The Hellenic Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (P.E.P.G.A.S.), celebrating the 10th anniversary since its establishment, is pleased to announce a two-day seminar, in which all are invited to actively participate.

THEME: “Mediterranean Culture and Women in Sport”

PLACE: Thessaloniki, Greece

DATES: 4-5 November, 2005

THE CONTEXT: Culture has always been a significant parameter that reinforce sex-role stereotypes and constrain women’s involvement in sport and physical activity.
The multiplicity of Mediterranean Culture with their peculiar social and sports environments have also played its unique role in determining women’s position and advancement in many spheres of social life, including sports and physical activity.

THE EVENT: International experts come together to examine the various issues affecting women’s participation in sport and physical activity in the Mediterranean region, focusing on similarities and differences. They will share their views and experiences and join their efforts in identifying and formulating future directions.

THE LOCATION: Thessaloniki the second biggest city in Greece after Athens, offers
international standards in accommodation, communications, cuisine, and entertainment. Moreover, its commitment to advancing the role of women in sports, on all levels, roles and functions – home city of P.E.P.G.A.S - make it an ideal location to convene a seminar of all those interested in the many potentialities of women’s involvement in sport.

THE SITE: The seminar will be held in the Conference Room of the Central Library of Local Authority of Thessaloniki with state of the art facilities, located in the centre of the
Deadline for submission of abstracts 30th September 2005.

CONGRESS TOPICS

• Sports Leadership
• Sports Research
• Sexual Harassment
• Structure and Function of Sports Associations
• Sports Roles and Functions.
• Sports Law
• Good Sports Practices
• Sports in Education and Physical education
• Sports Media and women

Accommodation:
Overnight accommodation is the responsibility of the individual participant. The following hotels has a special agreement with P.E.P.G.A.S:

1. MACEDONIA PALLACE: A CLASS: www.grecotel.gr
Tel.: +302310-897201
Fax: +302310-897211
2. ELECTRA PALACE: A CLASS: www.electra-hotels.com
Tel.: +302310-294000
Fax: +302310-294001
3. IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL: B CLASS: www.ad-imperial-hotel.gr
E-mail: imper10@otenet.gr
Tel.: +302310-508300
Fax: +302310-548698
4. ASTORIA: B CLASS

5. A B C HOTEL: B CLASS www.hotelabc.gr
Tel.: +302310-265421
Fax: +302310-276542

Registration Fees
Registration fee: EURO 40
(includes coffee/tea/beverages, welcome reception & booklet with abstracts):
The registration fee is to be paid on site. Maximum number of participants 150

Enrolment shall be sent to: vasgias@hotmail.com

Please mark your intention to submit a presentation or poster on the registration form.
Poster Size: max. 1,00 m (height) x 0,70 (width).

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact the organizing committee:

Alexandra Lailoglou, Phd
Vice-President - PEPGAS
E-Mail: ax1971@otenet.gr
Phone: 30 2310 310542

Vaso Giasoglou, MA
Secretary Treasurer- PEPGAS
E-Mail: vasgias@hotmail.com
Phone: 30 2310 616791

For French speaking participants contact:
Filippos Filippou, PhD
Email : dimvarsami@sch.gr

Official Language
English, French and Greek will be the official languages of the seminar, with simultaneous translation into French and English.
English may be used for poster presentations.

Preliminary Programme

Friday 4th November:

08:30 – 09:45 Registration

10:00 – 10:30 Opening and Welcome

10:30 – 11:00 Keynote Speaker

11:00 -11:30 Coffee/tea break

11:30 – 13:00 Keynote Speakers

13: 00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:20 Paper Sessions

15:20 – 15:40 Coffee/tea break

15:40 – 17:00 Paper Sessions

17:30 -19:00 Welcome Informal Reception

Saturday 5th November

09:00 – 09:15 Welcome & Instructions

09:15 – 10:45 Keynote Speakers

10:45 – 11:15 Coffee/tea break

11:15 – 13:15 Panel of Experts

13:15 - 14:15 Lunch

14:15 – 15:30 Paper Sessions

15: 30 – 16: 00 Coffee/tea break

16:00 – 17:00 Paper Sessions

17: 00 – 17: 30 Farwell and closing remarks

17: 30 Thank you and Have a safe trip home! Organizing committee!

Poster Presentations will be displaced throughout the Seminar

Post Conference: Sightseeing (Optional) Sunday 6th November

Contact person : Ourania Matsouka, PhD
email: oumatsou@phyed.duth.gr

Registration Form
"Mediterranean Culture and Women in Sport"
November 4-5, 2005 in Thessaloniki, Greece
Title Prof. ¦ Dr. ¦ Mr. ¦ Ms. ¦
Surname First Name
Organisation / Institution
Street or P.O. Box
Zip-Code City
Country
Phone Fax
Email
I intend to present paper ____ poster ____
Title:

Deadline of submission is September 30, 2005.
Date / Signature: _________________________________________________________________
Please return by fax to: +30 23960 41759

Abstract Format

All abstracts should not exceed 250 words and must be typed, single-spaced using 10 point, Times New Roman font, inside the margins of the page below. (Download Word doc 91 KB))

Each abstract should include the following: Presenting Author Surname, Presenting Author First Name, Title of Abstract, Authors (including the Presenting Author), Institution, City, Country, Phone, Fax, Email.

Each abstract should include the headings: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion and should be submitted in English or French.

Each abstract will be independently reviewed by at least two experts in the field. The accepted or rejected abstracts will be notified electronically by 10th of October.