Inclusive Skating

12/06/2026

See you on the ice! ❄️⛸

In partnership with Inclusive Skating, Inclusive Ice Figure Skating has been added to the 2026 World Abilitysport Guttmann Games programme to be held in Lahti, Finland from 16-21 August 2026 ⛸

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📸: Daniel Klerfors

12/06/2026

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See you on the ice! ❄️⛸

In partnership with Inclusive Skating, Inclusive Ice Figure Skating has been added to the 2026 World Abilitysport Guttmann Games programme to be held in Lahti, Finland from 16-21 August 2026 ⛸

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/49V1uW9

📸: Daniel Klerfors

11/06/2026

🌍⛸️ Calling All Athletes with Physical Impairments! ⛸️🌍

Inclusive Skating is delighted to invite physically challenged athletes from around the world to take part in the inaugural World Abilitysport Inclusive Skating Championships 2026, held as part of the Guttmann Games in Lahti, Finland, from 16–21 August 2026.

This historic event will bring together skaters with physical impairments to compete, connect, and celebrate inclusive sport on the international stage. The Guttmann Games are specifically designed for sports and disciplines that are not currently part of the Paralympic programme, providing a unique pathway for athletes to gain international recognition and experience.
How to Enter
To be eligible, skaters must have an Inclusive Skating classification that includes a physical impairment. Athletes who are not yet classified can begin the process by:
✅ Becoming an Inclusive Skating member
✅ Making a virtual entry to the World Inclusive Skating Championships 2026
✅ Completing the self-classification form
✅ Uploading supporting evidence for classification
✅ Sending current skating videos to [email protected] for review
Priority access to classification will be provided where possible for athletes entering the Guttmann Games and completing the registration requirements.

🏅 Events include Solo Free Skating and Free Dance, judged under the Inclusivepara Rules, with results divided by age categories.

We warmly encourage athletes, coaches, clubs, federations, families, and supporters to read the entry information and join us for what promises to be a truly groundbreaking and unforgettable week of inclusive skating.
📅 16–21 August 2026
📍 Lahti, Finland
🌟 World Abilitysport Inclusive Skating Championships 2026 at the inaugural Guttmann Games
For full entry information and registration details, visit the Inclusive Skating website and event entry pages.
https://inclusiveskating.org/events

10/06/2026

We’re so looking forward to welcoming Dacia Loconte Para Athlete Figure Skater and our skaters to World Inclusivepara Championships! Everyone is very excited !

09/06/2026

⛸️ World Inclusivepara Skating Championships – Draft Timetable Update Now Available!

The latest draft timetable for the World Inclusivepara Skating Championships is now available via the link below.

We encourage all competitors, coaches, officials, volunteers, families, and supporters to review the schedule and keep an eye out for any future updates as we make our final preparations for this exciting event. Check your email for the latest update!

As we count down to the championships, we would like to wish every competitor the very best of luck. We look forward to seeing outstanding performances, personal achievements, new friendships, and unforgettable memories both on and off the ice.

There is so much more to enjoy throughout the week, including our Social Event on Sunday 21st and the prestigious Civic Reception on Thursday 25th, which will provide wonderful opportunities for our global Inclusive Skating community to come together and celebrate inclusion through sport.

Good luck to everyone taking part, and we look forward to welcoming you all to an incredible week of Inclusive Skating!

08/06/2026

🏆✨ Inclusive Skating Celebrates Glasgow Civic Reception ✨🏆

Inclusive Skating is delighted and deeply honoured that a Civic Reception will be hosted at the Glasgow City Chambers during the forthcoming World Inclusivepara Skating Championships.

We are extremely grateful to the Right Honourable Lord Provost of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council for recognising the achievements of our athletes, volunteers, officials, families, and supporters from around the world. This special occasion highlights the growing impact of inclusion in sport and the remarkable achievements of our global Inclusive Skating community.

We look forward to welcoming skaters, coaches, officials, families, and friends to Glasgow for both the Championships and the Civic Reception, where we will celebrate not only sporting excellence but also friendship, diversity, and inclusion.

As the Championships approach, we wish every competitor the very best of luck. Skate with confidence, determination, and pride, and most importantly, enjoy every moment on the ice.

To our Gold award participants who are taking their residential camp during these 5 days of activity we hope that this Civic Reception brings the camp to a successful conclusion!

⛸️🌍 Good luck and good skating to everyone taking part in the World Inclusivepara Skating Championships!

07/06/2026

🌍⛸️ Join the Inclusive Skating Summer Camp in Östersund, Sweden – Week 28, July 2026! ⛸️🌍

Inclusive Skating is delighted to invite skaters from around the world to attend the fantastic Inclusive Skating Camp now celebrating its fifth year of bringing together athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and friends for an unforgettable week of skating, learning, and friendship.

Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps on the ice or an elite athlete striving for excellence, there are a variety of training packages available to suit every level and ambition. The camp is supported by highly experienced coaches and volunteers who have extensive expertise across a wide range of disability groups, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

The camp offers much more than skating! Participants can enjoy a range of social and cultural activities, including visits to a traditional Swedish lake and opportunities to socialise with fellow skaters before and after training sessions.

With skaters travelling from every corner of the globe, this truly international event is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, develop your skating skills, and celebrate inclusion through sport.

We extend a particularly warm invitation to athletes involved with .sport , World Abilitysport, as well as all members of the wider Inclusive Skating community.

We wish all participants a wonderful camp, safe travels, and most importantly—good skating! ✨⛸️

06/06/2026

🌟 Potential opportunity for physically challenged Inclusive skaters - inaugural Guttman Games 2026 in Lahti, Finland

We are delighted to share news about a potential new international competition opportunity for our physically challenged athletes.

World abilitysport has invited Inclusive Skating to submit an application for Ice Skating to be included in the Guttman games 2026 scheduled to take place in Finland from 16th to the 21st of August 2026.

We appreciate that this opportunity comes at very short notice and we are currently working through the necessary arrangements with both WAS and the LOC.

Although Ice Skating has not yet been formally confirmed, We felt it was important to alert our community as early as possible to this exciting possibility. So we are attaching the current information pack for the Games. Please note that it does not yet include ice-skating - however the eligibility requirements and competition arrangements are expected to be broadly similar. The ice-skating schedule is still being developed and will be published as soon as it becomes available

⭐️ at this stage that are several steps to complete
1. approval of Inclusive Skating‘s application by the LOC
2. expressions of interest from eligible athletes
3. formal entry procedures once Ice Skating is confirmed

WAS has advised that entries for other sports are already open but that a separate entry process will be established for ice-skating participants. Therefore athlete should not be concerned about the current entry deadline at the end of this month.

if you maybe interested in participating please review the attached information and begin considering your availability and travel arrangements, while we continue working to secure this opportunities.

We will provide further updates as soon as additional information becomes available.

Good luck and good Skating to all potential participants. ⭐️

06/06/2026

⛸️ Potential International Opportunity for Physically Challenged Inclusive Skaters – The inaugural Guttman Games 2026 ⛸️ in Lahti, Finland

We are delighted to share news of a potential new international competition opportunity for our physically challenged athletes.

World Abilitysport has invited Inclusive Skating to submit an application for Ice Skating to be included in the Guttman Games 2026, scheduled to take place in Finland from 16-21st August 2026. We have been invited to fill a place that has become available following the unfortunate withdrawal of another sport from the programme.

We appreciate that this opportunity comes at very short notice, and we are currently working through the necessary arrangements with both World Abilitysport and the Local Organising Committee. While Ice Skating has not yet been formally confirmed, we felt it was important to alert our community as early as possible to this exciting possibility.

📄 We are attaching the current information pack for the Games. Please note that it does not yet include Ice Skating. However, the eligibility requirements and competition arrangements are expected to be broadly similar. The Ice Skating schedule is still being developed and will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Who is eligible?This opportunity is intended for:✅ Physically challenged athletes

At this stage, there are still several steps to complete
• Approval of Inclusive Skating's application by the Local Organising Committee
• Expressions of interest from eligible athletes
• Formal entry procedures once Ice Skating is confirmed.

World Abilitysport has advised that entries for other sports are already open and that a separate entry process will be established for Ice Skating participants. Therefore, athletes should not be concerned about the current entry deadline at the end of this month, as alternative arrangements will be put in place for skaters if our application is approved.

If you may be interested in participating, please review the attached information and begin considering your availability and travel arrangements while we continue working to secure this opportunity.

We will provide further updates as soon as additional information becomes available.

Good luck and good skating to all our potential participants! 🌍⛸️

05/06/2026

🌟 New Inclusive Skating Event Opportunities Available! 🌟

Exciting news for the Inclusive Skating community! We have updated our World Championship event opportunities, with a range of competitions, championships, development events, virtual and off ice classification and participation opportunities now available for skaters across our global community on ice and wheels.

We encourage all skaters, coaches, families, officials, and member organisations to review the latest opportunities and start planning for the season ahead. Whether you are taking your first steps into competition or preparing for international championships, there is something for everyone.

Our events provide pathways for skaters of all abilities to develop, achieve their goals, and enjoy the unique experience of Inclusive Skating in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 View the latest event opportunities here:
https://inclusiveskating.org/events

We look forward to welcoming skaters from around the world to our upcoming events and continuing to build opportunities for everyone to participate, compete, and succeed.