Is it too late to take up a sport at 17/18?
I've never taken part in sport (apart from snowboarding, which I can't do too often because it costs a fortune) :/ Everyone I know who is into a particular sport started at an early age but I've never been encouraged to. Is it too late to start? If not, how do you get involved if you've never played a sport before? (I am a fit, active person so I am capable, I think :/ )
Of course its not. Just contact the club and say you want to get involved.
Many people don't take up 'recreational' sports such as golf, snooker and fencing until their thirties.
I know of plenty of people who only start playing sports such as badminton and lacrosse when they get to 16/17 years old in any case.
I know of plenty of people who only start playing sports such as badminton and lacrosse when they get to 16/17 years old in any case.
marcusmerehay
Many people don't take up 'recreational' sports such as golf, snooker and fencing until their thirties.
I know of plenty of people who only start playing sports such as badminton and lacrosse when they get to 16/17 years old in any case.
I know of plenty of people who only start playing sports such as badminton and lacrosse when they get to 16/17 years old in any case.
How is fencing in any way a recreational sport?
Hmmm depends how seriously you are about it.
erm, not recreationally, by any means you're not too old.
erm, not recreationally, by any means you're not too old.
Not at all, unless you want to be a pro. I also was never really encouraged to do sports much, but have taken up both badminton and kayaking fairly recently and found I soon became good enough to at least not be a total laughing stock! Then again - so what if you are really bad?
Thanks 
yeh, I want to start a sport for recreation, not planning on going pro lol!
yeh, I want to start a sport for recreation, not planning on going pro lol!around
How is fencing in any way a recreational sport?
I meant in relative terms.
It's a damn sight more recreational (certainly individually) than something like rugby, hockey, football or cricket.
puma21
No unless you want to go pro
Not true. Take Simon Shaw, rugby player. Didnt pick up a ball seriously until he was 16. Not exactly the same age but y'know.
Take up lacrosse. Greatest sport ever.
Nah, I used to do loads of sport when I was little but I didn't really like any of it to take it up for life. Now I've grown up a bit I know what I like - I've done some martial arts at age 15/16 (t'ai chi) but it was too slow for me so I've taken up Karate instead. I also started horse riding when I was like... 13/14? It's never too late to start - my dad took up cycling at age 50!!
Takes 5-10 years of proper training to make Olympic standard. 17-18 is definitely not too late for most sports. 30 probably is.
No it isn't. I started playing badminton at 17, I am 24 now and at good club standard so def not.
Just don't expect to be one of the best in the country.
Just don't expect to be one of the best in the country.
Original post by puma21
No unless you want to go pro
Okay…so I want to start muay thai. I used to compete in karate kickboxing between the ages of 7 and 12 and then when I was 16 I started to practice the original karate for a couple of months. (And then stopped because there was a massive incident). I am 18 now and I am dying to get into a combat sport that only involves sparring and such. I know I am very gifted in the field. Yet…I have been starving myself for two years (long story) and I got to a breaking point where sports seem hardly possible at the intense level I used to practice them. I am definitely getting better but I am worried I am plainly dreaming since everyone keeps telling me it’s too late.
yes.. I will try relentlessly either way regardless of what people tell me haha. Plus I love sports especially combat. But will I be taken seriously?
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