British Open Inclusive Skating Championships 2026 

This international event will again incorporate the Special Olympics GB National competitions (subject to final permit) and a Sport Excel permit is also being applied for. 

Our thanks go to Planet Ice for hosting this event in collaboration with Inclusive Skating

Good luck and Good Skating!

Announcement available on this link

An Expression of interest event is available for those who wish to participate.

Venue 

The venue is Milton Keynes Planet Ice Rink, 1 S Row, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1DL, Buckinghamshire , United Kingdom. The rink is a short walk from Milton Keynes Central Train Station. A fast direct train service operates frequently between London Euston and Milton Keynes (approximately 40 minutes). Milton Keynes Ice Rink is close to the M1 and easily accessible from all airports and major roads across the UK. There is a direct bus from Luton airport to Milton Keynes central railway station which is very close to the ice rink. Limited car parking is available in the vicinity and participants are urged to consider use of long stay and short stay car parking facilities to avoid any parking fines.

The rink is a standard international ice rink with hockey markings.

There are several hotels, including major hotel chains, in and around Milton Keynes and participants are advised to book directly through the internet. Some of the hotels are within walking distance of the rink.

The rink is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair accessible toilet.

Skaters can purchase water and refreshments at the rink.

Entry

Entry is  through the Sport 80 platform and requires a current skater membership and classification. All entries will be subject to availability and the organisers will prioritise entry to one event for all participants. 

Entry to the synchro must be made by an adult skater member on behalf of the team. Skaters below the age of 18 are welcome to enter and should  make the entry through an adult skater on their behalf as the entry option for synchro will not be available for skaters below the age of 18. If there's any difficulty please contact event@inclusiveskating.org

All travel, accommodation, food and care is the responsibility of the participants and their carers.

For further assistance with entries please contact event@inclusiveskating.org

The event is scheduled to appear on the ISU Calendar and international entries are welcome to enter and participate!

2026 Timetable: 

Tuesday 14th April - Practice ice 12noon to 3pm (booking directly with Planet Ice Milton Keynes) 

Wednesday 15th April - Practice ice 9.30 am to 3.30pm (booking directly with Planet Ice Milton Keynes) followed by Free Skating and Rhythm Dance. 

Thursday 16th April - Practice ice 9.30 am to 6.00pm (booking directly with Planet Ice Milton Keynes) Free Dance and synchro events followed by presentations and the Official Ceremony

All practice ice is subject to an additional fee payable directly to Planet Ice

Technical

Technical Handbook, current Edition applies, Classification Handbook, current Edition applies. 

Skaters will participate in levels according to technical proficiency and overall Championship results according to overall results across all levels. Championship Medals will be awarded for the overall Championship results according to age categories. Additional Medals, Ribbons or Certificates will be awarded for competition results.

Additional medals and results will be awarded for the Special Olympics GB National competitions according to level results.

Additional partner events medals and results will be awarded according to Championship medals tbc.

Spectators

Spectators are permitted if they are with a skater or have been accredited by Inclusive Skating. All family members and carers of a skater are accredited. Please provide names of all family members and carers who wish to attend when making your application. No additional charge is required for accreditation of family members and carers.

 

World Inclusive Para Skating Championships 2026 

June 22nd to 24th June 2026 with additional activities planned for June 21st and 25th 2026

 The event will include Free skating and Free Dance for individuals and a team event

An Expression of interest event is available for those who wish to participate.

Results will be awarded according to the Inclusive Para Class and Age Group. There will be no level results. Additional Medals, Ribbons or Certificates will be awarded for competition results.

Technical Handbook, current Edition will apply, Classification Handbook, current Edition will apply as amended.

Further Information is available in the Announcement 

Inclusive Skating Camp 2026, IF Caster, Ostersund, Sweden (provisional)

This Camp is being hosted by IF Castor in partnership with Inclusive Skating and follows the success of previous Camps and Events.

Details on the 2025 event as a guide are available on link  for the competition and the training camp. Participation will require registration with both Inclusive Skating and IF Castor.