Can you start figure skating at 15?

If you just want to learn to skate, then 15 is not too old. Realistically starting at 15, you’re not going to make it past the test level. You might (depending on a host of factors including time spent and natural talent) be able to land a double or two and some high level tests might be achievable if you work hard.

How late is too late for figure skating?

There is never an age that it is too late to begin figure skating, but to be able to learn to land double and triple jumps does take time. It may be too late to master those difficult jumps if a skater begins skating in puberty or later.

Can I start skating at 14?

Is 14 too late to start skating? No, never. But you have to be realistic with your expectations. Expecting to start at 14, when you are also unable to practice every day and have private coaching, and still make GP/Nationals/Olympics, is NOT a realistic expectation.

How long does it take to be good at figure skating?

On average, it takes 2-3 hours of practice to learn the very basics of ice skating while it may take more than 30 days to really get good at ice skating. Everyone has their own pace of learning, and though this learning time period depends on a lot of factors.

Is it too late in life to start figure skating?

Passing tests and mastering jumps takes time. Children seem to have the athletic ability to eventually do these jumps and as they grow older, that ability changes. It is much easier to learn axels and double and triple jumps when you are young. Sadly, starting figure skating too late in life can affect an individual’s goals in the sport.

What is the best age to start ice skating?

It could be a good motivation and a realistic goal – to join a professional ice show, make some money and travel around the world. Even if you don’t make it to the Olympics, there are other goals that could be achieved. It’s still possible to learn triple jumps if you start skating late, even at 13-15.

Can a 13 year old go to the Olympics figure skating?

Let’s be honest: if you are 13 or older and you are just thinking to start figure skating, it’s unlikely you’ll make it to the Olympics. There is simply not a lot of examples of skaters that started skating this late and made it to the highest international level.

Can adults practice Figure Skating?

U.S. Figure Skating, the largest and most important group for professional and nonprofessional skaters—both children and adults—says that it welcomes adults who want to enter the sport, and offers guidance, coaching, and information to help. The organization notes: