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From 1st September 2025 Inclusive Skating is a Licensed Organisation for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in Physical, Skills, Volunteering, Residential Camps and Expeditions and work towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE Award.
Inclusive Skating is delighted to announce that we have become a Licensed Organisation for The Duke of Edinburgh Award.
DofE activities with Inclusive Skating commenced from September 2021 when Inclusive skating became an approved activity provider. Participants are given the opportunity to have their Volunteering, Physical and Skills activities with Inclusive Skating count towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold Award.
This programme will now expand with the development of adapted expeditions suitable for participants with additional needs and the well established skating camps will be offered as part of residential camp necessary for participants to qualify for their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
We are also inviting expressions of interest for all participants and activity leaders who wish to be involved in this exciting opportunity! Sign up available now on the Sport 80 platform.
Registration links will be e-mailed to everyone registered with Inclusive Skating.
Inclusive Skating and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Inclusive Skating is a proud supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. As a DofE Licensed Organisation we are delighted to be offering the opportunity for the wider Inclusive Skating community to participate in the full range of activities within the DofE award scheme. The aim is to help young people plan and undertake their own programme of activities which allows them to develop mentally, physically and emotionally, becoming more motivated, disciplined and balanced as individuals. Inclusive Skating offers the opportunity to take part in physical, skills and volunteering, residential camps and expeditions and offers a blended model of delivery with many activities available on location and on-line through the use of the Inclusive Skating digital learning platforms. Location based activities are available at suitable ice, in-line and roller skating venues.
If this is something you may be interested in you can find further information through the links below, the related resources and/or by contacting us directly. Recruitment usually takes place at the beginning of the academic year but we can accommodate most starting dates.
https://www.dofe.org/do/sections/ This provides participants with useful information on the DofE timescales and DofE sections
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwqW7XmD1vkTFCjRVTZWka5OnaRND_vr&si=147rtdqRXvGELo55 Youtube playlist provided by DofE
Important Note
Please note that you should expect that the costs for participating in coached activities and or skating activities for your own physical activities to be met by yourself.
Many virtual sessions are available for no additional charge so don’t worry if you have limited resources. Volunteer expenses are usually reimbursed too. We aim to make all activities open to all so all activities can be adjusted to improve accessibility. Scholarships and Funding support subject to availability is provided.
Physical section
For your physical skating activity you can choose any activity from the Inclusive Skating Technical Handbook and you must take part in an approved training programme to improve your physical capability. We offer weekly off skate activities for those who are not able to access a suitable venue for skating activities or for those who do not have access to an approved skating coach. Most Inclusive Skaters take part in skating activities at an approved skating rink under the supervision of an approved skating coach. The current Technical Rules are available on the website.
Skills section
Developing a skill helps you get better at something you are really interested in and gives you the opportunity to use this skill now and later in life. The skill activities offered by Inclusive Skating are progressive and include Sports Leadership, Coaching and occasionally Sports Officiating and Event Planning. The coaching courses are SQA and CIMPSA approved. The Inclusive Skating Coaching course is SCQF Level 6 and is awarded 24 credits and 21 UCAS points. The Coaching and Assistant coaching course is offered on a modular basis so participants can adjust the programme to meet their needs.
Volunteering
Volunteering involves giving time to help the Inclusive Skating community. As a registered charity helping skaters with additional needs we have many opportunities available subject to location and your capabilities. We expect all volunteers to be registered on the Inclusive Skating, participate in a risk assessment and follow all the Inclusive Skating policies to ensure safety for you and the Inclusive Skating community.
Residential Camps
Inclusive Skating offers skate camps on a regular basis and most of the 5 day camps will meet the criteria for a DofE residential camp for the Gold Award.
Expeditions
Inclusive Skating will offer adapted camps suitable for participants with additional needs to meet the criteria for the DofE expedition requirements. Further details to follow.
