Malaria Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'm 21 and I've never played a game of ice hockey in my life. I've played street hockey and I can skate averagely and I'd love to take up hockey but I don't know where to begin or if it's even plausible at my age. Any suggestions would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoaltenderInterference Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Try drop in hockey at your local community centre. The one near my area has adult drop-in hockey for all skill levels, then see where you want to go from there (joining a beer league, or whatever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 If you're trying to make it to the show- Yes If you want to learn to play and to play in a recreational/beer league- Hell no. There are people a lot older than you who are taking up the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 21 in dog years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtis Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 No age limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder__Bread Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I've always wondered this as well. Growing up it was always between soccer and hockey for me, but seeing as I grew up in a family where money was tight, soccer was the easy choice (save my parents the trouble). I played ball hockey and street hockey my whole life and always had ice hockey coaches trying to get me on their teams, but by then my skating was average at best and I'd gotten way more into soccer and decided to put all my eggs in one basket. Who knows if soccer doesn't work out, maybe I'll try and take the Burrows route *sarcasm* Any one have any experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 A woman I played with is 45 and just picked up a stick for the first time last year You can take adult skating lessons or go to stick and puck until you're ready to join a league. Try the Adult Safe Hockey League. When you join they'll put you in a division where you're among a similar skill level of players. There's no feeling like playing hockey. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 100? Although there is the odd centurian around doing amazing things so maybe I'll second the no age limit comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 With contact, yes. Shinny, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I play in a league where they actually have a "beginner" level for people who've never played before. They actually show you how to put the equipment on and everything. Because of this, I've seen people in their 50s and 60s pick up a stick and play a few years (the oldest player I've seen was in his early 80s.) As already stated, look for a league (or group) that has something along those lines (beginner friendly) and have at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It's never to late to start playing the greatest sport of all-time (some bias might be involved in that judgement). I'd advise dropping in a casual game wherever you can. And a tip - If everyone acts like d-bags and never pass the puck/ball to you, just learn how to play without the puck. That's what I did for years and now the people I play with hate playing against me because I was able to hone my defensive game so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 They have leagues of all levels and ages. I'd say go for drop-in until you have a grasp of how it's played. Then look for a league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 140 is definitely too old. No, go for it. You will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'am worried I would get a heartattack if I played lol, but I guess all the rinks have defibrillators(sp?) now so I should be good to go. Not sure how the thunderlungs would react. Work pays $500/yr. for sport memberships that I usually use for the gym(i never go) but I would love to use it for hockey. What would be a ballpark cost for all the equipment you would need? Helmet, shoulder pads, chest thingy, pants, shin guards, skates, a stick, and a mouthguard? And what are the average membership costs for a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAntar Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I knew a guy a few years back who started playing 2-3 times per week after never even knowing how to skate. After 2 seasons he started popping a few goals. After five, he was actually pretty good. The key to improving is getting on the ice more than once or twice a week and picking one something to improve at a time. Maybe it's pivots first and then saucer passes and then your backhand and just keep developing, practice them in warmups etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 you're never too old, get out and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellins Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'm 21 as well, and although this year is incredibly busy for me I will be taking skating lessons and practicing that skill in preparation for next year when I will have the time to sign up for an adult beginner hockey program I've been looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Like any skill hockey gets harder to learn as you age. Hockey is one of the most difficult sports to play. If you're starting at 21, you obviously won't be making the show or playing competitively, but you can still be good enough to have fun on a beer league team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Stoch Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Play in a low tier beer league, half the guys there are in their 20s and just started playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm 21 and I've never played a game of ice hockey in my life. I've played street hockey and I can skate averagely and I'd love to take up hockey but I don't know where to begin or if it's even plausible at my age. Any suggestions would be great! never, still very young to have fun...enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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