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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

We’re inviting BIS members to complete our 2025 Membership Survey – an important chance for you to share your views on the services and support we offer. The survey will take a few minutes to complete, and your response will make a real difference to the planning and delivery of our work for our members. Last year's survey led to real change as we addressed suggestions and concerns you raised - so don't miss your chance to tell us your thoughts! Plus you can choose to be ent

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are heading into the 2025/26 season with their names at the very top of the ISU World Rankings - a moment of unprecedented pride for British ice dance. Their journey to world number one has been fuelled by bold choreography, historic achievements, and unwavering passion.

To mark the 100 Days to Go milestone, the official merchandise store for the ISU European Figure Skating Championships Sheffield 2026 is now live - giving fans the first opportunity to shop a selection of officially licensed gear ahead of the event taking place 13–18 January 2026 at Utilita Arena Sheffield.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of the British Ice Skating Board: Adam Binns as the new Independent Chair,...

By life-long figure skating fan Chris Cooper The 2025-26 figure skating season is now underway, and it was fantastic to be in Sheffield...

From 5th-6th September the inaugural Bolero Cup took place in Sheffield, England. An ISU international figure skating competition for ice...

British Ice Skating are excited to announce the formation of the Scottish Ice Skating Committee, a new governance group that will...