The European Association for the Philosophy of Sport is holding its 2nd conference, in conjunction with the British Philosophy of Sport Association, and are calling for abstracts. The special theme for this conference is “alternative body practices” concerned with Aesthetics, Naturism, Ecology and Holism towards a new description of Health, Wellness, Hedonism and Awareness. However, other topics in the philosophy of sport will also be welcomed.
Location: Lorraine University, Nancy, France
Dates: 17-19 April 2014
Deadline for abstract: 1 December 2013
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
Besides the usual individual papers, proposals for panel discussions with a list of no more than 5 participants are also welcome.
Papers must be prepared in English or French. The Programme Committee are very keen to encourage contributors to submit early versions of abstracts or papers for comment and for advice on language issues. We are happy to receive abstract submissions any time from now.
- Abstract (200-300 words) final submission date: December 1st 2013
- Accepted abstracts will receive notification: January 15th 2014
- Required format is MS Word Times New Roman 12pt, single spacing, with indicative bibliography; all to fit on one side of A4
Concerning abstract submission in English or related
Proposal: Title, Biography, Email, Abstract (200 words), 5 key words (1 December 2013)
Email to: s.j.parry@leeds.ac.uk
Acceptance after review by Scientific Committee (15 January 2014)
Concerning abstract submission in French or related
Proposal: Title, Biography, Email, Abstract (200 words), 5 key words (1 December 2013)
Email to: bernard.andrieu@univ-lorraine.fr
Acceptance after review by Scientific Committee (15 January 2014)
Publication
Final papers may be considered for publication in a range of journals associated with EAPS and its members, in accordance with normal submission guidelines, e.g: Sport, Ethics and Philosophy; Acta Universitatis Carolinae – Kinanthropologica; etc. With SFPS and its members: in accordance with normal submission guidelines, e.g: Corps; Sociétés; Recherches & Education.
Conference Registration and Fees
- Download Conference Registration Form here [unfortunately the registration form won’t be available until February].
- Fees: €130 for EAPS members and for SFPS; €150 for non-members (€10 reduction from above fees for early registration (before March 31st 2011)); €40 full-time student, retired/unwaged member; (€50) non-member
- EAPS membership costs €15 for 3 years (for the period 1st May 2013- 30th April 2017) or €5 for full-time student, retired & unwaged members.
- SFPS membership costs €15 for 3 years (for the period 1st May 2013- 30th April 2017) or €5 for full-time student, retired & unwaged members.
- All fees to be paid in EURO only, at Registration.
There will also be a 3-course conference dinner will take place on the evening of 18 April at a cost of €40. http://www.grandcafefoy.com/francais.html
Accommodation
Of course, colleagues may wish to arrange their own accommodation, but here are some options:
- Hostel-type accommodation: €30-40 pppn. This is a great opportunity for students, and those on low budgets. We need to book these rooms as soon as possible, preferably by the end of Feb 2014. http://www.crous-nancy-metz.fr/sites/crous/accueil/logement/logementpassagers Service logement Nancy OO(21) 03 83 91 88 00 logement@crous-nancy-metz.fr
- Hotel de Guize (basic accommodation, single (€55) or double (€80) rooms, 5 minutes’ walk to Place Stanilas). We need to give number of rooms required, plus names, by 10th Feb 2014. http://www.hoteldeguise.com/fr/index.php
- Hotel IBIS ibis Nancy Sainte Catherine (€69) http://www.accorhotels.com/fr/hotel-1393-ibis-nancy-sainte-catherine/index.shtml
- Hotel PARK INN Radisson (€114) http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-nancy
- Alternatively, book yourself as soon as possible: Residence Maison des Chercheurs (Tram (Station “Vélodrome”) , Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport acommodation) Single (€56) or double rooms (€80). Prices include breakfast. http://www.nancy.residences-apparthotel.com/
Travel
The Faculty of Sport is 50 minutes from the Metz airport (by Taxi or Bus Navette) http://www.metz-nancy-lorraine.aeroport.fr & 20 mins from City Centre by 128 Bus Station “Faculté du Sport Staps” or Tram Station “Vélodrome”. Bus timetables: http://mob.reseau-stan.com
TGV Paris-Nancy-Paris : €115.
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to the Conference Organisers:
Pr Bernard Andrieu Bernard.andrieu@univ-lorraine.fr
Prof Dr Jim Parry s.j.parry@leeds.ac.uk
More details can be found here: http://staps-nancy.univ-lorraine.fr and http://philosophyofsport.eu