Brunel University are extremely pleased to have been awarded the BASES 2008 Annual Conference. The organisation committee are wholly committed to making the 2008 Conference an outstanding event in terms of the Scientific Content, the Conference Organisation and the Social Programme.

In order to make a success of the 2008 Conference the Organising Team will concentrate on three core elements:

The scientific programme (Including "World Class" speakers from both the UK and overseas)

Day 1: The Performing Athlete
Day 2: Health and Physical Activity
Day 3: The Importance of Youth

We anticipate that each day will start with a keynote address based on the above themes which will be linked to the delivery of these issues at and beyond London 2012. Following on from this there will be a number of parallel symposia, academic debates and the most important part of any conference the opportunity for delegates to present their own high quality work in both oral and poster formats.

Organisation and liaison with the BASES membership
A dedicated organising Committee
Mr. Paul Dent
Dr. Kelly Ashford
Dr. Anthony Blazevich
Professor Celia Brackenridge
Prof. Ian Campbell
Dr. Richard Godfrey
Prof. Jose Gonzalez-Alonso
Prof. Alison McConnell
Dr. Lee Romer
Dr. Emma Ross
Dr. Rob Shave

A Dedicated telephone, email and website booking available early in 2008
An internal Conference organising body
A dedicated PR company available to facilitate press-releases if required

• Conference facilities (including accommodation, refreshments and entertainment)
  A 425-seater lecture theatre for Opening Keynotes
  Multiple 200-seater lecture theatres for symposia
  Numerous smaller rooms for workshops and meetings
  Multi-cuisine restaurants, Coffee Shops, bars and nightclub on site
  Provision for those with physical and/or learning disabilities
  Premier double/twin room accommodation with spa facilities on-site
  Top quality student accommodation with en suite bathrooms
  Proximity to Central London; At least one night of the social programme will be based in London

Brunel University has a strong tradition of elite sport built upon the history and reputation of Borough Road College. A recent investment of £250 million has transformed Brunel University on the Uxbridge campus. £13 million has been specifically invested in new sporting facilities, including a £2.5 million UEFA-class football venue, the new Indoor Athletics Centre which is part of the EIS's network and a hub site for UK Athletics. During the 2008 BASES Conference delegates will be able to take advantage of all of the sports facilities at no additional cost.

The organisation committee recognise that the Conference is organised for the BASES membership, accordingly we invite suggestions from the membership regarding any aspect of the Conference and encourage involvement from the full BASES membership. See www.bases.org.uk for further details. We look forward to hosting you at Brunel in 2008.