British Ice Skating to allow same-sex couples to compete in ice dance

Same-sex teams cannot compete beyond national levelGB follows national federations in Canada and FinlandSame-sex couples will be permitted to compete in ice dance in British events as of next season, including the national championships, British Ice Skating announced on Wednesday.However, same-sex teams cannot compete beyond the national level, as the International Skating Union’s rules stipulate pair and dance teams must comprise one man and one woman. Continue reading...