olympics or anything, but you could easily learn single jumps, maybe even doubles within a few years. the ballet experience will be very helpful. good luck!