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In 2025 British Ice Skating announced the formation of a new Scottish Ice Skating Committee, marking a step forward for the sport in Scotland and an important development for the whole of British Ice Skating. Since then, the Committee has already carried out key research and secured significant funding to support the development of skating in Scotland, including investment in new coaches, officials and grassroots participation. Find out more about the Committee, its goals, an

British Ice Skating is delighted to launch a brand new Sportity Channel dedicated to Short Track Speed Skating, bringing together everything skaters, parents and clubs need in one easy-to-access location. Whether you're taking your first steps into the sport or already competing at a high level, the new channel has been designed to make it easier than ever to find the information you need, whenever you need it. The channel includes: Details of every Short Track Speed Skating

The wait is over - tickets for the Bolero Cup 2026 are officially on sale, and the countdown to one of the most exciting dates in the British skating calendar begins now.

British Ice Skating is delighted to launch the new Let's Skate Activator Scheme – an exciting volunteer programme designed to help more people discover, enjoy and thrive in ice skating. Whether you're a passionate skater, a parent, a coach-in-training, or simply someone who wants to make a positive difference in your community, the Activator Scheme offers a rewarding opportunity to get involved, develop new skills and support the growth of Let's Skate sessions across the UK.

19 June 2026 Last week, a delegation from British Ice Skating including President Pam Aguss, CEO Maggie Still, and Board members Alistair Wilson and Mary Chapman, attended the 60th International Skating Union (ISU) Congress in Tenerife, Spain. Held every two years, Congress brings together ISU Member federations to elect office holders and discuss the future direction of the sport. This year’s Congress focused particularly on the next stages of implementing the ISU’s strategi

In light of recent organisational changes, and in an effort to align more closely with the ISU’s event strategy, we have been reviewing our events for the upcoming season and beyond. We are now pleased to announce the revised BIS Events Calendar for the 2026-27 season. 2026/27 BIS Event Calendar Event Start End Venue Singles, Pairs & Ice Dance (Couples) Qualifier 17/08/2026 21/08/2026 Ice Sheffield Pre-Novice Event Bolero Cup ISU International Ice Dance Competition 03/09/26 0

We are pleased to announce that exciting improvements are coming to British Ice Skating Skills Tests soon! A detailed review of National Skills Tests was recently carried out to identify 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 rapidly

Welcome to the exciting new format for the BIS Cup coming for the 2026/27 season! The BIS Cup is the national competition series for skaters whose current goals sit within the National 4-8 pathway, offering a structured competition track and rewarding end-of-season objective that aligns with their current goals. Whether skaters are focused on developing their skills, gaining competition experience, achieving personal bests or simply enjoying the challenge of competition, the

British Ice Skating are pleased to announce the release of our Generic Criteria for Singles for the 2026-27 season. Download the new criteria below, or you can always find this document along with all other current technical information on our Technical Guidance page.

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 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

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

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this first cohort of our new Level 1 Grassroots Coach qualification are now closed. We expect to update on when applications will open for the next cohort in Autumn 2026. 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 foundatio

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