About Shard
Skating support that meets you where you are
Adult skating coaching from Shard (former six-time GB Artistic Roller Skating Champion) - experienced skater, coach and judge
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Hey, I'm Shard
I've spent a huge part of my life on skates - training, competing, coaching and judging within artistic roller skating. I competed for well over 10 years and became a six-time Great British Artistic Roller Skating Figure Champion, but what I enjoy most now is helping other skaters understand their own movement.
After taking some time away from skating and finding my way back to it, I've realised how much I enjoy helping people break things down. Sometimes it's a small adjustment in posture, timing, balance or foot position that helps something finally make sense.
You do not need to be an artistic roller skater to work with me. My background is artistic skating, but the foundations I teach - balance, posture, edge control, body position, timing and confidence - can support lots of different skating styles.
Whether you're new to skating, returning after time away, or working on a specific skill, this is a calm, encouraging space to improve at your own pace.
6× GB Champion
Experienced Coach
Judging Experience
Shard's Skating Journey
A life on wheels
My First Pair of Skates
Received my first pair of roller skates (inlines) and taught myself to skate in the garden.
First Competition
Entered my first artistic roller skating competition and won first place.
National Recognition
Began competing at national level, earning recognition for artistic figure skating.
Consecutive Six-Time GB Champion
Became a six-time Great British Artistic Roller Skating Figure Champion.
Representing Team GB
Began skating internationally, representing Team GB in Germany, Portugal and Slovenia.
Shard's Skate School
After getting back into skating and exploring different styles, my real passion now is taking everything I have built up over a lifetime on wheels and using it to help others with their skating.
The Shard's Approach
Foundations First
We'll start with what matters most: balance, posture, control, body position and confidence. Strong foundations make every skating skill easier to understand.
Clear, Practical Feedback
I'll help you see what is happening in your skating and give you simple, focused things to work on next.
Adult-Focused Support
This is a calm, encouraging space for adult skaters. No pressure, no competition focus - just support that meets you where you are.
Please note: Shard's Skate School provides educational skating guidance based on my skating, coaching and judging experience. It is not medical, physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, nutrition or mental health advice. If you have any physical concerns, please speak to an appropriate professional before skating.
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