SUSAN TWEDDELL

I have been encouraged to apply for membership of the British Ice Skating (BIS) Technical Advisory Committee recently by several judging colleagues and the team at Whitley Bay Ice Skating Club (WBISC).
Having been involved in figure skating for over 45 years I am passionate about our sport. It is something the whole family can enjoy from recreational skater to competitive level whether that is at beginner or championship level.

Figure skating needs to be accessible and safe to all who choose to take part regardless of gender, ability, or culture. I have encouraged and promoted an awareness of inclusive skating within our club and promote dignity and equality for skaters of all abilities.
I have been a dedicated committee member for over 25 years and test organiser for our club for over 10 years.

I was appointed to the role of Honorary President several years ago for WBISC and have led on the financial stability of our club and the many improvements to our competitions and events which have involved promoting an inclusive approach for all skaters of all ages and abilities.

Professional regulation is high on my agenda within my career and as a BIS official. I have encouraged and promoted an increased awareness of ISU regulations and BIS competition criteria for our official events and ensured that our test sessions and competitive events comply to BIS and ISU regulations.
My club members and coaches nominated me for BIS volunteer of the year award 2025 which I gratefully received, I was honoured and felt privileged to accept the award.

I am a National Singles Senior judge with referee experience and dedicated to the role of BIS volunteer. I am available and passionate to provide the same devotion to the role of National Senior Judge and Club Official within the Technical Advisory Committee if I am successful in my application.

My professional career as a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and University Lecturer have contributed to my professional approach to officiating and duties within BIS. I am accountable, reliable, and can communicate well at board level, within a team and can support challenge and decision making. I excel in leadership and management and can transfer these skills to support BIS.

My role as a university Lecturer has provided me with the knowledge, experience and expertise to support education within BIS such as progression pathways for skaters and officials. I would be delighted to be involved in discussions around the development and progression of skaters, officials, and coaches.
I have the professional ability, dedication, and people skills to be a valued member of the Technical Advisory Committee. I would work tirelessly and passionately to ensure that the BIS Strategy aims and objectives could be fulfilled to benefit the organisation, skaters, coaches, and officials subsequently increasing British Ice Skating’s world-wide recognition and reputation.