Very much enjoyed the 4th Political Studies Association Sport and Politics Conference which I co-conveened with my colleague Dr. Paul Gilchrist (University of Brighton) at Leeds Metropolitan University.

In the fine tradition of this event the range of delegates was diverse representing a number of disciplines. The delegates represented a blend of individuals new to the Group and some of the original attendees from our first event in February 2007.

The subject range of discussion was wide and the programme revolved around the contributions of two key note speakers Dr.Ian Macdonald (University of Brighton) and Professor Richard Giulianotti (University of Durham). The focus of these sessions was to consider the use of Sport Documentary as a means of critquing sport in order to generate intervention, whilst the second session considered the challenges to sports scholars in an age when the study of sport has become transdisciplinary.

The remainder of the day focused on sessions examining Sport and Transnationalism, Policy Intervention, Prejudice and Diversity, Priorities and Beneficiaries in Sport Policy and Rethinking Football and Society

More infomation on the proceedings is available at www.sportpolitics.net. Should you be interested in attending or hosting an event in 2011 please contact me. For further information on the group please visit our website