Jennie Hughes

• Coach to Inclusive skaters.
• Show and event coordinator.
• Mentor to trainee coaches.
• I’ve also done work for CBeebies directing a skating show.
• CBBC appearing in Hank Zipzer Christmas special and many skating camps.
• I enjoy working with skaters of all ages and levels on and off the ice.

Sarah Pilkington-Smith

• I started skating in the late 1990’s at Bradford Ice Arena and I have been committed to the sport and to Bradford Ice Skating Club ever since.
• I was often asked to represent Bradford in team competitions.
• I was a national competitor at many levels.
• I completed all of the Field Move levels (highest level being Inter Silver) by 13 years old.
• In 2010, I completed my Level 2 Coaching qualification and I have been actively coaching since then.
• I have the relevant certification to teach and enter skaters into Singles IJS competitions and NISA tests.
• I hold level 5 Dance tests although my preferred disciplines for teaching are in Free Skating and Field Moves.
• I enjoy being part of the coaching team and participating in the Club’s Summer School Camp and Christmas Show’s.
• I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, giving me experience with all ages and learning abilities.
• My lessons are available for complete beginner to NISA Level skaters.

Sarah George

• British Solo Ice Dance champions
• International competitors
• Inclusive skaters
• Mentor to trainee coaches
• National medalists at all levels
• International show skating experience
• Show and event coordinator

Millie Paterson

• Team GB Ice Dancer
• Youth Olympic Athlete
• International Ice Dancer
• British & Scottish Solo Ice Dance Shampion

Uri Brekov

• N.C.C.C.P. Level 3 Coach.
• Trained in Olympic Ice Skating School in Ukraine.
• Gold and Silver medallist in Ukrainian National and International competitions in Pair Skating.
• Former Principal skater in Russian show on ice.
• Diploma of Higher Education in Sport Psychology and Sport Science.
• 35 years of coaching experience (20 years in Bradford).
• Coach Novice, Primary, Junior and Senior competitors including Primary British Champion, Junior Grand Prix Competitors, Senior Championship Competitors.
• NISA international squad and Team GB Coach.
• International Skating Camps Coach.

Karen Goodwin

• NCCP Level 4 Performance Coach.
• Inter Gold Medalist in Figure and Free.
• Awarded The National Young Coach of the Year 2000.
• I have been coaching for over 23 Years.

• World Senior Championships.
• European Youth Olympics.
• World University Games.
• Junior World Championships.
• Junior and Senior Grand Prix Events.
• Coach to British Champion and Medalists of all levels.
• Worked for 3 years for the ITV show Dancing on Ice coaching the celebrities.
• Coached and organised various skating schools in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Leah Canning

• Competitor at Junior ladies & high level BIS competitions.
• Experience in professional ice skating shows across Europe, UAE and UK.
• Graduate in BSc Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University.
• Specialised graduate in MSc Psychology of Sport & Exercise – accredited by the British Psychology Society.
• Additional experience as a dancer with The Northern Ballet Theatre and a variety of other dance and musical theatre show productions since the age of 3.

Bryony – Level 2 BIS Coach

• Bryony began skating at the age of 5, and has around 18 years experience on the ice.
• Competed and trained both nationally and internationally.
• Competed in the British National Championships at Novice, Junior and Senior.
• Learnt from some of the worlds best coaches and attended ice camps with Olympic medalists.
• Still competing competitively in Senior Ladyies BIS.

Franki Wilson

• British National Champion in Novice Pairs Skating
• 2000 and British National Bronze medalist in Junior Pairs Skating 2001
• Previous British National Junior Development Squad member
• Trained with world renowned figure skating coaches at international skating camps
• British National medalist in Adult Masters
• Singles Free Skating 2016-2019
• Ongoing national and international competitor at Adult Masters level

Chanice Jeffrey

• British Ice Skating Level 2 Coach
• Trained in both Free and Ice Dance Disciplines
• 3x British Championships Competitor
• Professional Show Skater with “Disney on Ice”

• The fundamental basic skating skills, which benefits both aspiring Figure Skaters and Hockey Players.
• Building confidence in my skaters, whether it is to attempt a new spin or jump, or to be able to skate around the rink unassisted.