We would like to invite and welcome all who have an interest in social identity and sport, physical activity and exercise to Liverpool Hope University, to take part in the 3^rd International Conference on Social Identity in Sport (ICSIS). Liverpool Hope University pursues a path of excellence in scholarship and collegial life without reservation or hesitation. The University’s distinctive philosophy is to ‘educate in the round’ – mind, body and spirit – in the quest for Truth, Beauty and Goodness. With a history extending 175 years, Liverpool Hope has developed a strong tradition of scholarship and research in key disciplines.

The International Conference on Social Identity in Sport (ICSIS) aims to bring together leading research and applied experts/practitioners who explore sport, exercise and physical activity from a Social Identity Approach (SIA) from across the globe. Substantial progress has been made in research and applied practice that uses a SIA to gain a better understanding of key concepts, that are crucial within sport, exercise, physical activity and social contexts, some of these include (but not limited to):

• Attributions
• Leadership
• Teamwork and group performance
• Physical activity
• Group-based physical activity participation
• Youth development
• Team development
• Social Support
• Emotions
• Communication
• Mental health and Resilience
• Career transitions (sport/disability/veterans)
• Fan behaviour
• Athletic Identity
• Sports Participation and Performance
• Politics and sport
• Motivation

ICSIS 3 will be taking place from the 25^th June – 28^th June 2022 at Liverpool Hope University. We will be building on the success of previous ICSIS events by adding an extra day to the conference program and social events, allowing more time and opportunities to hear from presenters, network with colleagues from around the world and plan for the future in regards to all things related to social identity and sport, physical activity and exercise. The conference will welcome delegates from 2pm on the 25^th June, providing an opportunity to catch up, socialise, visit the city of Liverpool in the afternoon. This will be followed by a welcome and social event in the evening.

The conference will officially begin (with registration from 8:30-9:30am) at 9:30 am on the 26^th June with a welcome to Liverpool Hope University and overview of the conference program. Full conference program will then begin on the 26^th and finish on the 28^th June (4:30pm). Included in the conference will be a number of social events on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday, related to sport and social identity as well as the conference gala dinner hosted at Liverpool Hope University on the evening of the 27^th June. We look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool Hope University and look forward to providing all delegates a welcoming, supportive and enriching experience throughout the event.

Click this Conference table link to download a PDF copy of the conference schedule.

Please find below details of the conference packages we have on offer for delegates. All rooms available in the full conference package are single en-suite rooms on the Liverpool Hope campus. We have a small number of double rooms available for those who may be travelling in a couple, (as delegates or socially) or for those who would like to upgrade to a higher price. Please note these are limited in number. Please contact Simon Kawycz (kawyczs@hope.ac.uk) to discuss this as an option and for final costs.

Option 1 - Full Conference Package: £390

• 3 nights’ accommodation – Sat, Sun, Monday: Single en-suite room
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner each day
• Access to full conference (Sat -Tuesday)
• All Social Events - Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Conference Gala Dinner (Monday)
• Delegate conference pack

Option 2 – No accommodation Conference Package: £285

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner each day
• Access to full conference (Sat -Tuesday)
• All Social Events - Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Conference Gala Dinner (Monday)
• Delegate conference pack

Option 3 - Full Conference Package + Extra nights stay (28^th June): £440

• 3 nights’ accommodation – Sat, Sun, Monday: Single en-suite room
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner each day
• Access to full conference (Sat -Tuesday)
• All Social Events - Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Conference Gala Dinner (Monday)
• Delegate conference pack
• Extra nights’ accommodation – Bed and breakfast

Please click on the following link to choose your package and register for the conference:

Register for the conference.

Abstract Submission Deadline:

Abstract submission is now open and will close on the 15^th April 2022.

Presentation Options:

There are 2 options available for presenting at ICSIS. Abstracts are invited for both options (see Abstract Submission Guidelines on how to identify which option you would like to present)

Option 1: Full Presentation

• Length: 7mins (+2-3mins for questions) - Traditional verbal presentation with accompanying slide presentation
• Content: Studies that have been completed in a relevant area for the conference (abstracts can be submitted with results pending. Complete abstract with results will be required closer to the conference start)

Option 2: Blitz Presentation

• Length: 3mins (3 slides maximum, no question time but discussion time with delegates after all blitz presentations have been delivered)
• Content: Studies that have been completed in a relevant area for the conference. There are three options related to potential content -

(1) Studies that have been completed

(2) Studies that are ongoing (at time of conference)

(3) Potential future research study in relevant area

Submitting your abstract

Abstract should be submitted electronically via email, with the subject heading of 'Abstract Submission', to the following address: icsis2021@hope.ac.uk

Abstract submission is now open and will close on the 15^th April 2022.

We look forward to receiving your abstract and will inform presenters by the 20^th April.

Please follow the Abstract Submission Guidelines format for all abstract submissions. A template can be found here: Abstract submission guidelines

Any questions please contact: Simon Kawycz, Conference Lead coordinator (kawyczs@hope.ac.uk or icsis2021@hope.ac.uk)