Britain’s ice dance landscape is set for a major shift as British Ice Skating has officially updated its rules to allow same-sex couples to compete at every level, including the 2026/27 British Figure Skating Championships. The federation announced the change in an “Important Announcement” on social media yesterday (10 December), saying the update reflects its commitment to making the sport “inclusive and accessible for all.” With this move, BIS becomes the third national federation worldwide — after Skate Canada’s groundbreaking 2022 rule change — to permit any two skaters, regardless of gender, to form an ice dance or pairs team. #IceSkating #BritishIceSkating #LGBTQIA #sport #FigureSkating