International Football Institute Conference 2005
Women, Football and Europe
Monday 13th to Thursday 16th June 2005
Conference Announcement and Call for Academic Papers
Women's football is one of the fastest growing sports in Britain. There
has been a parallel growth in the number of people interested and
involved in various aspects of the game, including supporting, coaching,
development, organising, officiating, fundraising, and media
representation. Women's football has also become an emerging and
exciting area of study at a global level and attracts a growing body of
scholars from across various disciplines. By providing a forum for both
those involved at a practical level and scholarly engagement into
women's football, this conference recognises the importance, depth and
variety of such activity. Subsequently those who contribute to the
conference will enhance the knowledge base regarding women's football in
Europe for those operating in all areas of the game.
The hosting of the UEFA Women's Championship 2005 in the North West of
England is a major event in an important year for women's football in
Britain and Europe.
As part of the 2005 Championship the IFI will host 'Women, Football and
Europe', the first ever international conference of its kind. The
conference is to be held in conjunction with Sport England as part of
the Euro 2005 Legacy Programme whose objectives are:
- To increase awareness of women's football
- To increase participation in women's football and sport generally
- To raise awareness of health issues and the contribution sport can
make to deliver health programmes
- To create a legacy programme that extends across the North West
Aim and Objectives
The aim of the Conference is to provide a forum to engage those
involved at all levels of women's football. The key objectives are:
- To bring together academics, coaches, players, practitioners, media
representatives and supporters of women's football
- To develop and expand existing knowledge of women's football in and
across the continent of Europe
- To raise awareness and instil an engagement in women's football in
line with the Euro 2005 Legacy Programme
- To celebrate the hosting of the 2005 Championship in the North West
of England
- To explore the diversity of women's football development and current
issues across the continent
The Editorial Board wishes to invite abstracts in the following areas
relating to women's football:
- Coaching, performance and science
- Community and club schemes
- Coverage and representation in the media
- Cultural studies and diversity
- Funding, finance and sponsorship initiatives
- Grass-roots and elite level programmes
- History and development
- Sociological themes and perspectives
Please note, all paper presenters will need to register for the
conference and pay the registration fee which will be in the region of
£200 (ex accommodation) for the three days of the conference.
For further information about the conference and to submit and abstract
contact Emma Woodward on +44 (0) 1772 892654 or by e-mail
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