Key Dates

• 3 December – Abstract submissions open
• 16 December – Early bird registrations open
• 2 January – Abstract submissions close
• 10 January – Abstract submissions notified of outcome
• 9 February – Early bird registrations close
• 2 March - Registrations close
• 18 to 20 March – C&O2025

General Information

• Abstract submission is free of charge.
• Receipt of abstract submission will be sent to the Author via email.
• Only the Author will be informed about the outcome of the submission after the review process.
• All workshops must be in person at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.
• Not all submissions will be successful, Authors are welcome and encouraged to attend regardless.

Authorship

• The content of the abstract is the responsibility of all Authors.
• The Author must obtain written consent from all co-authors before submission.
• The Author must be registered for the conference; otherwise, the abstract will be removed.
• If the Author cannot attend, an alternative Author may facilitate if they are registered and the conference organisers are notified.

Instructions

• Read the guidelines before starting.
• Ensure the abstract follows the rules and formatting guidelines. This includes using the template provided for abstract development.
• Align the abstract with one of the themes.
• Submissions should include a colour portrait photo of the Author.
• Submissions must be made by 2pm Canberra time on the closing date detailed.
• Submissions should be made via the submission portal. The submission portal is linked below.

Facilitation Types

• On acceptance of the submission, Authors will be required to collaborate with the organisers to ensure the delivery method is engaging. Delivery methods include active workshops, case study style problem-solving exercises and targeted Q&A. Examples of each delivery method is below.
  • Problem-solving style workshop: Collaboration between researchers and industry experts on a shared challenge or opportunity.
  • Case study style workshop: Collaboration between researchers and industry experts on a specific scenario.
  • Targeted Q&A: Research summary and interactive audience and facilitator questions.
• Delivery methods will be considered in consultation with the Author following assessment of submissions.
• All successful Authors will be required to facilitate in the allotted session. There will not be an academic poster option.

Abstract Formatting and Content

• Do not include titles, degrees, or qualifications.
• Include Authors’ affiliations.
• Title: Typed in UPPERCASE (15 words maximum).
• Submission must be made on the template provided.
• Main text (2000 characters max) must include: the question you wanted to answer with this research, the answers you discovered through research, the value this research can add to the coaching/ officiating environment and how can this information be using by those in the coaching and officiating environment.
• Ensure the abstract is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors.
• Provide a high-resolution colour portrait photo of the Presenting Author and bio.

Rules

• Must be written in English.
• No references, tables or figures are permitted.
• Use SI units of measurement.
• Ensure the content relates to the themes defined.
• Editing of an abstract is not permitted after submission.
• Presenting Authors can submit only one abstract but may co-author others.

Abstract Review

• Abstracts will be reviewed by the conference committee.
• Committee members will not review abstracts where there is a conflict of interest.

Researchers, practitioners, role holders, officials and coaches are invited to submit abstracts to highlight how the following themes may influence the community coaching and officiating ecosystem:

• Capability
  • This theme explores building system and individual ability to remain responsive to the needs and requirements of coaches and officials for the benefit of modern sporting participants.
• Capacity
  • This theme explores creating system, organisational and individual scale in coaching and officiating to meet the needs of the modern sporting landscape.
• Accessibility
  • This theme explores how modern coaches and officials can access and use information, resources and learning opportunities to support their development.
• Connectivity
  • This theme explores developing a collaborative and aligned sporting system with clear roles and responsibilities to service the sporting landscape relative to the development of coaches and officials.