ICE SKATING OFFICIALS
INTERESTED IN BEING AN ICE SKATING OFFICIAL?
Officials are valued members of British Ice Skating who dedicate their time, knowledge and expertise of the sport to support the development of our skaters.
Whether at the grassroots or the elite level, officials provide their expertise in various capacities within the organisation, including officiating at test sessions, competitions and providing education to fellow judges, coaches and skaters alike.
Some officials are current or former skaters, some are parents of skaters, and others are people who simply love the sport and want to be involved. Below you can find an overview of the range of roles available and find out more about how you can begin and progress your journey as an ice skating official.
Whichever pathway you choose, training and support will be provided along the way!
ROLES AND PATHWAYS: FIGURE SKATING
Below you can find out what different Officials do within figure skating and how you can get started and progress in these roles.
GENERAL GUIDANCE & KEY DOCUMENTS
TEST ORGANISER
Test Organisers are given the authority to arrange Test Sessions for one or more local rinks.
JUDGES, TECHNICAL CONTROLLERS & REFEREES
Responsible for the highest-level decisions at a skating event, these roles all require a significant amount of prior experience and strong technical skating knowledge.
RESULTS OFFICIALS
Responsible for preparing the paperwork that communicates vital competition information for skaters, officials and the wider public, the Results Team also plays a crucial role in set up and operation of equipment at the event itself.
DATA REPLAY OPERATORS
An essential part of the Technical Panel, the Data & Replay Operators assist with the provision of an instantaneous slow-motion video replay system and in the identification of the performed elements.
TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS
Technical Specialists ensure all elements and their level of difficulty are correctly identified during a performance. A strong knowledge of technical skating rules and experience of skating competitions is essential for these roles.
TECHNICAL VOLUNTEERS
Our Technical Volunteers help keep events running smoothly, effectively and on time! These roles generally require less prior experience and knowledge about the skating world, and are a great starting point for volunteering at skating events.