About Us
Edinburgh University Ice Skating Club is focused on bringing an open and inclusive atmosphere to ice skating, welcoming advanced skaters, those just learning to step onto the ice and everyone in between. Overcoming the intimidation of the ice, our club strives to foster a strong community to support one another, learn new skills and share the joys of skating. While our members are not authorised to provide coaching, we are able to offer guidance and support to newer skaters as well as contacts to certified BIS coaches operating at the rink.
Get to know your fellow skaters at our weekly sessions, social events and occasional watch parties for larger figure skating events.
Check out our socials at @iceksatesoc.edi on TikTok and @iceskateclub.edi on Instagram. For any questions or concerns, please write to our email: ice.skating@ed.ac.uk
Events & Competitions
You can get involved in a number of competitions throughout the year:
- Scottish Inter-university Ice Skating Competition 2027 (in March hosted by Aberdeen University Ice Skating Club)
- Edinburgh University Home Competition (tbc)
Coaching
- Megan Pekkarinen - Off-ice Training Coach / Group Skating Session
Recreational Opportunities
Members can expect biweekly (twice a week) skating sessions at Murrayfield Ice Arena and weekly off-ice training led by a certified coach.
Semester 2 also offers members the opportunity to showcase their skills at an annual Scottish inter-university figure skating competition, as a way to provide first-time skaters a taste of the competition environment. Additionally, the club occasionally organises regional day trips to neighbouring rinks across Scotland and even international excursions to visit larger ice rinks to foster a sense of adventure and community within its members.
Training Timetable
| Session Type | Day | Time | Location |
| Skating Session | Wednesdays | 18:00-21:00 | Murrayfield Ice Arena |
| Off-ice Training | TBC | TBC | The Pleasance |
Membership Information:
Members must purchase a Sports Union membership. Anyone can join the taster sessions without a membership. Club memberships are required to attend off-ice sessions, socials and skate trips. Everyone must purchase skating tickets apart from the club memberships.
Committee Contacts
Position
| Name |
| Preisdent | Cale Spalding |
| Treasurer | Yumi Sakurada |
| Secretary | Sofea Arif |
2025/26 Club Highlights
- We hosted the Scottish Inter-university Ice Skating Competition in March
- We were shortlisted for a Student Award
- We moved from EUSA to the Sports Union
Membership Information
At Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU), we are committed to creating an environment where everyone belongs.
By purchasing our club membership, you are recognised as an active member of our club and of agree to abide by the EUSU Constitution and Bye-Laws the club’s membership terms, Constitution and Bye-Laws, and all EUSU policies.
As a member of the EUSU community, you are also expected to uphold the wider University of Edinburgh policies .