Bradford or Hull?

[Paul 2]

Hi,

Can anybody suggest where you would prefer to practice between weekly LTS lessons, Bradford or Hull? Very shaky adult beginner here, so I'm not looking for a high speed disco session! 

[lighting28]

Where do you live? Surely the closest one would be better for you.

I have been to Bradford rink and it is smaller than our rink and parking is terrible too.

[Paul 2]

Bradford and Hull are both equally close to where I live. Has anybody been to both? Which did you prefer?

Thanks

[lighting28]

Have a look and see if there are any details online, I know Bradford have a website and also a club.

[Paul 2]

Hi,

Well I went to Doncaster Dome in the end after been told it's not very busy on a Wednesday evening. So I get there and it's very busy by my reckoning, full of teenagers and the rink is a split level with ramps between the levels! I'm easily the oldest person on the ice, wobbling around amongst all these kids going 100mph! So eventually I think what the hell and go for it, cutting across the ramps, thinking they can skate so they will just have to avoid me. (Sorry if you were there and I got in your way, but tough, remember when you couldn't skate?) This plan worked ok until some guy reverse skating at speed crashed into me - I have the feeling back in my hand now!

I guess it will be worth it in the end when it becomes second nature, just like walking. What do you reckon, in about 5 years time? By the way, how long does a mid life crisis usually last??

All for now!

Paul