The conference welcomes contributions from speakers with either 'academic' or 'industry' backgrounds. The intent is to provide space for theoretically informed debate as well as the practical insights and experiences of sport practitioners. Academic speakers are required to undergo a double-blind refereeing process, with abstracts submitted to the SRE scientific committee. (Please note that before submission to referees, the anonymity of academic applicants will be protected by removal of text indentifying authors). Industry speakers are invited to submit an abstract, which will not undergo a double-blind refereeing process, but instead receive open feedback and advice from the SRE practioner committee.

Delegates wishing to offer a paper in the program are required to submit an abstract of up to 300 words via email attachment, as per the attached templates for academic speakers  and industry speakers . The documents should be sent to the email address Daryl.Adair@uts.edu.au.  Authors should expect to receive feedback on their submissions within two weeks. There are suggested themes for the conference, but speakers with topics outside those areas are also encouraged to send in abstracts.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES: ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

1. Choose a title that clearly indicates the subject matter of your paper.
2. Specify whether your paper presents discernible findings or is a work in progress.
3. Identify the research problem or question under focus, and explain why you regard it as important. 
4. Locate your inquiry in the context of previous research/knowledge.
5. State the main point and argument of your proposed presentation.
6. Locate your discussion in the context of your theoretical position and research paradigm.
7. Identify sources and/or data you have drawn upon to make the analysis.
8. In conclusion, state what your paper contributes to a wider body of academic knowledge.
9. A bibliography or list of references should not be included in the abstract.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS

1. Choose a title that clearly indicates the subject matter of your paper.
2. Specify whether your paper presents discernible findings or is a work in progress.
3. Identify the problem or question under focus, and explain why you regard it as important. 
4. Locate your inquiry in the context of previous industry knowledge.
5. State the main point and argument of your proposed presentation.
6. Identify sources and/or data you have drawn upon to make the analysis.
7. In conclusion, state what your paper contributes to industry knowledge.
8. A bibliography or list of references should not be included in the abstract.