JMUcapsfan07
Registered User
I know I've come across a few threads like this before but I figured I'd start my own since I have a few additional questions. I apologize if this is a problem.
I'm a 25 year old in the DC area and I've decided I really want to learn to skate well and play the game of hockey. I'm kind of nervous about it but the game seems like a ton of fun. I thought I was too old to learn but have come across several posts on here and on other forums about older people learning to play so I figure I'll give it my best shot.
Anyone have any recommendations on the best way to get started? I know that I need to learn more advanced skating techniques since I am pretty limited in my abilities as of now. I'm assuming it would be better to take a skating class or two before taking any classes involving hockey?
I know that I'll be needing to acquire a lot of different equipment over the next however many month as I get closer to my goal of actually being able to play the game. What's the best way to learn about all of this equipment and how to manage it? For example I have no idea how to go about taping sticks or anything of that nature but I just got done reading a whole thread about tape on here. Seems pretty complicated to learn at this age which only increases my anxiety.
Should I go ahead and purchase my own skates before I start taking classes? Seems like it would be good to break them in but I don't know.
I'd like to go about this the best way possible without pissing off as few people as possible. I'm sure it's pretty easy to do that as a inexperienced player once I get to the point where I'm trying to play the game.
Thanks in advance for any advice. I really appreciate it.
I'm a 25 year old in the DC area and I've decided I really want to learn to skate well and play the game of hockey. I'm kind of nervous about it but the game seems like a ton of fun. I thought I was too old to learn but have come across several posts on here and on other forums about older people learning to play so I figure I'll give it my best shot.
Anyone have any recommendations on the best way to get started? I know that I need to learn more advanced skating techniques since I am pretty limited in my abilities as of now. I'm assuming it would be better to take a skating class or two before taking any classes involving hockey?
I know that I'll be needing to acquire a lot of different equipment over the next however many month as I get closer to my goal of actually being able to play the game. What's the best way to learn about all of this equipment and how to manage it? For example I have no idea how to go about taping sticks or anything of that nature but I just got done reading a whole thread about tape on here. Seems pretty complicated to learn at this age which only increases my anxiety.
Should I go ahead and purchase my own skates before I start taking classes? Seems like it would be good to break them in but I don't know.
I'd like to go about this the best way possible without pissing off as few people as possible. I'm sure it's pretty easy to do that as a inexperienced player once I get to the point where I'm trying to play the game.
Thanks in advance for any advice. I really appreciate it.