Become a Let's Skate Activator and Help More People Experience the Joy of Ice Skating
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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.
Find out everything you need to know below!
What is Let’s Skate?
Let’s Skate’ is an exciting Sport England-funded project from British Ice Skating which delivers opportunities for disabled people to get involved in ice skating. This includes supporting rinks to deliver Let’s Skate inclusive skating sessions. Find out more about the project here.
What is a Let's Skate Activator?
Activators are the friendly faces who help make Let's Skate sessions welcoming, safe and enjoyable for everyone. They work alongside coaches and rink teams to support participants both on and off the ice, creating an environment where people can build confidence, develop skills and enjoy being active.
The role is flexible and can be tailored to suit your interests, experience, abilities and availability.
As an Activator, you could:
Support skaters on and off the ice
Help prepare equipment and session areas
Assist with session organisation and participant support
Build positive relationships with skaters, families and local partners
Capture photos, videos and stories to promote sessions
Help create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all participants
No matter your background, every contribution helps make a difference!
Why Get Involved?
Volunteering through Let's Skate is about much more than giving your time. It's an opportunity to:
Support people of all ages and abilities to enjoy skating
Help remove barriers to participation
Gain recognised experience with a National Governing Body
Develop leadership and communication skills
Strengthen your CV and future career prospects
Build friendships and professional networks
Contribute to creating more inclusive opportunities in sport
Most importantly, you'll be helping people experience the confidence, enjoyment and sense of achievement that skating can bring.
More Than Volunteering – A Development Pathway
The Activator Scheme is designed to recognise commitment and support personal development through a structured volunteer pathway:
Activator (Entry Level)
Complete a minimum of 10 volunteer hours and receive:
An official British Ice Skating certificate
Skate UK training where appropriate
Two tickets to the British Figure Skating Championships
Valuable experience supporting community skating
Opportunities to develop confidence, communication and interpersonal skills
Opportunities for free tickets to high-profile international skating competitions in the UK
Collaborator (Intermediate Level)
After completing 25 volunteer hours, volunteers can progress to Collaborator level and benefit from:
An official British Ice Skating certificate
Funded disability inclusion CPD opportunities
Increased responsibility within sessions
Leadership development opportunities
Access to disability sport coaching courses
Recognition of their growing contribution
Continued access to British Championships tickets
Opportunities for free tickets to high-profile international skating competitions in the UK
Champion (Advanced Level)
Volunteers who complete 40 volunteer hours can become Champions, acting as role models and mentors for newer volunteers. Champions receive:
An official British Ice Skating certificate
One-to-one mentoring from a Let's Skate coach
Guided personal development opportunities
Enhanced leadership responsibilities
A Let's Skate hoodie
Continued access to British Championships tickets
Opportunities for free tickets to high-profile international skating competitions in the UK
Champions play a vital role in helping build a supportive, inclusive and sustainable volunteer community within Let's Skate.
A Route Into Coaching
For volunteers who discover a passion for coaching, the scheme can also provide a pathway into further development.
Dedicated volunteers that complete our Champion (Advanced role) may be able to apply for a scholarship scheme to support coaching qualifications, enabling them to continue their journey within the sport while gaining valuable practical experience alongside qualified coaches.
Join the Let's Skate Team
The Let's Skate Activator Scheme is open to people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're enthusiastic, positive and keen to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Register your interest in becoming a Let’s Skate Activator to receive more information about how you can get involved. For now, we are focusing on supporting the Let’s Skate sessions already being delivered in Slough, Bradford, Deeside, Nottingham, Grimsby, Oxford, Sheffield and Telford. If none of these locations are near you, you can still register your interest – there may still be ways you can support remotely, or we’ll get in touch when Let’s Skate reaches a rink near you!
NB: The Let’s Skate Activator scheme is open to all ages, but if you’re under 16 we’ll need a parent or guardian to complete this registration form instead:
By becoming an Activator, you'll not only support the next generation of skaters – you'll also begin your own journey of learning, development and achievement within the British Ice Skating community.
Join us and help make skating accessible, welcoming and inspiring for everyone!
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