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As communicated to members last month, British Ice Skating have been carrying out a review of our event plans for the 2026/27 season. We had hoped to announce the planned BIS competition changes for the new season this week, to give members as much time as possible to plan their season. However, an important factor in our review was the need to align better with the ISU’s event calendar and strategy. Unfortunately, as the full ISU calendar has not yet been published, we are s

We are pleased to announce the details for the British Ice Skating Performance Pathway Squads for Singles & Pairs and Ice Dance Couples for the 2026/27 season. Full squad details, including the criteria for each squad, application process, and application links, are outlined in the documents below: Singles & Pairs Ice Dance (Couples) If a skater was on a Development or Future Generation Squad for season 2025/26, their Squad status expires on 30th June 2026 and they will need

We are pleased to announce that exciting improvements are coming to British Ice Skating Skills Tests soon. A detailed review of National Skills Tests has been underway to identify potential improvements that will make them more accessible and relevant to the skating skills athletes need to succeed. The review was led by experienced judges and coaches, and has identified a number of developments which will give skaters and coaches greater flexibility. Figure skating is a rapi

British Ice Skating is proud to support Clean Sport Week, taking place from 11–17 May 2026, the annual awareness campaign led by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) that champions fair play, integrity and drug-free sport. This year's theme, ‘Built not bought. 100% me.’ celebrates athletes who achieve true, lasting success through hard work, talent and commitment. It sends a clear message: champions compete clean and don’t take shortcuts. Clean Sport Week 2026 comes at a critical time. Ther

Please note: applications for this cohort are now closed. Information about when applications will open for the next Assistant Coach cohort will be published as soon as we have news. Applications for places on the next cohort for our Assistant Coach qualification are now open. This cohort will begin their qualification June 2026. Full details about the qualification are available here: On successful completion of the course, Assistant Coaches will be fully licensed to indepen