BIS Coaching Convention 2026

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 offer if you book your place before 1st June:

Early bird offer 2nd March - 31st May: £330

1st June - 30th June: £350

Late bookings made after 5pm Tuesday 3rd June will incur a total cost of £400.

Who needs to attend?

If you last attended a Coaching Convention in 2023 then your three-year cycle of CPD must be renewed by attending the convention in 2026.

If you have recently passed your Level 2 coaching qualification and have not yet attended a convention then you also must attend the 2026 Convention.

If you’re not due to attend the Convention this year but want to attend part of the event as an extra boost for your learning and development, a one-day booking option will also be made available. This option will not be suitable or available for coaches whose year it is to renew their Convention attendance.

Format:

At the 2026 Convention, different days will focus on specific areas:

Day 1 - Monday 13th: Singles and Pairs

Day 2 - Tuesday 14th: Mandatory and Generic Coaching Sessions

Day 3 - Wednesday 15th: Ice Dance and Synchro

Coaches will need to attend a minimum number of sessions (details to be confirmed at a later date) including a number of mandatory sessions held on Day 2, requiring attendance over at least two days (one of which must be Tuesday 14th). Coaches can choose whether they stay for the full three days or concentrate their learning over just two days.

Moderators

Keep an eye out for more information regarding moderators being released over the coming months!

Any Questions?

Get in touch with us at coaching@iceskating.org.uk

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For Assistant Coaches:

Anyone who has achieved the Assistant Coach qualification, including those who have completed Bridge the Gap to convert their old Level 1 qualification into the new Assistant Coach qualification, will need to attend one day (Tuesday 14th July) of the 2026 Coaching Convention. As part of your coaching license Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements, you will need to attend part of this year’s BIS Coaching Convention. If you would prefer to attend the full Convention, you are welcome to book attendance for the full three days (see full convention booking details above) but you are only required to attend on Tuesday 14th July.

When & Where:  14th July 2026 at iceSheffield and EIS in Sheffield. Booking Details: Bookings will open on Monday 2nd March via Sport80.

Cost (for one-day attendance on Tuesday 14th July): £100

If you're not sure if you need to attend, or have any questions about this year's Convention, get in touch with us at coaching@iceskating.org.uk