Figure skaters averaged 17.25 years old , began their careers at 5.2 years old , began receiving private lessons at about 7.68 years old .
Figure skaters began skating year - round at approximately 9.95 years old .
Figure skaters averaged 17.25 years old , began their careers at 5.2 years old , began receiving private lessons at about 7.68 years old and began skating year - round at approximately 9.95 years old .