World Inclusive Skating Virtual Championships 2022

The World Inclusive Skating Virtual Championships 2022 will be held on 3rd and 4th December 2022 with the presentation party being arranged at a later date following the event. Registration is available from midday on October 1st 2022 and closes on November 7th 2022. The timeline for submission of videos is from 1st October to 7th November 2022.

The World Inclusive Skating Virtual Championships 2022 now coincide with World Ice Skating Day on 4th December 2022!

Virtual Worlds is also on the ISU Calendar! Link

All videos for Virtual Worlds must be new videos that have been filmed during 2022. Videos for in-line, off-ice and ice events can be filmed at different times. Skaters should provide a single performance and video for a program. 

Members now have free entry to Virtual Worlds 2022 (for up to a maximum of 5 solo events, eg Free Skating, Free elements, Compulsory Elements, Rhythm Dance and Free Dance) included as part of the skater's membership package for the current year. Registration and current skater membership for the event will still be required.

Ice, In-line and Roller Championship Events

The Virtual Championships will include the usual full range of skating events for ice skating, in-line and roller as specified in the Technical Handbook 7th Edition. Please check the Rules page for the current and up to date links as the Technical Handbook had some minor amendments and was reissued on 12th September 2022..

Skaters can  participate in events using ice skates, in-line skates and/ or roller skating boots and compete at different levels.

Separate results will be provided for ice, in-line and roller championships events.

Off-Ice Events

The Virtual Championships will include off-ice skating events wearing footwear. Separate Results will be provided.

Classification

Skaters who require classification are invited to provide pre-recorded video entry of their current compulsory elements at the earliest possible time using the recommended method, e.g We transfer to event@inclusiveskating.org There is no additional charge for this. Classification will be undertaken primarily through online video conference call and will be subject to review at the event and for further period of time as required. Please refer to the Classification Handbook and Rules for further information.

General Rules

Medals - Medals will be awarded for all entries and will be posted to competitors. It is intended that the medals will arrive with competitors before the presentation party.

Planned program content sheets - PPC will be made available for completion for element and Free Program events.

Video - Please send Video and PPC to the event organiser using the recommended method, e.g We transfer to event@inclusiveskating.org

Music - Skaters should comply with the Inclusive Skating music guidelines for copyright. 

Technical Rules - will follow the Technical Handbook 7th Edition. Please go to the Rules section for the latest version.

Please seek the help of your coach and stay safe - Good luck and good skating!

Future Plans: World Inclusive Skating Virtual and Venue Championships

In future Virtual Events will compliment Venue Events. Venue Events will return soon and the next event will be named as the Walter Stewart Memorial Event.  When Venue events can take place Virtual Championship events will continue as they meet the needs of Inclusive Skaters who find it difficult to travel or who experience difficulty participating in Venue Events. Virtual Events are fun for everyone, promote inclusion, provide additional competition opportunities and are now an established part of the Inclusive Skating format.