The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) has published the list of competitors for the IJS competitions in Sheffield on 27 to 31 August.

IW skaters taking part include Nikita Heathfield, who is among 54 skaters listed for the novice ladies, and Maggie Read, who is among 41 competitors in the junior ladies.

Former IW skater Charlotte Aiken and partner Josh Whidborne make a welcome return to competition after a period of illness, and are among the five entries listed for the senior dance event. Now based back in the UK at Lee Valley in London, Charlotte and Josh recently competed at the Ice Dance Summer Cup in Lyon, on 26 to 28 August, where they achieved 2nd in the free dance,scoring 68.95, and 3rd in the short, scoring 41.18.

NISA link: www.iceskating.org.uk/node/5531

Sheffield IJS results: www.obfusk.co.uk/SHEIJS12/

Summer Cup, Lyon: www.csndg.org