learn to ice skate

Finally started lessons [I’m 39] after dreaming of skating for years. Spent the entire first lesson clinging to the barrier watching everyone else skate across the rink. Nearly turned back 5 times today before 2nd lesson but went anyway and [sort of] glided across the rink, with the others, without falling! I could hardly believe it! Needless to say I’m over the moon and will go to the remaining 6 lessons.

Passed SkateUK Level 7 last Saturday, so next to tackle is Level 8, my class restarting on 3rd May.

I passed the Adult 1 skating class, and I even got my very own patch. (Pic coming soon!) I’m not yet skilled enough to do crossovers properly, but the rest of my skating goals have been achieved. No more classes for me for a while, but I’ll be on the ice frequently with my son. Great bonding time; Now that he can skate fast enough for me to not leave him in the dust, we can chat about whatever as we skate around the rink.

I might take up skating lessons in the Summer, when less people are likely to be taking up the rink. I want to go again! :-)

I love the grace and beauty ice skaters exhibit as they glide across the ice, doing impossible tricks. I have ice skated a few times in my life…the first time at an ice rink in Germany…but was always scared and touched the sides with trembling fingers until it was almost time to go, then I would let go and make a few amazing laps around the ring, declaring Victory. I want to really learn the art though and be comfortable and good at it.

I haven’t been in a while, but I was considering lessons. They’re probably expensive though. There’s a skating show on TV in the UK, and it has encouraged me even more :)

i have been considering this for a while. i might go in a couple of weeks

...so I’m a bit nervous (see title).

I want to learn to ice skate properly because

a) It’s just a cool thing to know how to do.
b) I’m looking at joining my school’s girl’s hockey team? I’m a good hockey player on a solid, non-slippery floor.

I probably will be going to my park district’s open skate hours in the future to build up some skills. :)

I took several months worth of private lessons and it really is one of the most fun activities I’ve done. I gave it up because I injure too easily.

The right skates are one of the big factors for enjoyment so wear a good pair!

I aim to get to Skate Passport Gold

I’ve been having lessons for a little less than year and have passed Skate Level 1 to 7, and haven’t fallen over yet (which is my biggest achievement =]). I have left 8-10 and Passport Bronze and Silver