How old should my son be before I try to teach him how to ice skate?
When I used to teach snowboarding, I wouldn't teach kids under the age of 7 because of the pressure that is put on the knees. Please include sources.
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Here is the link to confirm. This link is very informative
http://www.allstaractivities.com/sports/ice-skating/ice-skating.htm
This site states that children from three years old can learn to skate but the recommended age would be five and six.
Here is the link
http://www.iceskatingworld.com/parents/qandaarchive.html
This site states that a three and four year old would be the recommended age to learn how to ice skate. Also it states it also depends on the ability of the child. As stated children progress and learn faster than others so this is one point you would need to take into consideration
http://health.kaboose.com/active-kids/ice-skating.html
This article from about.com states two and three is an ideal age for children to learn how to ice skate.
http://familyfitness.about.com/od/waystoplay/a/kids_skating.htm
It is recommended that ages three to seven is a good age to teach a child how to ice skate
http://wondertime.go.com/learning/article/ice-skating-tips.html
http://www.allstaractivities.com/sports/ice-skating/ice-skating.htm
http://health.kaboose.com/active-kids/ice-skating.html
http://wondertime.go.com/learning/article/ice-skating-tips.html
http://www.iceskatingworld.com/parents/qandaarchive.html
http://familyfitness.about.com/od/waystoplay/a/kids_skating.htm
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5 or 6 is probably a good age to sign them up for a tots class to see how they enjoy skating and to find out if they can handle lessons. Most children are attentive and coordinated enough to make good progress by the time they are 8. It is important to remember that most children who start skating will not ever enter upper level qualifying competitions, so they should be skating for the enjoyment and challenge that skating offers.
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