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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsLook at these kids go! I bet they skate better then they walk.
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Look at these kids go! I bet they skate better then they walk. (Original Post)
Figarosmom
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hlthe2b
(114,653 posts)1. No doubt, having seen toddlers on the ski slopes (beginners, sure, but damn!-- Incredible)
Little ones can be amazing when presented the opportunity early on.
Phoenix61
(18,887 posts)2. Being fearless helps and they definitely are. nt
rurallib
(64,824 posts)3. Many years ago I was in Brockville, Ont. on business
that included a Saturday. I wanted to do something 'local' and a colleague told me about the tournament at the local arena.
The first game was 5 year olds - they were amazing. I spent the day there watching kids up to 16. The place was packed all day.
wnylib
(26,439 posts)4. Canadians are born with skates on their feet
and hockey sticks in their hands.
Canadian mothers say it makes for a hard delivery, but it's worth it.
rurallib
(64,824 posts)5. That is pretty close to what one of the mothers in the crowd told me
wnylib
(26,439 posts)7. Aw shucks. I thought I had created an original statement.
debm55
(61,638 posts)6. Wow, that's terrific. Thank you Figarosmom.