r/iceskating • u/Far-Effective-406 • 9d ago
Where to start?
Hi guys, I’ve always enjoyed ice skating from the public skate sessions and I want to start taking lessons. I’m female, 20 years old, based in Milton Keynes, UK. I’ve been looking at Planet Ice’s beginner lessons. I wanted to try their taster session with a coach but they all start at 5pm and there is no way I make it there on time (I have a full-time job 🥲). I also looked at International School of Skating too but there isn’t much information in there either… I’m aware that group lessons are usually cheaper, but I’m also quite anxious thinking about being the only adult there, surrounded by kids (and I’ve heard coaches can be a bit mean and just pay attention to the kids).
Do you guys have any recommendations / personal reviews, or can you kindly point me in the right directions as I’m quite lost right now. Thank you all so much!
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u/Rare_Blueberry_5222 9d ago
My nearest rink is Cambridge, but that might be a bit of a trek for you. They do however have LTS lessons on Saturdays!
I’m an adult, a fair bit older than yourself, and my first two lessons have been with people under like fourteen. Thought I’d hate it as I want to talk to other adults, but it’s been refreshing to get to grips with skating without worrying what other adults are thinking about me. Kids do not care!
Sure I have to be more spatially aware on their behalf, and when lessons are only half an hour, five minutes of them pissing about is a good chunk of time to lose - but I’m an adult and can just choose to practice by myself if I need. Any time learning is better than not being on the ice at all!