How do I get into the senior olympics?  I am 46 and I think I would be a good speed skater?
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Well, I couldn't say how good you would be as a speed skater but have a look at the main website and do some investigating
326614
Pretty good.  I go with my speedskating buddies.  But, if you're asking how you actually do it, you just have to practice.  Make sure you have really strong ankles if you're using any kind of skate other than hard hockey skates.
981283
First off if your serious you need a coach/trainer.  Running at that level to smash the 1,500 world record will require lots of expert advice.  If you have that, then training at higher elevations is always a plus.  Next would be to check out the Olympic web site and watch for track meet events to race against the best.  Then you would be able to prove you have what it takes but more important qualify in an official event.  There are schedules online now for meet locations and times needed to qualify for 2008.  Good Luck.
386379
why not...."to old" is a subjective term. you are only as "old" as you feel.....go for it and I hope to be watching you play one day!
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The older you are currently the harder it will be,  many of the professional tennis players on the circuit today started as young as 5 and have been having coaching and training hard ever since.\n\nThis does not mean that you cannot make it though, you just need exceptional self belief and personal drive. If you want it badly enough, anything is possible!\n\nOn a practical note I would firstly recommend joining a tennis club if you havern't done so already. Get some coaching which is essential to helping you improve your technique and always try and play people that are better than you and will challenge your game.\n\nEnter tournaments as other people have mentioned and basically strive to play as frequently as possible.\n\nFinally you constantly want to set realistic but challenging goals.\n\nGood Luck! \nIf you believe you're going to make it, I believe you will too! Let me know your name and I'll watch out for you.
735081
To become a winter olympic gold medalist you will need a lot of hard work especially if you are from a country with no snow.  Good luck
325298
i suggest you try it again...if you did it for 3 years, youll probably pick up on the stuff you already knew pretty quickly...14 isnt that old, just keep in mind you probably wont make the olympics...youll probably regret it for the rest of your life if you dont try it again..i mean, what have you got to lose?
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Most people that get to that competitive level start skiing by age three and competing at age 6.  You would go to ski based schools growing up like a ski academy.  Then you would be recruited by the team after you kicked but in division one or world cup level races.\n\nWhat I'm trying to tell you is that it's not as easy as it looks.  These guys have been skiing and racing at least 3-4 days a week since they were kids and dry land training in thier off time.\n\nGood luck.
75740
i want to be. hope to begin classes soon.  what can you tell me i need to have to figure skate?  i have a figure skating question, please answer mine. thank you
214421
yea dont give up, it may seem hard at first but once you get used to it, its easy. ive been skating since i was 6 and i am pro now and im only 13 good luck
524664
I'm 65 and go four times a week. Don't like old timers music that much , more into disco. I also play roller hockey and teach it to 6 to 13 year olds and teach Special Olympics skaters Artistic, Speed and Hockey. I guess I still think I'm 16 years old.
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You can email one of the Olympic Committees- not sure which one and find out. The contact link is on the bottom right hand corner of the link here. Best of Luck and I hope your Olympic Dreams come true like I am hoping mine will. Also, you only have to be 16 to compete in the Olympics.\n\nhttp://www.olympic.org/uk/organisation/index_uk.asp
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Start by getting involved in a local gold glove gym or something similar so you can box competitively.  If you get established and keep winning, you will get noticed, and will have a chance to go to olympic trials.
538816
holy shit, if you have really been skating for 3 weeks you are REALLY GOOD. you can go pro in a few years. 10
145846
no way! come on get a life. olympics come once every 2 years and winter olympics come once every 4 years! try something new. look at skeliten or downhill ski racing instead.
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For U.S. Athletes:  \nThere is no age limit to compete in the Olympics.\n\nHowever, some sports do have age requirements for health and safety reasons.  Competition rules of certain international federations cite age limits as follows: \n- Bobsled (minimum of 14 years old)\n- Boxing (17-32)\n- Diving (minimum of 14)\n- Equestrian (16 or older)\n- Figure skating (15 by July 1 of previous year)\n- Gymnastics (must be 16 years old in Olympic year)\n- Judo (15 or older), luge (16 or older)\n- Soccer (under 23), team handball (over 18)\n- Weightlifting (17 or older)\n- Wrestling (must be at least 17 on day of Opening Ceremonies). \n\nThere are no general restrictions among the International Federations on an "upper" age limit.
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As you know age doesn't matter if your cardio is good and you can go the distance you shouldn't have a problem. Unfortunately you have to compete in tournaments weather it be mma or kick boxing but you will have to have a professional record  or some titles under your belt if you wish to get paid. If you are willing to fight for free go to one of the smaller shows there are usually heaps of fight promoters who would be willing to watch you fight for free in there gym. If you are good enough the might sign you up for a fight good luck.