At a guess I would say the average age in the beginner group is 30+,
if not 40+.

You should have absolutely no worries about keeping up. First, two
years is more than enough to have sufficient skills to make major
progress while you're there. You are measured against only
yourself -- no one is going to make you do pushups if you come in
last or something like that. Second, the group is extremely
supportive and bonds very closely. No one is going to make you feel
like you don't belong, not least the instructors who are also very
good. As an aside, you can take private lessons in the evening if
you want even more instruction. Finally, you always learn more when
you skate with better skaters.

I went for the first time when I had probably one year of
experience. The only consequence was that I was perpetually
crashing into people as I tried to stop. I've since gone to another
adult camp, and two kids' camps.

It is a great experience and you will love it. The only caveat is
that you need to be in reasonable shape so you can make it through
all the hours of instruction without falling apart. Of course, I'm
43 so the wear and tear comes easier!

Ask if you have more questions....


--- In heartlandhockey_alumni@yahoogroups.com, "krisbigfoot"
<kristina.murray@g...> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been reading the messages you've sent about the camp and it
> has
> been very instructive. But I am still a little scared about a few
> things:
> - what is the average age in camp?
> - and with only 2 years of hockey experience am I really gonna be
> able
> to keep up with the level ?
>
> This message might sound very childish (yeah it really does !!)
but
> these two apects are kind of making me nervous...
>
> Well, thanks for reading this message and maybe we'll see each
other
> next year.
>
> Kristina