I just discovered this adult skating world at 40. Im 3 months in and beyond head over heels. It is still everything I thought it would be as a kid, and then some! I can't wait to rep the USA in Germany! Worlds or bust!
Skating is the fountain of youth. I started inline skating at age 48, and roller skating at age 49. Now, at the age of 68, I'm learning to skate the ramps and half-pipes at skateboard parks on my roller skates. Aches and pains? Sure. Just take an Advil and keep on truckin'.
Ice skated when I was a teenager and just came back six months ago and 49, I just turned 50 in September. I'm an adult skater veteran and Cancer survivor and I love it. I've done five shows since July looking forward to doing more
I skated for two years when I was 11-12. School enabled me for years but when I wanted to start again at 19, coaches rejected me saying I was too old to skate anymore. This video means a lot to me and gives me hope again. I’ll have to move somewhere else to keep on skating. I miss being on ice so bad
Always remember we hire a Pro, he/she doesn't hire us. If you ever come across another Pro who tries to discourage you, terminate the relationship and seek another Pro. I hope you'll find a rink that'll be more comfortable for you, with Pros who are professional. Don't give up! Good luck!
You're welcome; it's my pleasure. It's very uplifting for me seeing so many adult skaters out there. We've finally been given the recognition we rightfully deserve, and I truly hope that you'll find the right Pro. Wishing you the best. Please let us know how you're doing.
I'm self taught since I was 5 and because my parents never supported me I was always alone with the same old skates I BEGGED for (the only thing my parents ever bought me). And after I moved out and had to concentrate on my carrier and health I never had the chance to come back to the ice. Now I'm 29 and I was so afraid to go back to the ice. Afraid of being laughed at while trying to practice. It really breaks my heart. After watching this very short video I'm motivated for the first time to make my dream come true and taking figure skating classes. Thank you so so so much for that spark of motivation!
Pffft...I am 29. So I went to skate this week. After first 30 mins I practically stopped trying to fall. Just grab you skates and go. Everyone are too busy to laugh at you. Maybe someone will help you though.
Did you ever go? We are the same age and I started taking Adult skate classes in July and everyone has been super welcoming. I’ve even made a friend my age and we skate together. Please don’t give up on your dream.
Did you ever go? We are the same age and I started taking Adult skate classes in July and everyone has been super welcoming. It was my dream to skate since I was 5. I’ve even made a friend my age and we skate together. Please don’t give up on your dream.
Don't worry, I started a week ago and since that had like 100 falls :D people are too busy with themselves and the only reaction you get is usually help and an question "are you ok?". :) Also people sometimes ask me why do I have girl's skates because its not common to wear figure skates as a boy but whatever ... :D
Love this video. I discovered it last week and watch it again and again. I researched about the woman Rhea Swartz who came up with figure skating for adults 18 and older and how she came up with competitions for adults as well. That brought a huge smile to my face. Not everyone is fortunate enough that started off skating as kids, competed as kids, stuck with it as teens until adulthood and competed for major events like Nationals, Worlds, and Olympics. Most people wished it would happen to them but that's not reality for most people. What Rhea Swartz came up with competitions for adults 18 and older, gives adults opportunities to train and compete and devote a lifetime to the sport and there's different levels one can pass as an adult. There should be more books, catalogs, and commercials on this subject to urge adults who are gifted recreational ice skaters who want to train and compete. You're never too old to learn, skate, and follow your dreams.
Through Rhea Schwartz's efforts, adult skaters have finally gotten the recognition they rightfully deserve, especially through USFS. Before Rheah, adult skating camps and adult only competitions didn't exist. I participated in the first two Adult Nationals (aka AN), Inaugural 1994, and 1995. Since then the adult skating community has increased 1000%. Bravo!
Ron Matheny find the nearest good ice rink by where you live and sign up for group classes. They are usually once a week with people in your skill level. If you've never skated before, you'll also be with beginners:) Talk to the figure skating director or adult skating director about what your goals are and introduce yourself. Ask if there is anyone that teaches private lessons to your age. Have fun! Hope this helps:)
Ron Matheny - Ron, another Ron here! Started a little earlier than you, at age 29 after dreaming about it for years. Desire is an EXCELLENT motivator - within the year my coaches had me competing (here I thought I'd take lesson just to learn how to stop!..or even maybe skate backwards!?#!) - those were the BEST years of my life and also placed me in THE arena when Tonya wacked Nancy in Detroit (*made it ALL worthwhile*!!) - Life and work got in the way eventually as well as an accident that shattered my knee. BUT, today I find myself at 57 also and WANT to make a return to the ice. . . I miss it so. GO, find a rink, let's both do this!
Age doesn’t matter for skating all that much, you just either have it or you don’t. Some people are simply born to skate but you’ll never know until you try it and find out!
Thank you so much for this! this has really motivated me to continue skating. iIstarted when i was 7-8 years old then stopped after a year or so and im continuing at age 15. After realising i can never be a an olympic skater i thought what was the point but this video has really re-motivated me.
And I was angry that I started a week ago at age of 22. So its more than possible to learn all those jumps and spins! Hopefully there's some good community somewhere in Europe
Marvellous to see older people skating well. My advice as an older skater, 57, is find a teacher, and do what they say. A teacher will ensure you learn correct technique, and you’ll learn much faster. Half an hour a week is enough as long as you do at least two hours practice a week, preferably lots more.
There are so few ice rinks in the UK which is a huge shame. Amazing that we had Torvill and Dean, and John Curry. I have no idea where the ice rinks are year-round. I think most are only seasonal.
I've heard that Torvil & Dean practised abroad a lot because of the lack of ice rinks. Which part of the country are you? If you're in the South West, there's an all year round rink in Plymouth, if that's of any help to you (^_^;) It may be a bit far, but it's the only one that I know of without Googling them, sorry.
@@sammimitsu You're never too old! And there's an olympic-sized rink at Guildford Spectrum, about a half hour train journey from London. That's where I used to skate. 😊 Sadly I live on the Isle of Wight now and our ice rink closed years ago!
(Just a suggestion) - You could start by enrolling in Group lessons at your local rink. Groups meet once weekly. Pay one price for, i.e., 8 weeks, or however long your rink runs the Program. After completing Groups, you could go Private. Of course, it depends on the Pro's fees, however, believe it or not, some don't mind teaching 15 min. lessons if you discuss that fact beforehand-that's what I did when I first started skating because I couldn't afford the full 1/2 hr. You'd be surprised what you could learn in 15 mins. if you let your Pro know what you'd like to learn before hitting the ice-doing so saves time. Good luck.
Elaine N I know the feeling! I used to compete in roller skating and now many years later at 52 I go to a local ice rink once or twice a week to work on ice skating skills. It's a lot of fun and I'd really like to get into adult competition, but financially it's totally out of the question at this time. Too bad it's so hard for adult skaters to get sponsorships.
It is a SUPER EXPENSIVE SPORT. Even with group lesson you need ice time to practice, skates, and every 20hours sharpening your skates. If you get better you need private lesson which are 40 buck per 30 minute plus better skates which can range from 100-500 dollars. I look at the parents at lessons and my mind expodes at the finances they go through if their kids is good. It's no joke that figure skating is a "prim and upper class sport"
Mine is $150 for 10 lessons.. I found that pretty cheap compared to other places. Though if you do want to get a private coach you might have to spend a lot of money depending on the coaches price + rink entry
Yeah I just wanted to learn to ice skate since I taught myself roller skate a bit, but stopped after a while, now I'm 34 and I would like to learn to ice skate. I told my folks and of course they put a damper on shit and said "oh you'll break an ankle and won't be able to work" I was like ah fuck, well that's nice to hear. I thought people that broke their ankles had their skates too loose or they aren't the right size. That's my guess. I wouldn't mind skating maybe learn hockey. I don't expect to be great or anything, but it's something I wanted to learn for ME. So am I too old? Should I walk around being scared to do anything? Can't learn to ride a horse, could get hurt, can't work. Can't ride a bike could fall off get hurt, I mean wtf REALLY? Wtf is the point of just working if you can't do shit?
I’m 17 and started skating recreationally when I was 14, I love it and my current goal is to learn to do axels and doubles, but it will take a while. Still nice to see that anyone can skate if they are determined enough
I expect they fear it as much as any young person would. When you are regularly physically active a lot of the problems of aging are not as much of a problem, including bone strength.
Brian Orser, one of the world's greatest figure skating coaches, has adult classes in Canada for new/returning adult skaters. I'm not sure if he's in Toronto or Vancouver, but it's certainly worth looking into. Edit: He's in Toronto, but here's the link to the video of the class if you want to check it out, anyway (although I'm unfamiliar with Canadian geography): ua-cam.com/video/grvoTN0OZFk/v-deo.html
I'm 20 and just started skating thinking it's to late but You Ladies, are real inspiration!
Do it! I started taking lessons at 20, and I’m still skating some 25 years later.
did the reporter just flex on us
Yeah, that was totally unexpected, haha! Wish I was that graceful.
You've been served
Yeah, that was a pretty impressive scratch spin.
I was like “hold up”
I just discovered this adult skating world at 40. Im 3 months in and beyond head over heels. It is still everything I thought it would be as a kid, and then some! I can't wait to rep the USA in Germany! Worlds or bust!
Skating is the fountain of youth. I started inline skating at age 48, and roller skating at age 49. Now, at the age of 68, I'm learning to skate the ramps and half-pipes at skateboard parks on my roller skates. Aches and pains? Sure. Just take an Advil and keep on truckin'.
Congrats. Age is just a number...keep on trucking.
Julie Purpleskater Amazing. I'd be scared of breaking my bones.
sammimitsu that is what I just did 2 weeks ago on roller skates - broke my wrist. For some reason I still want to skate.
"Aches and pains? Sure. Just take an Advil and keep on truckin'"
With nothing but respect, this will be on your headstone when you pass at 120. (lol)
What an inspiration! I've just got back into skating after 18 years away - I'm 32 now and I feel like a kid again!
Ice skated when I was a teenager and just came back six months ago and 49, I just turned 50 in September.
I'm an adult skater veteran and Cancer survivor and I love it.
I've done five shows since July looking forward to doing more
I’m 50 and just started skating a few months ago! Thanks for the inspiration!
Just because someone is older doesn't mean they are dead. As long as you can do it - do it!
Not only ice skating, bring back roller rinks! Bring back that super music from the fifties and sixties to skate to.
Are roller rinks not a thing any more? There was/is one in my hometown, and there's at least one where I live now.
Agreed. Our city got rid of ours, and people have been asking for another one, but it hasn't happened.
I learned at 30 as well. I am turning 63 this year, but currently in poor health. You make me want to get healthy again!
My mom (48), husband (29), and I (24) decided to start ice skating lessons!! We have a long way to go, but I'm excited to learn!!
I skated for two years when I was 11-12. School enabled me for years but when I wanted to start again at 19, coaches rejected me saying I was too old to skate anymore.
This video means a lot to me and gives me hope again. I’ll have to move somewhere else to keep on skating. I miss being on ice so bad
Anja Maegen they don't seem like very nice coaches the coaches hear teach people who are like 60
Always remember we hire a Pro, he/she doesn't hire us. If you ever come across another Pro who tries to discourage you, terminate the relationship and seek another Pro. I hope you'll find a rink that'll be more comfortable for you, with Pros who are professional. Don't give up! Good luck!
SkaterForLife Gordon Thank you so much for motivation! I’m still looking for Pros that are willing to teach me
You're welcome; it's my pleasure. It's very uplifting for me seeing so many adult skaters out there. We've finally been given the recognition we rightfully deserve, and I truly hope that you'll find the right Pro. Wishing you the best. Please let us know how you're doing.
I really hope you get to skate again.
That’s just wonderful. I started taking lessons at 20, and here at age 45, I’m still doing it! I love skating!
I'm self taught since I was 5 and because my parents never supported me I was always alone with the same old skates I BEGGED for (the only thing my parents ever bought me). And after I moved out and had to concentrate on my carrier and health I never had the chance to come back to the ice. Now I'm 29 and I was so afraid to go back to the ice. Afraid of being laughed at while trying to practice. It really breaks my heart.
After watching this very short video I'm motivated for the first time to make my dream come true and taking figure skating classes. Thank you so so so much for that spark of motivation!
Pffft...I am 29. So I went to skate this week. After first 30 mins I practically stopped trying to fall. Just grab you skates and go. Everyone are too busy to laugh at you. Maybe someone will help you though.
Did you ever go? We are the same age and I started taking Adult skate classes in July and everyone has been super welcoming. I’ve even made a friend my age and we skate together. Please don’t give up on your dream.
Did you ever go? We are the same age and I started taking Adult skate classes in July and everyone has been super welcoming. It was my dream to skate since I was 5. I’ve even made a friend my age and we skate together. Please don’t give up on your dream.
Don't worry, I started a week ago and since that had like 100 falls :D people are too busy with themselves and the only reaction you get is usually help and an question "are you ok?". :) Also people sometimes ask me why do I have girl's skates because its not common to wear figure skates as a boy but whatever ... :D
I hope you decided to go back. If you haven’t it’s not too late. I started singing at 29, bc I wasn’t supported either. Do it now! You can do it.❤
Thank you so much for making this video. It's a great inspiration for adult figure skaters like me (started at 23)
Love this video. I discovered it last week and watch it again and again. I researched about the woman Rhea Swartz who came up with figure skating for adults 18 and older and how she came up with competitions for adults as well. That brought a huge smile to my face. Not everyone is fortunate enough that started off skating as kids, competed as kids, stuck with it as teens until adulthood and competed for major events like Nationals, Worlds, and Olympics. Most people wished it would happen to them but that's not reality for most people. What Rhea Swartz came up with competitions for adults 18 and older, gives adults opportunities to train and compete and devote a lifetime to the sport and there's different levels one can pass as an adult. There should be more books, catalogs, and commercials on this subject to urge adults who are gifted recreational ice skaters who want to train and compete. You're never too old to learn, skate, and follow your dreams.
Through Rhea Schwartz's efforts, adult skaters have finally gotten the recognition they rightfully deserve, especially through USFS. Before Rheah, adult skating camps and adult only competitions didn't exist. I participated in the first two Adult Nationals (aka AN), Inaugural 1994, and 1995. Since then the adult skating community has increased 1000%. Bravo!
@@lifeskater9899 The first Adult Nationals was in 1995, SC of Wilmington in Wilmington Delaware.
Im a 46 yr old gran who's been skating for 5 weeks & im grade 3 already, I just want to dance on ice, I love it x 😍
So happy for you x
This inspires me so much
I always find something that will motivate me since I'm starting at 19 years old (well almost 19)
This makes me want to skate again! We all had to learn how to skate when I was in school, from age 5 to 10. I'm scared I've forgotten.
I want to learn to skate. I am 57 years but just tell me how and when. I want to join this community....
Ron Matheny find the nearest good ice rink by where you live and sign up for group classes. They are usually once a week with people in your skill level. If you've never skated before, you'll also be with beginners:) Talk to the figure skating director or adult skating director about what your goals are and introduce yourself. Ask if there is anyone that teaches private lessons to your age. Have fun! Hope this helps:)
Ron Matheny - Ron, another Ron here! Started a little earlier than you, at age 29 after dreaming about it for years. Desire is an EXCELLENT motivator - within the year my coaches had me competing (here I thought I'd take lesson just to learn how to stop!..or even maybe skate backwards!?#!) - those were the BEST years of my life and also placed me in THE arena when Tonya wacked Nancy in Detroit (*made it ALL worthwhile*!!) - Life and work got in the way eventually as well as an accident that shattered my knee. BUT, today I find myself at 57 also and WANT to make a return to the ice. . . I miss it so. GO, find a rink, let's both do this!
Age doesn’t matter for skating all that much, you just either have it or you don’t. Some people are simply born to skate but you’ll never know until you try it and find out!
Thank you so much for this! this has really motivated me to continue skating. iIstarted when i was 7-8 years old then stopped after a year or so and im continuing at age 15. After realising i can never be a an olympic skater i thought what was the point but this video has really re-motivated me.
This is awesome! They should do this for
Dance as well. We need this is my city.
THATS MY RINK!!! I go to cabin John I might have seen her before lol
The end was halarious and heart warming😭😂
SUPERB! Love it. Keep skating!
She looks good for 63
J Hearn She looks good. Period.
Love it!
This is amazing!
She looks great!
And I was angry that I started a week ago at age of 22. So its more than possible to learn all those jumps and spins! Hopefully there's some good community somewhere in Europe
Marvellous to see older people skating well. My advice as an older skater, 57, is find a teacher, and do what they say. A teacher will ensure you learn correct technique, and you’ll learn much faster. Half an hour a week is enough as long as you do at least two hours practice a week, preferably lots more.
I was a skater when I was a teenager and I started up again last year when I was 49 now I'm 50 and I've done about 6 skating shows
There are so few ice rinks in the UK which is a huge shame. Amazing that we had Torvill and Dean, and John Curry. I have no idea where the ice rinks are year-round. I think most are only seasonal.
I've heard that Torvil & Dean practised abroad a lot because of the lack of ice rinks. Which part of the country are you? If you're in the South West, there's an all year round rink in Plymouth, if that's of any help to you (^_^;)
It may be a bit far, but it's the only one that I know of without Googling them, sorry.
sakuramari I love in London so 2.5 hours to Plymouth is too far, but thank you for your reply, and I'm a bit too old to start now.
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@@sammimitsu You're never too old! And there's an olympic-sized rink at Guildford Spectrum, about a half hour train journey from London. That's where I used to skate. 😊 Sadly I live on the Isle of Wight now and our ice rink closed years ago!
Agreed
Marvelous.
AWESOME!!!
Fabulous, what a dream💕
Skating is too expensive for me. Its a joy to watch, but be prepared to spend big bucks if you want to take lessons and compete eventually 😢
Elaine N You dont have to compete or have lessons,just skate for the joy of it.
(Just a suggestion) - You could start by enrolling in Group lessons at your local rink. Groups meet once weekly. Pay one price for, i.e., 8 weeks, or however long your rink runs the Program. After completing Groups, you could go Private. Of course, it depends on the Pro's fees, however, believe it or not, some don't mind teaching 15 min. lessons if you discuss that fact beforehand-that's what I did when I first started skating because I couldn't afford the full 1/2 hr. You'd be surprised what you could learn in 15 mins. if you let your Pro know what you'd like to learn before hitting the ice-doing so saves time. Good luck.
Elaine N I know the feeling! I used to compete in roller skating and now many years later at 52 I go to a local ice rink once or twice a week to work on ice skating skills. It's a lot of fun and I'd really like to get into adult competition, but financially it's totally out of the question at this time. Too bad it's so hard for adult skaters to get sponsorships.
It is a SUPER EXPENSIVE SPORT. Even with group lesson you need ice time to practice, skates, and every 20hours sharpening your skates. If you get better you need private lesson which are 40 buck per 30 minute plus better skates which can range from 100-500 dollars. I look at the parents at lessons and my mind expodes at the finances they go through if their kids is good. It's no joke that figure skating is a "prim and upper class sport"
Mine is $150 for 10 lessons.. I found that pretty cheap compared to other places. Though if you do want to get a private coach you might have to spend a lot of money depending on the coaches price + rink entry
Haha the reporter spins
Ahhhhh. You go girl!
Yeah I just wanted to learn to ice skate since I taught myself roller skate a bit, but stopped after a while, now I'm 34 and I would like to learn to ice skate. I told my folks and of course they put a damper on shit and said "oh you'll break an ankle and won't be able to work" I was like ah fuck, well that's nice to hear. I thought people that broke their ankles had their skates too loose or they aren't the right size. That's my guess. I wouldn't mind skating maybe learn hockey. I don't expect to be great or anything, but it's something I wanted to learn for ME. So am I too old? Should I walk around being scared to do anything? Can't learn to ride a horse, could get hurt, can't work. Can't ride a bike could fall off get hurt, I mean wtf REALLY? Wtf is the point of just working if you can't do shit?
Love this women❤
Super !!!
My teacher (Vivi-Anne Hultén) was 68 when I started, and I started at age 14.
Is it televised?
I'm 38 and i want to learn how to ice skate , where on the Maryland eastern shore can I go to learn how to ice skate ?
I’m 17 and started skating recreationally when I was 14, I love it and my current goal is to learn to do axels and doubles, but it will take a while. Still nice to see that anyone can skate if they are determined enough
ive developed ehlers danlos syndrome but im back on the ice, good having a challenge. im 22
Cool I skated as a kid and quit at 14 I'm 31 and want to start up again
I just started and I'm 19. I thought I was too old to do competitions! But with this video and a little googling, my passion is becoming a reality! :)
I am almost her age. I wish I could try, but there is no ice rinks here. I do dance.
Perhaps you could try in-line skating. I would suggest lessons, though - so you can learn techniques to minimize injury.
Inline skating or figure roller skating and ballet and you'll be a pro.
I just started at age 15 and now I’m 16. Most of the people at my rink are much younger though so this makes me feel inspired. I never want to stop!
Finland spotted 🇫🇮
i have a coach whos like 70
I know people who compete in this!
0:05 I think I've skated at that rink where is it
Montgomery County Maryland. Cabin John Ice Rink.
That's my rink!
ITS WONDERFUL THAT ARE NOT AFRAID ANDNO FEAR OF BREAKING ANYTHING IF THEY FALL????
I expect they fear it as much as any young person would. When you are regularly physically active a lot of the problems of aging are not as much of a problem, including bone strength.
YES UR RIGHT SO THREE U ARE YOU PROVED WHAT I Said they are the best and as u say in shape lol
just keep walking no matter how much it hurts thats a must i do it if i can everyone whos mind is working can do it
Wow. She looks like Holly Hunter.
It's not easy to find an adult figure skating coach in great Vancouver. Uh..I'm 33 and can only walk on the ice now
Brian Orser, one of the world's greatest figure skating coaches, has adult classes in Canada for new/returning adult skaters. I'm not sure if he's in Toronto or Vancouver, but it's certainly worth looking into.
Edit: He's in Toronto, but here's the link to the video of the class if you want to check it out, anyway (although I'm unfamiliar with Canadian geography):
ua-cam.com/video/grvoTN0OZFk/v-deo.html
Very attractive women!
she looks 50
damn I am 33 am I too old
Hell no! I'm 32 and I've just started skating again!
Bro she looks 50
Ice skating is EXPENSIVE, be warned.