Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
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Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
Hi there we took our kids skating friday evening for their first time (oh has played hockey - the ice variety! before so he can skate) but I'm not all that great - can stay on two feet and get around of a fashion!!
I was wondering if anyone would have any advice on teaching young ones to skate or the best approach, in particular my son who is 31/2. Abby did relly well and managed by holding one hand but Ross was a bit of a legs everywhere and couldn't manage to stand up! Hard going on your back. He eventualy got stressed and wanted to go home so we just took his skates off and I stood and watched from the side with him. He wants to go again but was wondering if there was a better way (other than lessons for now until were sure he likes it). Are bob skates advisable??
Many thanks for any help/advice you could provide.
I was wondering if anyone would have any advice on teaching young ones to skate or the best approach, in particular my son who is 31/2. Abby did relly well and managed by holding one hand but Ross was a bit of a legs everywhere and couldn't manage to stand up! Hard going on your back. He eventualy got stressed and wanted to go home so we just took his skates off and I stood and watched from the side with him. He wants to go again but was wondering if there was a better way (other than lessons for now until were sure he likes it). Are bob skates advisable??
Many thanks for any help/advice you could provide.
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
Having skated with my kids in the UK I would say little and often is the answer. After 3 or 4 trips of about 20 minutes each they should start to get the hang of it.
3 is quite young though so only do it when your son is enjoying it. You did the right thing to stop when he wanted to as you don't want to put him off.
3 is quite young though so only do it when your son is enjoying it. You did the right thing to stop when he wanted to as you don't want to put him off.
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
Hi, thanks DNS - don't want to force the wee man. It was about us having a fun night together. He did last 20 minutes (on ice) like you said!! It's good though that he wants to go back and try it again. I think he is motivated that his sister is doing it, but then she got disco rollers (a blast from the past) for her christmas and she's had the feel of them so maybe that helped.
I have to say though (very guiltly) trying to hold him whilst his wee legs were going in opposite directions was a little funny. He even laughed at one point. Oooh I know I'm a terrible mother for laughing (with him - honest!).
Thanks for your reply.
I have to say though (very guiltly) trying to hold him whilst his wee legs were going in opposite directions was a little funny. He even laughed at one point. Oooh I know I'm a terrible mother for laughing (with him - honest!).
Thanks for your reply.
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
It's a bit of a bummer for kids coming over here who'd love to play hockey with their new mates but have the drawback that they can't skate!
He said they allow you to at least move around and get your balance and a sense of how to do it, and he felt it was easy to move onto single bladed skates once you could do that and your ankles are getting stronger.
Personally I have not tried to skate even once. I'm sure I'd be useless, and the thought of falling on that hard ice and possibly breaking a wrist, (or even a hip at my advanced age) fills me with horror!
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... maybe I should get some????
Skating sure looks fun.
Having just searched for Bob skates it appears that they are just for toddlers and young children.
Bummer!
Skating sure looks fun.
Having just searched for Bob skates it appears that they are just for toddlers and young children.
Bummer!
Last edited by Alberta_Rose; Feb 17th 2008 at 4:35 pm. Reason: bob skate info added
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
I have seen little kids learning to skate outdoors pushing a plastic chair in front of them - similar to using a zimmer
Make sure your kids wear a helmet, elbow and kneepads
Make sure your kids wear a helmet, elbow and kneepads
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
I wished I had bob skates myself though!!! - Do you think you've found a niche market - maybe you could patent adult Bob's!!! You'd probably make a fortune (well in the UK anyway!).
You should have a go and post the pics!
Thanks again.
Lynne
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
In addition to the protective equipment and the chair I would strongly urge you to make sure the wee one's skates properly fit. If they don't, like ill fitting ski boots, it can make learning how to skate that much harder if his feet are swimming in the skates.
Also, I note that Edinburgh has a professional hockey team and so perhaps they run a skating and/or hockey school.
http://www.edinburgh-capitals.com/
Good luck!
Also, I note that Edinburgh has a professional hockey team and so perhaps they run a skating and/or hockey school.
http://www.edinburgh-capitals.com/
Good luck!
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
In addition to the protective equipment and the chair I would strongly urge you to make sure the wee one's skates properly fit. If they don't, like ill fitting ski boots, it can make learning how to skate that much harder if his feet are swimming in the skates.
Also, I note that Edinburgh has a professional hockey team and so perhaps they run a skating and/or hockey school.
http://www.edinburgh-capitals.com/
Good luck!
Also, I note that Edinburgh has a professional hockey team and so perhaps they run a skating and/or hockey school.
http://www.edinburgh-capitals.com/
Good luck!
Thanks.
Lynne.
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Re: Teaching Young Ones to Skate?
I think your plan is a great one, especially as it will afford you and your family a good opportunity to become involved with your new community in Canada. I started skating when I was four and I had a lot of fun growing up playing ice hockey. Like your football and rugby it is a great team sport and is Canada's national religion/obsession.
Cheers,
H
Cheers,
H
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I can just see those huge ones, they are probably bigger than the wee man! He'd be very into that!!
mmmmmmmmm - do you think they should be manufactured in colours - to match your shoes (maybe with a pattern). It's all important to be co-ordinated you know! My daughter want's pink skates of course!!! She also got sight of a little pink ice dancer skirt and wants that to go with the skates.
So that's four pairs of adult bob's then!!!
mmmmmmmmm - do you think they should be manufactured in colours - to match your shoes (maybe with a pattern). It's all important to be co-ordinated you know! My daughter want's pink skates of course!!! She also got sight of a little pink ice dancer skirt and wants that to go with the skates.
So that's four pairs of adult bob's then!!!