Event Structure & Competitive Pathway Update

We are writing to provide information regarding the British Ice Skating Event Strategy (all disciplines) and Competitive Pathway proposal.

The Event Strategy is being developed further after the excellent collaboration between clubs, event organisers and BIS during the 2026/27 season. The competitive pathway proposal has been developed by the Singles & Pairs TAC to better meet the needs of skaters, by separating the ISU & National Streams for Singles. The TAC has consulted upon the competitive pathway proposal over the past few months and has received extremely positive feedback.

We had planned to share full details by the end of November 2026 to enable skaters to plan for the season ahead. However, due to the unforeseen circumstances of the October Qualifier and the decision to include as many skaters as possible in a much larger British Championships, we have had to review the implementation timeline for the proposed pathway changes and event structure.

We recognise that skaters, coaches and event organisers will require all of the information as soon as possible to enable them to plan for the season ahead. We would like to reassure all members that any incoming changes will be scheduled with sufficient time for them to be implemented smoothly. An update on the plans and timeline will be provided by the end of December 2026.

Until then all further events will be conducted as per the current structure and criteria.