Axel jumps, back spins and salchows are all being performed to the highest standards at Dundee Ice Arena this weekend in the Dundee Open figure skating competition.
Around 300 skaters, aged seven to 24 from all over the United Kingdom are taking part in the three-day competition organised by the city’s figure skating club.
There are novices in their first competitive events and seasoned professionals including 10 times British ladies champion and Winter Olympic hopeful Jenna McCorkell from Northern Ireland.
Jenna’s coach and event organiser Simon Briggs said: “She is one of our top skaters here to take the opportunity to a get a competitive start to an important season.
“It’s a tribute to Dundee that she’s taking part. After Dundee she and the top skaters will be off to Sheffield for the next big competition in our season.”
Other top performers this weekend include seven times Scottish champion Karly Robertson and British men’s champion Matthew Parr, both of Dundee.
Simon said another important aspect is that the weekend has attracted judges from the International Skating Union.
“A high standard of judging will be good for the skaters. They are able to notice things and this will help the skaters to perform at their best,” he said.
The open competition began on Friday and runs until Sunday afternoon.
The public are invited to see the skating stars of today and maybe tomorrow in action.