The Imperial Coaching Team
Justin Wootten
Lead Coach
Our Lead Coach is Justin Wootten. Justin is a former International Athlete who has represented GB at every level culminating in the World Championships. As a multi time British Champion, he has extended himself further working with the GBSA in a number of key roles. He is a Team GB Team Manager, one of the current Directors of GBSA and is the highest qualified coach in GB. He is a level 3 World Skate Dance Coach which is the highest coaching accolade that can be achieved. Justin is one of only two coaches to receive this accreditation for Dance Skating in GB.
Justine Jordan- Wootten
Dance and Free Tech Lead
Justine is Justin's wife and was his Dance partner. She is a two time British Dance Couples Champion and competed for Team GB at every level including World Championships. Justine started skating at the age of two years old so clearly has skating in her blood. Justine is renowned for her attention for detail as she is the Technical Lead at the club and also a serving committee member. Justine undertakes a number of key admin roles for GBSA and in the club such as Competition entries administrator and is the Child Protection officer.
Amy Read
Technical & Choreography
Amy is a multi medal winning World Class skater - medalling a numerous National Competitions. For all of her skating career, Amy represented Team GB internationally, leading to her highest achievement of representing GB at the World Championships for Ladies Solo Dance. Amy is a whizz when it comes to programme choreography and loves to construct the Freedance and Style Dance programmes for the Elite Competitive Squad. In addition, Amy also coaches all of the skaters from the Learn To Skate Sessions and the Development Squad.