Latest Update from Regent Skating Club
March 2026
March saw the start of the GB Skate Artistic UK competition circuit with six of our younger
elite skaters travelling to the UK to compete in the Nationals.
The first time running their 2026 programs on a big floor and they did their club proud in a
tough competition showing not only their amazing skating skills but great resilience and
sportsmanship.
Regent Skating Club also hosted Emma Thiele for a training weekend for all our National
and Championship skaters. Emma is the current Senior Ladies Solo Dance British
Champion and was able to share some of her wonderful skills with Jersey’s skaters.
April 2026
Over Easter weekend some of our promotional skaters competed in the Basic Promotional
Cup, a new competition for this group of skaters as part of the new 2026 GB competition
structure. Again, it was the first time these skaters got to run their programs on a big floor
and get their first roll art scores. We are very proud of all their achievements.
Medals were awarded to Francesca for 2nd place in the Espoir age category and to Serenity
who placed 3rd in the Cadet age category.
The middle of the month saw the turn of the more senior group of elite skaters at their first
GB competition of the season demonstrating their great enthusiasm and willing.
Medals went to Jack Ovens for 2nd place in the Youth age category with Hannah L achieving 1st
place in the Junior age group.
Jack was proud to represent Team GB in the German Cup, in Freiberg, at the end of the
month. Achieving some high technical scores in two performances, Jack finished in silver
medalist position having skated with confidence and determination.
May 2026
In early May, Sasah and Keilah, two of Regent’s coaches took part in a skating training day
in the UK, sharing their knowledge with many skaters from across the British Isles, upskilling
their own coaching progress. Regent’s elite skaters also went along for their own learning
development with access to many of the UK’s top coaches for this fantastic opportunity.
Further European travel took place in May, both in Italy, first being the Sedmak Bressan
International Cup in Trieste. Martha competing in her first international competition, with
Sophie and Libby as seasoned Team GB representatives earning some impressive scores.
The week after Libby and Hannah L represented Team GB at the World Cup Last Chance
competition in Cesena, Italy. All skaters showed great determination and energy despite the
high temperatures.