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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 would like to update members on a series of important organisational changes that will shape how we operate moving forward. Following a recent and detailed review of the organisation’s financial position, it has become clear that action is required to ensure long-term sustainability. While this presents challenges, it also provides an opportunity to strengthen our foundations and build a more resilient and focused organisation for the future of ice skating

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