14th World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport
We are pleased to announce that the 14th World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport (WCPAS) will be hosted by Middlesex University in London during 27-30 August 2024. The new ISPAS Accreditation framework will also be launched at this WCPAS.
Sponsored by:
Main topics
- Sports Performance
- Analysis of Coaching Behaviours
- Performance Analysis of Team Sports
- Performance Analysis of Individual Sports
- Performance Analysis in Youth Sport
- Performance Analysis in Health and Senior Sport
- Performance Analysis of Elite Athletes and Teams
- Technology and Performance Analysis Systems
- Technology in Sports Coaching
- Computer Science in Sport
- Data Analytics
- Effectiveness of Performance Analysis Support
- Analysis of Technique
- Technical Effectiveness
- Tactical Evaluation
- Patterns of Play
- Biomechanics
- Motion Analysis
- Observational Analysis of Injury Risk
- Neuromotor Control
- Motor Learning and Feedback
- Work Rate, Physical Demands
- Coaching Process
- Analysis of Referees
Keynote Speakers
Zaheer Shah |
Professor Nic James |
Chris Connelly |
Andy Blake |
Dr Stafford Murray |
Kate Burke |
Professor Peter O'Donoghue |
Hannah Jowitt |
Professor Sasaki Koh |
Lewis Avery |
WCPAS Schedule
| Tuesday 27 August | Wednesday 28 August | Thursday 29 August | Friday 30 August | |
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| 8.30 | Coffees | Registration & Coffees | Registration & Coffees | Coffees |
| 9.00 | Registration | Keynote Speaker 3 Zaheer Shah |
Keynote Speaker 7 Andrew Blake Sponsored by Catapult |
Keynote Speaker 10 Dr Ryan Groom |
| 10.00 | Coffees | Coffees | Coffees | Coffees |
| 10.30 | Opening Ceremony | Parallel Sessions 3&4 | Parallel Sessions 7&8 | ISPAS AGM |
| 11.30 | ISPAS Accreditation LAUNCH | Keynote Speaker 4 Professor Peter O'Donoghue |
Keynote Speaker 8 Lewis Avery |
Closing ceremony |
| 12.30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | END |
| 14.00 | Keynote Speaker 1 Kate Burke |
Keynote Speaker 5 Chris Connelly |
Keynote Speaker 9 Professor Nic James |
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| 15.00 | Coffees & Poster Session 1 | Coffees & Poster Session 2 | Coffees & Poster Session 3 | |
| 16.00 | Parallel Sessions 1&2 | Parallel Sessions 5&6 | Parallel Sessions 9&10 | |
| 17.00 | Keynote Speaker 2 Dr Stafford Murray & Hannah Jowitt |
Keynote Speaker 6 Professor Koh Sasaki |
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| 18.00 | END | END | ||
| 19.00 - 22.00 | Conference Dinner |
Venue
The conference will be held in Hendon Campus at Middlesex University in London. Full address: Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, NW4 4BT
Our main campus in Hendon, north London, is located 10 minutes from the Northern line and Thameslink rail line, both of which take you to central London in under 30 minutes.
Close to the North Circular and A41, our prime location combines a spacious campus with excellent transport links.
Official transport guidance from University Website.
Plan your journey to the Hendon Campus by using Transport For London Journey Planner.
Train Stations
- Hendon Central Underground - Northern Line
- Hendon Rail Station - Overground
Airports
- London Heathrow
- London City Airport
- London Stanstead Airport
- London Luton Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
Accommodation
Popular accommodations nearby to the Campus are shown below:
Abstract Submission
Abstract guidelines for ISPAS Conferences and Workshops (Format as used by The International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, further guidance). Abstract template must be used.
The abstract must not exceed 200 words and it must summarise the paper, giving a clear indication of why the work was undertaken (Introduction), the methodology, a summary of the results and discussion, and the conclusions it contains. It should be inserted in the article after the Authors' names and addresses, indented by 1 cm. from both sides of the normal text (i.e. 4 cm. margin in total), in bold and in italics, Times New Roman font size 12, single line spaced.
Please note: The first named author is expected to register and present. Maximum of two abstracts can be submitted and presented by a registered participant.
The authors must indicate their preferred format (oral, poster or e-poster) presentation. The organising committee cannot guarantee inclusion of the abstract in the requested format.
| 01 March | Registration and abstract submissions open |
| 30 June | Abstract deadline |
| 15 July | Author notification |
| 31 July | Presenting authors deadline for registration |
| 09 August | Registration closes |
Registration
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From | Until | Full Registration | ISPAS Accredited Member | Student |
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| Early Bird Deadline | 1 March 2024 | 30 June 2024 | £400 | £375 | £300 |
| Normal Registration from | 1 July 2024 | 09 August 2024 | £450 | £425 | £350 |
| Congress Dinner in London | 01 March 2024 | 31 July 2024 | £85 | £85 | £85 |
Congress committees
| Organising Committee | Organising Committee |
|---|---|
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Dr Nimai Parmar Chair of Organising Committee Dr Scott Nicholls |
Professor Nic James - Co-Chair of Scientific Committee Dr Ryan Groom |
Award
In association with Routledge we are pleased to announce 3x Routledge Young Researcher Awards worth €150 (equivalent to £125) cash prize.
To apply please submit the below to n.parmar@mdx.ac.uk
- A one page document evidencing why you should be awarded the Routledge Young Researcher Award
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Your abstract (the abstract must also be submitted to the conference system)
- Evidence of student status (University stamped letter)
The deadline is: 30 June 2024. You must have submitted your abstract in order to be eligible for the award.
Sponsorship and exhibitors
For sponsorship and exhibitor information please contact N.Parmar@mdx.ac.uk