ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
British Ice Skating's 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place:
10:00am Sunday 6th December 2026
Attend in person:
Glacier Suite
Ice Sheffield
Coleridge Road
Sheffield 29 5DA
Attend online:
(viewing only - voting not possible)
via Zoom
(Pre-registration required by 1pm 21st Nov)
WHAT IS AN AGM?
WHO CAN ATTEND AND VOTE AT A BIS AGM?
ELECTIONS
A number of key leadership positions are up for election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on both the British Ice Skating Board and our Technical Advisory Committees (TACs).
Voting opens on 8th November 2026 and votes must be received by 12PM 27th November. Find out how to cast your vote here.
Find out more about who is standing for each vacancy, including their supporting Candidate Statements, to help inform your vote below.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
BIS Annual General Meetings and elections are conducted in line with our Articles of Association - you can find the latest version of these below for reference:
AGM 2026 AGENDA
Below you can find the full agenda for the upcoming 2026 BIS Annual General Meeting.​
If you won't be able to join us on the day but would still like to take part in voting proceedings, you can submit a Proxy Voting Form in advance to designate another member or the Chair of the meeting to vote on your behalf.
Download the appropriate form (depending if you will be voting as an individual member or on behalf of an affiliated club) below and follow the details on the form for how to submit your completed form. Forms must be received no later than 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2026
2026 BIS AGM AGENDA SUMMARY
1) Chair's Opening Remarks
2) Meeting Arrangements
3) Minutes of the previous AGM
Ordinary Resolution:
“to approve the Minutes of the BIS AGM held on 29th November 2025.”
See the draft 2025 AGM Minutes here.
4) Appointment of Auditors
Ordinary Resolution:
“to appoint UHY Wingfield Slater Limited, trading as UHY Hacker Young LLP as the BIS Auditors for the financial year ending 30 June 2027 and to authorise the Board of BIS to fix the Auditors’ remuneration.”
5) Declaration of Results of the Postal Ballot for BIS Board Nominated Director Elections.
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Nominated Director – Ice Dance
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Nominated Director – Speed Skating: Long Track
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Nominated Director – Speed Skating: Short Track
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Nominated Director – Synchonized Skating
6) Declaration of Results of the Postal Ballot for Technical Advisory Committees Elections.
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Singles & Pairs TAC
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Ice Dance TAC
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Speed Skating TAC
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Coaching TAC
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Membership Engagement TAC
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Participation Development TAC
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Synchronized Skating TAC
7) BIS Accounts Update
The preparation and audit of the annual accounts remains in progress and some matters are still under review. The accounts will be considered by the Audit, Risk & Governance Committee (ARGC) before being presented to the Board for approval. Subject to completion of these governance processes, publication is planned for 16 November.
8) Annual Report Presentation
9) Announcement of Awards
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European Trophy Award
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Vandervell Trophy Award
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Honorary Life Membership Award
ELECTIONS 2026: HOW TO VOTE
Once you have familiarised yourself with the candidates standing in the election (see below) and are ready to cast your vote, you can download your voting form below and follow the instructions carefully to complete it.
Ballot form for individual members:
Ballot form for affiliates:
Forms can be submitted by post or by email (details outlined on the ballot form) but must be received no later than 12:00noon on Friday 27th November 2026.
ELECTIONS 2026: BIS BOARD
WHAT IS THE BIS BOARD?
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Below you can find the details of all the candidates standing for each available BIS Board Nominated Director vacancy in this election, as well as the BIS Board Terms of Reference and Role Description for each vacancy, to help you decide who you'd like to vote for. Once you've made your decisions, find out how to cast your votes here.
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Alternatively, you can view a full list of election candidates for both TAC and Board positions here:
NOMINATED DIRECTOR - ICE DANCE
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this Board role involves:
NOMINATED DIRECTOR - SPEED SKATING: SHORT TRACK
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this Board role involves:
NOMINATED DIRECTOR - SYNCHRONIZED SKATING
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this Board role involves:
PLEASE NOTE: No candidate nominations were received and/or approved for the following vacancies:
Nominated Director - Speed Skating: Long Track
Full details about the Board vacancies available at this election and the eligibility criteria for standing:
ELECTIONS 2026: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
WHAT IS A TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE?
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Below you can find the details of all the candidates standing for each available TAC position in this election, as well as the Terms of Reference and Role Description for TAC members, to help you decide who you'd like to vote for. Once you've made your decisions, find out how to cast your votes here.
Alternatively, you can view a full list of election candidates for both TAC and Board positions here:
SINGLES & PAIRS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY: JUDGE (National Senior or above OR Referee/TC National or above)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this TAC position involves:
ICE DANCE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY: COACH (Level 2 or above)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
VACANCY: JUDGE (National Senior or above)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
VACANCY: RETIRED ATHLETE
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this TAC position involves:
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY: individuals who are either an Adult Skater, Coach, or Parent of a Young Skater (3 vacancies available)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this TAC position involves:
PARTICIPATION & DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY: JUDGE (National Senior)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this TAC position involves:
SPEED SKATING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY: SHORT TRACK OFFICIAL (2 VACANCIES AVAILABLE)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
VACANCY: COACH (SHORT TRACK OR LONG TRACK)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
VACANCY: RETIRED ATHLETE (SHORT TRACK OR LONG TRACK)
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this TAC position involves:
SYNCHRONIZED SKATING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANCY: COACH
CANDIDATES:
Please click the candidate's name to view their Candidate Statement in support of their candidacy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Find out more about what this TAC position involves:
PLEASE NOTE: No candidate nominations were received and/or approved for the following vacancies:
Coaching TAC - Synchronized Skating Coach
Coaching TAC - Long Track Coach
Membership Engagement TAC - Individual involved in figure skating discipline
Membership Engagement TAC - Individual involved in a speed skating discipline
Membership Engagement TAC - Member of a BIS Affiliated Club
Participation & Development TAC - Club Official
Speed Skating TAC - Long Track Official
Full details about the TAC vacancies available at this election and the eligibility criteria for standing:
AGM 2026: KEY DATES
All the dates you need to know for this year's Annual General Meeting and associated elections:
08/11/2026
21/11/2026
27/11/2026
02/12/2026
06/12/2026
Election Voting Opens
Virtual Attendance Registration Deadline
Deadline for Election Ballot Forms
Deadline for Proxy Voting Forms
Annual General Meeting (10am at Ice Sheffield)
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