World Inclusive Skating Championships 2026 

Worlds 2026 is scheduled for 26th to 30th October 2026 

The venue is Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QL, London in the United Kingdom

London - Priority Entry for the location event in London requires a current skater membership and Inclusive Skating Classification. Entry is through the Sport 80 platform.

Virtual Entry is available for those who wish to obtain classification and wish to participate in virtual events. We particularly welcome skaters from across the globe who wish to obtain classification of their additional needs and participate in their first Inclusive Skating event. We also welcome skaters with additional needs who find travel challenging. 

Off Ice virtual entry is available for skaters on rollers, in-line or performing off ice skills on shoes who have additional needs. Skaters will be able to obtain classification and participate in a virtual event. We offer this virtual event with a view to increasing the participation of our roller and/or in-line skating community and as participation increases location events will be developed to support their further development.

Technical Handbook, 10th Edition applies, Classification Handbook, 6th Edition applies subject to amendments.

Announcement to follow shortly.

Further assistance with entries please contact Mina Zdravkova at  LOC@inclusiveskating.org or call +44 7752270476

The Inclusive Skating Virtual World Championships 2026

Skaters who wish to enter Virtual Worlds should enter the World Championships scheduled for October 26th to 30th October (see above) and select the Virtual Option. Virtual entries in the World Championship will obtain a Level result, world ranking and classification with Inclusive Skating.

Classification with Inclusive Skating is required for an Inclusive skating World ranking and participation in Inclusive Skating Championship events and in events that Inclusive Skating hosts with collaborators. 

The World Inclusive Skating Virtual Championships 2026 results will be announced on World Ice Skating Day and will include all skaters who have an Inclusive Skating classification, meet the minimum impairment criteria and who have participated in virtual worlds or in any Inclusive Skating event during 2026. 

World Ice Skating Day in 2026

We welcome the Inclusive Skating community

to participate in the organisation of local celebrations for our community across the world on World Ice Skating Day.

In 2024 there were 7 location presentation parties held on World Ice Skating Day,

with many more in 2025, and we're hoping to extend the reach in 2026!

Virtual World Championships results will be announced on World Ice Skating Day

 

2027 World Events in planning / under consideration with the International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled (IOSD)s

Invitations will require a World Ranking and Classification with Inclusive Skating

Additional Classification will be required with the relevant IOSD

• Skaters with Visual Impairment may have the opportunity to participate in International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) Events including the World Blind Games 2027, currently planned for Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Inclusive Skating is a Recognised International Federation of IBSA.
• Skaters with Intellectual Impairment will have the opportunity to participate in VIRTUS events. Inclusive Skating is an Affiliate Member of VIRTUS and Inclusive Skating events, such as the World Inclusivepara Championships 2026, are permitted by VIRTUS and appear on the VIRTUS Calendar
• Skaters with Physical Impairment may have the opportunity to participate in World Ability Sport events. Inclusive Skating is in the early stages of participation in the Guttman Games 2026 and is seeking a stronger relationship with World Ability Sport with a view to developing further opportunities for skaters with physical impairment.

British Open Inclusive Skating Championships 2027 is in planning

Below is Information for Reference as to what is being planned and can be expected under the MOU between Special Olympics GB and Inclusive Skating 

This international event will  incorporate the Special Olympics GB National competitions and will be a selection event for the Special Olympics National Games being planned for Folgaria, Italy in 2028. The National Games will be the selection event for the Special Olympics Winter Games being planned for Switzerland in 2029.

The British Open will also include the Sport Excel GB National competitions following the success of the inaugural event in 2026. 

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The 2027 Announcement will be prepared in due course and the 2026 Announcement is available to provide further historical information on this link

2026 Information below is historical 

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

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.