""We are pleased to inform you of several upcoming changes for the 2026/27 season," BIS announced. "These updates follow recent reviews across all disciplines and reflect our continued commitment to supporting skater development, performance pathways, and fair access to competition... Same-sex couples will now be permitted to compete in all events, including at the Championships.""
""The move makes the United Kingdom only the third country to allow same-sex ice dancing couples to compete in championships.""
""The same-sex pair say they are \"best friends who wanted to skate together,\" and Colling added that there's a \"common misconception\" that same-sex ice dancer pairs are in a relationship.""
British Ice Skating will permit same-sex pairs to compete in couples competitions beginning with qualifying rounds in March 2026 and across the 2026/27 season. The change allows same-sex couples to compete in all events up to the Championships and aims to improve access and representation. The United Kingdom becomes the third country to permit same-sex ice dancing couples at championships after Canada and Finland. Some athletes cite misconceptions about partnerships and emphasize friendship as the basis for pairing. International competition remains restricted, as the International Skating Union still requires pairs to be one man and one woman.
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