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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

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 independently teach, and earn money from teaching, the Skate UK programme. There are only a limited number of spaces available on the cohort, and applications will be accepted on a first com

We would like to make members aware of planned changes to the BIS events calendar for the 2026/27 season. In light of recent organisational changes and in an effort to align more closely with the ISU’s event strategy we are currently reviewing our events for the upcoming season and beyond. Why Are Things Changing? The review will aim to ensure British Ice Skating events offer the best competitive experience for skaters, providing a clear progress path that enables athletes at

The British Ice Skating Synchronized Skating Criteria for the 2026-27 season have now been released. Key changes include the addition of Synchro9 and updates to the crossover rule. There are no changes to the Skills Level requirements for 2026-2027. The new criteria can be found below and on our Technical Guidance page: We're looking forward to a fantastic season ahead!

British Ice Skating are pleased to announce a significant expansion of our Virtual Tests! In 2024 virtual Skills Tests were piloted, introducing the option for skaters to complete their Skills Tests at a time and place that suit them best. After a successful pilot that allowed us to refine and improve the system, we are excited to now be fully launching Virtual Tests. Virtual tests are now available, with skaters able to now choose the option of a Virtual Test for these test

24/04/26 British Ice Skating has written to North Lanarkshire council to express our concerns regarding the proposed closure of the Time Capsule ice rink in Coatbridge. The letter can be found in full below. Concerned about the proposed closure? A petition to save the ice rink has also been launched that you can sign: Open Letter to North Lanarkshire Council Re: The Future of the Time Capsule Ice Rink, Coatbridge Dear Councillors, On behalf of British Ice Skating, we are wri

British Ice Skating (BIS) is proud to announce the launch of the new Level 1 Grassroots Coach Qualification — a major step forward in the redevelopment of our coaching pathway - with applications opening on April 27th 2026. This exciting new qualification builds on the foundations of the Assistant Coach award and marks the next stage in a coach’s journey, enabling successful learners to coach independently up to Novice level. The new Level 1 Grassroots qualification comes as

Applications are now open for the third round of athlete funding for the John Hayward Athlete Support Fund. After a successful launch in 2024, British Ice Skating are pleased to once again host the Athlete Support Fund through a donation made by The John Hayward Memorial Challenge. The fund was set up ‘to support up and coming skaters to reach their potential within figure skating and help reduce financial barriers associated with competitive skating’. Thanks to the John H

Everything you need to know about the ISU World Synchronized Championships 2025 happening in Salzburg 9th-11th April 2026. Team Icicles Senior The culmination of the 2025-26 synchronized skating season is almost here, with the ISU World Synchronized Championships 2026 taking place in Salzburg, Austria from 9th-11th April. Great Britain will be represented once again by Team Icicles Senior, part of the Nottingham Synchronized Skating Academy. The team have shown exceptional d

British Ice Skating is once again partnering up with Feld Entertainment to give our members an opportunity to participate in Disney on Ice skating camps! Taking place in June 2026 at Ice Sheffield, the two camps will open for bookings on 27th March. The camps will be headed by Chantal Stringer, Ice Casting Director for Disney on Ice and Disney On Ice alumni skaters coaching in the UK, supported by British Ice Skating staff. Full details below: The one-day Disney on Ice Experi

The ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 get underway this week in Prague, bringing the curtain down on an unforgettable Olympic season and Team GBR is out in force!

British Ice Skating is set to host a series of international high-performance training camps in 2026, delivered in partnership with the ISU Development Program as part of the wider Mission 2030 strategy. Designed to support the next generation of Olympic athletes, the camps will bring together skaters and coaches from across the world for an intensive programme of technical, artistic and performance development.

British Ice Skating can confirm that Team Icicles Senior will represent Great Britain at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2026 , taking place in Salzburg, Austria from 10–11 April 2026 . British Ice Skating and the Performance TAC would like to congratulate Icicles Senior and wish the entire team the very best of luck as they take to the ice on the world stage. About the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2026 The 2026 Championships will be tak

Niall Treacy delivered a historic performance for British Ice Skating by claiming bronze in the 1000m at the ISU CNSG Short Track World Championships 2026 in Montreal, securing Great Britain’s first World Championship medal since 2017 and the nation’s first men’s individual World Championship medal in 30 years.

11 March 2026 Britain’s young skaters delivered encouraging performances at the ISU Junior World Figure Skating Championships last week, gaining valuable international experience while demonstrating the progress, commitment and resilience that underpin their ongoing development in the sport. The Junior World Championships provide one of the most important stages for emerging athletes. Competing against the world’s best junior skaters not only tests technical and performance

The ISU Junior Figure Skating World Championships 2026 are taking place from 4th-7th March in Tallinn, Estonia, and a full team of GBR skaters are set to take to the ice! Find out everything you need to know about the young athletes representing Great Britain, and where and when to watch: Meet the GBR Team Alice Smith - Women's Singles Reigning British Junior Women's Champion Alice returns to the Junior World Championships after debuting at the 2025 event, where as one of t

British Ice Skating are proud to announce exciting incoming changes to our coaching pathway. In 2023, we committed to reviewing our coaching pathway to ensure it continues to meet the evolving needs of our sports. The aim of the review was to create a modern, transparent, and sustainable coaching pathway that supports participation, performance, and the long-term growth of ice skating across the UK. The work was carried out collaboratively with the BIS Coaching Working G

From 19th-21st February the British Ice Skating Synchronized Skating National Cup will be taking place in Nottingham, with over 50 teams taking to the ice - find out everything you need to know about the event below! Competitors Over 50 teams will be competing across 14 different categories - see a full competitor list here: For two categories - Inclusive and Senior B - the National Cup will also be the British Synchronized Skating Championships event. We wish these team

We’re excited to share news about this year’s BIS Coaching Convention! Read on for details on dates, location, who needs to attend and how to book your place: Please note: Assistant Coaches have separate convention attendance requirements (see bottom of this article) from Level 2 and above Coaches. When & Where: 13th-15th July 2026 at iceSheffield and EIS in Sheffield. Booking Details: Bookings are now open with a special early bird offer if you book your place before