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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 will open on Monday 2nd March via Sport80, with a special early bird offe

British Ice Skating marks an important moment of transition as we bid farewell to our outgoing President, Robin Cousins MBE, and warmly welcome Pam Aguss as the organisation’s new President. Robin Cousins MBE OLY Robin steps down after nearly five years at the helm - a period that began amid the uncertainty of COVID-19 and evolved into one of renewed momentum, international success, and growing confidence across all disciplines of the sport. Under his leadership, British Ice

British Ice Skating is proud to celebrate a landmark moment for the sport, as Olympic ice dancer Lilah Fear has been selected as one of Team GB’s flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, taking place Friday 6 February.

30/01/26 A few key updates for Solo Dance in the 2025/26 season: Competitive Test Scores British Ice Skating and the Ice Dance Technical Advisory Committee are pleased to announce that competitive test scores for Solo Ice Dance are now available. Please accept our apologies for the delay in their publication, and thank you for your patience: The following events are now open for score claims and will remain open until 31 March : British Ice Skating September Qualifier Aberdee

22/01/26 Updated 23/01/26 to reflect decisions on the Inclusive Category's Championships arrangements British Ice Skating would like to thank everyone who has been in touch or attended one of our virtual discussion calls over the past few days as we have continued to work to find the best possible solution for the British Synchronized Skating Championships 2026. We have listened closely to your feedback, your disappointment and frustrations about the situation, and will be d

Running alongside the ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026 in Sheffield, British Ice Skating’s Futures Programme gave young GB athletes an invaluable opportunity to step inside a major international event and experience elite sport from an entirely new perspective. Designed to inspire, educate and prepare the next generation of British figure skaters, the programme used the Championships as a live learning environment. By hosting such a prestigious event on home ice

The ISU Figure Skating European Championships Sheffield 2026 are finally here, and British Ice Skating are thrilled to be hosting Europe's top skaters for six days of spectacular competition! The scale of the event and the BIS Office Team's close involvement in its delivery does, however, mean that office response times may be slower than normal over the course of this week. Between 13th-18th January, we recommend sending any queries by email to the appropriate team inbox (se

From 9th-10th January, some of the top synchronized skating teams in the world will be taking to the ice in Nottingham for the ISU Synchronized Skating Challenger Series Britannia Cup 2026. Whether you'll be joining us in person, watching via our free livestream, or just checking in on event results - find out everything you need to know below! Competitors The prestigious international competition will be welcoming 23 teams from 10 different countries, including the Gold, Si

We are pleased to inform you of several upcoming changes for the 2026/27 season. These updates follow recent reviews across all disciplines and reflect our continued commitment to supporting skater development, performance pathways, and fair access to competition: SINGLES Skaters will no longer be required to achieve a qualifier score in order to enter a qualifying event. The minimum test requirements will be Basic Novice - Skills 6, National 4 Technical & Components Advanc

British Ice Skating is proud to confirm the athletes selected to represent Great Britain at the ISU Figure Skating European Championships Sheffield 2026, taking place at Utilita Arena Sheffield from 13-18 January 2026.

British Ice Skating are proud to announce a new partnership with eCoachUK, a leading Learning Experience Platform provider, to deliver a tailored online learning hub for the ice skating community!   This new platform marks an exciting step forward as we continue working to grow our membership benefits and will provide high-quality digital learning experiences that support personal and professional development.   Alongside online courses and resources of use to all members, it

The highlight of the British figure skating calendar is officially here! Whether you'll be joining us in person, watching via our free livestream, or just checking in on event results - find out everything you need to know below!   Schedule   *Please note, the schedule may be subject to change - we will endeavour to keep this page as up to date as possible, but for the latest event updates see Sportity Channel BIS_FSC_2025  Watch Live You can still buy tickets to watch the co

INGEBORG MARIA ROBINSON 'Miss Dorn' 10th September 1928 - 2nd November 2025 Born in Munich, Germany, Ingeborg "Inge" Robinson began skating at the age of six. Her remarkable talent was evident almost immediately, and she soon became one of the most promising young skaters in the country. Skating at a level that placed her firmly on course for the Olympic Games. But in the years of rebuilding after the Second World War, German athletes were not permitted to compete, and the ch

Applications for places on the fifth cohort for our Assistant Coach qualification are now open. This cohort will begin their qualification in January 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 fir

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2026 Prohibited List, which outlines the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport, following a consultation period with stakeholders. WADA released the 2026 List on 24 September 2025, giving athletes and their support personnel time to: Make themselves aware of the changes to the List Review any medications they use Apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to the appropriate organisation , such as UKAD or Int

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 BIS Coaching Awards! British Ice Skating is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 BIS Coaching Awards, celebrating the dedication, skill, and passion of coaches who make an incredible impact across every level of our sport. These awards recognise coaches' vital contributions, both on and off the ice, and the difference they make to individuals, clubs, and the wider skating community. The over 150 nominations r