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How old are you?

16-20
6 (8.5%)
21-30
19 (26.8%)
31-40
21 (29.6%)
41-50
10 (14.1%)
51-65
14 (19.7%)
Over 65
0 (0%)
Under 16 (Is your permission letter on file?)
1 (1.4%)

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Offline morgail

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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2011, 09:05:58 PM »
When I first started skating again, I was 27.  There was always a group of 11-12 year old girls who did LTS together and liked to show me all the stuff they'd learned on the Sat public session.  When they'd ask me how old I was, I'd say, "How old do you think I am?"  The answer was almost always 16 or thereabouts.  Which just made my day!   :)  Loved those girls!
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #26 on: July 20, 2011, 10:19:00 PM »
While I fit in one of the current categories, this poll needs a "65 or older" category for when some of us reach that milestone.

It's just a few years off, and I fully intend to skate then - especially since I'll be retired with much more time on my hands.
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #27 on: July 20, 2011, 10:28:16 PM »
Okay, done.
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #28 on: July 21, 2011, 09:25:51 AM »
That was fast!

I didn't need it for 3-1/2 more years.  :D
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #29 on: July 24, 2011, 08:45:30 AM »
Filling in this poll while I still fit into the 31-40 grouping. Don't think I'm mentally ready to check the category that ends in 50! :D
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #30 on: July 24, 2011, 10:51:56 AM »
New fangled iron age skaters have it way too easy.

Sharpened bone was the way to go.
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #31 on: July 24, 2011, 08:12:51 PM »
I'm 17, almost 18 :)
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #32 on: August 05, 2011, 12:52:30 PM »
I'm 44, I started skating 5 years ago when I signed my son up for Ice Tots.  I'm currently working on Bronze moves and Pre-Bronze Free.  Glad I stumbled on this forum!
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #33 on: September 07, 2011, 11:06:26 AM »
I just turned 34.
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #34 on: September 20, 2011, 09:54:13 PM »
I have completed over five decades of life, and have been skating for over three decades.
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #35 on: September 20, 2011, 11:37:32 PM »
I'm 30, for another month and two days...  :blush:
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #36 on: September 22, 2011, 08:28:28 AM »
I'm 26, been skating since I was 23  :)
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #37 on: September 22, 2011, 09:31:11 PM »
63.   And  should know better. Refusing to grow up.

 Proof: Just started skating in Jan. this year.
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #38 on: September 24, 2011, 11:50:52 PM »
I'm 58 but people don't think I look that old.  I think skating keeps us young looking - perhaps being in the cold rinks helps preserve our faces!   
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #39 on: September 25, 2011, 02:56:47 AM »
Quote from: Laneybug7 on July 09, 2011, 11:51:37 AM
25...but I can pass for 21
pretty close to you there myself LOL and I can still be mistaken for a teenager if I am in the same group as a bunch of them - happened the other day, while I appreciate the 'look young' I really hate been mistaken for one because I soo don't connect with that age group any more!
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #40 on: September 25, 2011, 03:39:32 AM »
Quote from: Mainiac159 on September 24, 2011, 11:50:52 PM
I think skating keeps us young looking - perhaps being in the cold rinks helps preserve our faces!   

Cryogenics in action??  ;D
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #41 on: September 25, 2011, 11:33:17 AM »
Quote from: aussieskater on September 25, 2011, 03:39:32 AM
Cryogenics in action??  ;D

LOL!!!    I think so, yes!!
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #42 on: September 25, 2011, 03:09:06 PM »
Quote from: kiwiskater on September 25, 2011, 02:56:47 AM
pretty close to you there myself LOL and I can still be mistaken for a teenager if I am in the same group as a bunch of them - happened the other day, while I appreciate the 'look young' I really hate been mistaken for one because I soo don't connect with that age group any more!


I actually prefer to hang out with the teenagers at the rink sometimes! They're generally a really nice bunch of girls
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #43 on: September 25, 2011, 05:30:37 PM »
One thing I love about skating is that everyone is the same age.  Doesn't matter if you're a kid, teen, young adult or 80 years old.   We all have skating  in common and it's easy to get to know people well.  I've moved twice as an adult skater and I think the transitions have been much easier because I've had a built in base of people who share my passion.   : )
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Re: What's the spread of ages here?
« Reply #44 on: September 25, 2011, 09:53:13 PM »
Quote from: Mainiac159 on September 25, 2011, 05:30:37 PM
One thing I love about skating is that everyone is the same age.  Doesn't matter if you're a kid, teen, young adult or 80 years old.   We all have skating  in common and it's easy to get to know people well.  I've moved twice as an adult skater and I think the transitions have been much easier because I've had a built in base of people who share my passion.   : )

I think you might be on to something, I'm not bothered at skating that I'm with kids of 8+ (other than the fact some just don't have the maturity to be able to connect with) but I find the teenagers far more identifiable than in other situations. The example springs to mind that I went to help out at a launch party for the sponsors of our local Santa parade but because physically my dimensions are the same as many teenagers I get put in with them but they sit around giggling about school and other kids their age and I simply can't identify with them.

On ice the people I skate with are about my level or just above but we are all there for one reason - to learn....Maybe its the kind of people attracted to skating or  that a common goal is more unifying??
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