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British Ice Skating's 2024 Annual General Meeting will take place:

10:00am 30th November

Attend in person:

Glacier Suite

Ice Sheffield

Coleridge Road

Sheffield

S9 5DA

Attend online

(viewing only - voting not possible):

via Zoom
(Pre-registration required by 12pm 13th Nov)

What is an AGM?

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the opportunity for Members of the Association to have their say about how British Ice Skating as the National Governing Body (NGB) is running the sport.

 

The meeting includes a presentation of the Company's annual accounts and financial statements, a report on our activities over the preceding year, and elections for key governance positions. Attending is a great way to find out more about how BIS works, and to influence the organisation's future.

Who can attend and vote at a BIS AGM?

Attending (and voting in) the AGM is only available to 'Voting Members' outlined below as determined by the BIS Articles of Association.

 

You are a Voting Member if you are:

  • a BIS Full Annual Member (membership must have been held for at least 13 months by the date of the AGM)

  • an authorised parent/guardian of a Full Annual Member who is under the age of 16

  • a Life Member

  • representing an Affiliated Association (one proxy vote per Association)

  • representing an Affiliated Club (one proxy vote per Club)

  • representing an Other Affiliate (one proxy vote per Affiliate)

TAC ELECTIONS
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Our AGM is a chance for members to have their say on who fills important leadership positions within the organisation through Board and Technical Advisory Committee elections. ​

Below you can find full details about the candidates standing in this year's election. Or download our summary documents:

Candidate Information

Below you can find information about all the candidates standing in this election. Once you've reviewed the candidates and decided who you want to vote for, find out how to vote here!

Singles and Pairs Technical Advisory Committee
Coach Vacancy: 3 Candidates
PHIL HARRIS

Nominator: Chris Boyadji

Seconder: Kate-Louise Bagnall

Candidate Statement:

After being successfully accepted onto the TAC group in June 2024 following an interview process, my appointment to the “casual” role has shown I am trusted by the head of the TAC group, the board and British Ice Skating to be a strong addition to the TAC group.

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After already integrating myself well into the group in the short time frame, having valuable input on changes going into the 2024/25 season and bringing new ideas to the table for the future of our sport, I not only feel I am well suited to continue my role within the TAC group, but also motivated and committed to do so.

Coaching Technical Advisory Committee
Ice Dance Coach Vacancy: 2 Candidates
RYAN SOUTHAN

Nominator: Alistair Wilson

Seconder: Lily Bakhtiari

Candidate Statement:

I believe I am suitable for a position on the coaching TAC representing ice dance. I'm a full time level 3 coach and have coached approximately 20 years at all levels nationally and internationally. I've enjoyed success coaching numerous solo and couple dancers to become British and ISU international champions as well as students passing the highest test levels

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I, myself started skating at 6 years of age, then continued in free skating and ice dance, concentrating solely in ice dance from 12 years old competing at various national competitions and training in the USA. I started coaching at 21 years old with couples competing at British championships. After 6 years of coaching I joined several ice shows including Disney on Ice and Holiday on Ice becoming Line Captain and casting director.

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I spent 2 years coaching overseas, then returned to the UK for the last 10 years. Recently coaching a talented team of solo ice dancers, helping the UK become one of the leading countries in this newly recognised ISU discipline.

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I would like to help coaching keep up with the modern practices and build coach education for our future ice skaters and share my own coaching experiences which I've gained worldwide.

Coaching Technical Advisory Committee
Singles & Pairs Coach Vacancy: 1 Candidate
ALICE FELL

Nominator: Jackie Coubrough

Seconder:  Kevin Marshall

Candidate Statement:

I have had forty-six years of coaching experience at all levels of National and International

competition with many skaters.

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I worked recently on the group to implement the new skills programme for the National test structure. Prior to the skills I was on the development group of the old field moves. I am now semi-retired from coaching and feel I have more time available to assist on the TAC. Coaching group to help develop the way forward for coaches.

Speed Skating Technical Advisory Committee
Long Track Official Vacancy: 1 Candidate
IAN GOOCH

Nominator: Peter Worth

Seconder: Jonathan Barlow

Candidate Statement:

I have over fifty years’ experience in the sport spanning from competing to officiating in the sport at the highest level I have helped organise World Short Track Championships, as well officiated at numerous World Cups, World Championships and European Championships as an ISU Competitors Steward.

 

I have served as Chairman for the Short Track for over 10 years as well as being BIS Director for Short Track from 2018 to 2022. I have gained over 50 years knowledge and experience in the sport. I believe I am able to use this in being a member of the speed skating TAC Group Committee.

Voting in the TAC Election
TAC VOTING

To vote for your preferred candidates for the above Technical Advisory Committee vacancies, you will need to submit a completed ballot form by post to the address listed on the form. Faxed/emailed copies can unfortunately not be accepted.

 

For your vote to be counted, your form must be received by 12 noon on Friday 22nd November.

Voting
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Key information is shared and important decisions are made at AGMs; details of this year's agenda are now available so you can explore them in advance of the meeting.

Some agenda items will involve a vote - if you're attending in person, you can vote on the day. If you're unable to attend, or only able to attend virtually, you can submit a proxy voting form in advance to ensure your vote is still counted - details below.

Agenda

The 2024 BIS AGM Agenda includes:
 

  • Chair's Opening Remarks

  • Meeting Arrangements

  • Minutes from 2023 AGM

  • Appointment of Auditors

  • TAC Election Results

  • BIS Annual Accounts to 30 June 2024

  • Annual Report from the BIS Board

  • Announcement of Awards

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For full details of what will be covered at the 2024 AGM, including the resolutions to be voted on, download the complete agenda:

Attendance & Voting

Members can attend the 2024 AGM in person or virtually via Zoom, however you will only be able to take part in voting proceedings if you attend in person. For those wishing to join us virtually, the following form must be completed by 12 noon Monday 13th November so we can verify membership status in advance of the meeting:

If you are unable to join us in person for the meeting, you can submit a proxy voting form to allow another member or the Chair of the meeting to vote on your behalf. This form can be submitted by post or by email to the address/email address included on the form but must be received by 12 noon on Wednesday 27th November.

Past AGM Resources

Below you'll find all documents related to our past Annual General Meetings.

2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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