Danish national newspaper Jyllands Posten has printed an article by ISCA President Mogens Kirkeby. This article raises valid questions on the impact and influence of the Olympic Games on Sport for All. The article is translated and taken from the original article which appeared in Jyllands Posten on 26 August 2008. Questions regarding this article can be directed to info@isca-web.org or mk@isca-web.org.  READ THE ARTICLE HERE.

ISCA is pleased to announce that  over 25 persons from 11 different countries including Germany, France and Sweden have signed up for the seminar. Registration for the ISCA DGI seminar on children’s fitness is closed.

The purpose of the seminar is to create awareness of the issue and establish a foundation for future strategies in “Sport for All” on children’s fitness. The target group of the seminar are decision makers, project managers and other actors working with or with an interest in physical activities for children. The seminar takes place September 18-19 at DGI-byen in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Participants in the seminar will

• gain concrete theoretical and practical knowledge on the subject of children’s fitness.
• get an updated picture of the international developments in the area of physical activity for children and youth.
• formulate perspectives and future steps in “Sport for All” to increase physical activity among children.
• engage in networking and establish bilateral or multilateral partnerships in children’s fitness.

More information about this seminar and other ISCA Health Network initiatives can be found at the ISCA website. 

"Sport and Health: From Theory to Practice"

The Congress theme of "Sport and Health: From Theory to Practice" will provide sessions and presentations that are sure to inspire club leaders, trainers, politicians, policy makers and educators.

Please consider attending this important event if you are a:

• Sport Leader
• Sport Manager
• Decision maker and policy designer in sport and health policy
• Expert in planning, managing and running sport facilities
• Health professional who recognizes sport as a means to strengthen and maintain health
• Diet and Nutrition specialist
• Scientist
• Sport science and Sport management student

Register before 30 September for the low fee of €200. The affordable fee makes this event one of the most cost effective options for discovering new trends in Sport for All.

Register by clicking here.

The 'main' hotel will be "Hotel B" while there are additional options nearby.

The ISCA General Assembly information page is now available online by clicking here.

The General Assembly will be hosted by UBAE on 23 October 2008. The host city is beautiful Barcelona in the Catalonian region of Spain. The General Assembly will be from 9am until 5pm. Assembly location is the Museum and Center for Sport Studies at the following address:

Registration can be made by completing and returning the form found here.

The ISCA General Assembly is free of charge when combined with registration for the 2nd European Sport for All Congress. The Congress will take place on 24-25 October with the Opening Ceremony on the evening of 23 October. More information about the Congress can be found here.