Update to National Skills Tests Coming Soon

We are pleased to announce that exciting improvements are coming to British Ice Skating Skills Tests soon.

A detailed review of National Skills Tests has been underway to identify potential improvements that will make them more accessible and relevant to the skating skills athletes need to succeed. The review was led by experienced judges and coaches, and has identified a number of developments which will give skaters and coaches greater flexibility. Figure skating is a rapidly evolving sport, and these changes will ensure our Skills Tests stay up to date and continue to provide skaters with a strong foundation for progress.

The changes will be implemented from 1^st October 2026 and will see a number of new exercise options added to the program; no exercises are being replaced or removed. Full details will be shared with members soon. In the meantime, we will be conducting online update sessions for coaches and officials on the upcoming changes: Online Update Sessions for Coaches & Officials If you are a coach or official, we encourage you to sign up to attend one of these sessions where the changes will be explained and you will have a chance to ask any questions you have. The sessions will be taking place:

Friday 29^th May – 10:30-11:30

Monday 1^st June – 19:30-20:30

Wednesday 3^rd June 14:00-15:00

Monday 8^th June – 11:30-12:30

Monday 22^nd June – 15:00-16:00

Sunday 28^th June – 15:00-16:00

Tuesday 7^th July – 11:00-12:00

Friday 10^th July – 10:00-11:00

Please note, these sessions are only for BIS coaches and officials - a full update will be provided to the wider BIS membership at a later date. To sign up and receive the joining link for your chosen online session:

Sign Up Here