Arafura Games

International Sports Conference

The most up-to-date version of the International Sports Conference Program is displayed below.


The International Sports Conference is an integral part of the Arafura Games program. The conference provides development opportunities to the athletes, administrators, coaches and officials. The conference will be held at the new Darwin Convention Centre, at the Waterfront.

With opportunities to share knowledge, exchange information and learn about current issues relevant to their sporting context, the program offers something for all.

The Conference program attracts high profile speakers from around the world who speak on a variety of current topics affecting the sports industry.  The conference program includes a range of practical, theoretical and workshop sessions.

“The 2009 Arafura International Sports Conference will play a valuable role in helping to achieve one of the fundamental principles of the Arafura Games – the sharing of knowledge. I am anticipating a highly insightful, thorough and enriching Conference, and look forward to engaging with the impressive group of presenters who will assemble over the two days. I’m particularly excited that the International Paralympic Committee Women in Sport Summit has been incorporated into this year’s Conference. It will rightfully highlight the integral role women play in sport at all levels.” Miles Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Paralympic Committee.


Cost of the conference is AUD$50.00. To register for the conference click here

For instructions on how to register, please download the following document: Conference Accreditation Instructions

Draft 2009 Arafura Games Conference Program

Saturday 9th May

Time

Length

Session 1

 Session2
7:00 – 9:00am
 120 mins
 REGISTRATION
9:00 –
9:15 am
 15 mins
 WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND OPENING – MINISTER
9:15 – 10:00am
 45 mins
 Paralympic Sport Stream:
Keynote Speaker. Paralympic Sport.
Presenter: Mrs. Tine Teilmann, Chair of the IPC Women in Paralympic Sport Commission
10:00 - 10:30am

30
mins

MORNING TEA
10:30 – 11:15am
 45 mins
 Sport Science Stream:
Physiological Support to the Australian Olympic Team in Beijing, 2008.
Presenter: Matt Brearley, NT Institute of Sport.
 Sport and Development Stream:
Papua New Guinea and Aus/Aid initiatives in Sport and Development.
Presenter: Mark Clark and the PNG Sports Federation. 
11:15 – 12:00pm

45 mins

Paralympic Sport Stream:
Women in Paralympic Swimming.
Presenters: Brendan Keogh - Swimming Australia Paralympic Head Coach		 Sport Science Stream:
Injury Prevention Strategies in Sport: What Does the Evidence Say?
Presenter: Dr. Stuart Semple, Charles Darwin University.


Sunday 10th May

Time

Length

Session 1

 Session2
8:00 – 9:00am
 60 mins
 REGISTRATION
9:00 – 10:00am
 60 mins
 Sport and Development Stream:
Keynote Speaker. Sport and Development.
Presenter: To be confirmed.
10:00 - 10:15am
 15 mins
 ACTIVE BREAK - STRETCHING
10:15 – 10:45am
 30 mins
 Sport Science Stream:
New World Anti-Doping Code and Standards.
Presenter: Katie Kelly, Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.
10:45 – 11:00am
 15 mins
 MORNING TEA
11:00 – 11:45am
 45 mins
 Sport and Development Stream:
Sport in Canada: Preparing for 2010.
Presenter: David Legg, Mount Royal College, Alberta, Canada.
 Sport Science Stream:
Sports Nutrition.
Presenter: Gary Slater - Coordinator of the IOC Masters in Sports Nutrition, University of Sunshine Coast and former Manager of Nutrition Clinical Services, Australian Institute of Sport.
11:45 – 12:30pm
45 mins
 Sport and Development Stream:
Street Football.
Presenter: Felicia Welstead, The Big Issue.
 Sport Science Stream:
Sports Medicine and Recovery principles for sporting associations and developing National Paralympic Committees. 
Presenters: Dr. Larissa Trease, APC Chief Medical Officer – Beijing Paralympic Games;
Dr. Jo Vaile, APC Recovery Specialist – Beijing Paralympic Games, Australian Institute of Sport Recovery Specialist;
Dr. Geoffrey Thompson - Medical Officer, Beijing Paralympic Games.
12:30 – 1:30pm
 60 mins
 LUNCH
1:30 – 2:00pm
 30 mins
 Paralympic Sport Stream:
Introduction to classification for developing National Paralympic Committees and local sporting associations
Presenters: Paul Bird, OPC President, APC Board and Classification Advisory Panel Member. Dr. Jagdish Maharaj, OPC Board Member, International Shooting Classifier and National Athletics Classifier.
2:00 - 2:45pm
 45 mins

Sport and Development Stream: The Indigenous Sport Program - Active Remote Communities Program.
Presenter: Anthony Castro, Division of Sport and Recreation

Sports Science Stream: Technology in Paralympic Sport and its accessible application for developing National Paralympic Committees and local sporting associations.
Presenter: Kevin Harrison - Prosthetist, Beijing Paralympics
2.45 - 3.30pm  45 mins Sport and Development Stream: Women in Indigenous Sport.
Presenter: Carl Currey, Manager, Indigenous Sports Unit, Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Linda Muir, Senior Sports Consultant, Women in Sport Unit (ASC). 		 Sports Science Stream:
Predicting performance through testing.
Presenter: Dr. Tim Heazlewood, Charles Darwin University.
3:30 – 3.45 pm
 15 mins
 AFTERNOON TEA
3.45 - 4.15 pm 30 mins Sport and Development Stream: Partnership in Sport and Development.
Presenter: John Saunders, Australian Catholic University. 		Sports Science Stream: The Athlete and Career and Education Program.
Presenter: Deidre Anderson, Macquarie University.
4:15 – 5:00pm
 45 mins
 Paralympic Sport Stream:
Women in Paralympic Sport Panel discussion.
Panel:
MC – Amy Winters OAM, Paralympian and APC National Sponsorship Account Manager
Retired athlete – Louise Sauvage OAM, Paralympian and Paralympic Coach (Athletics)
Young athlete – Jayme Paris, Paralympian (Cycling)
Paralympic Coach – Iryna Dvoskina, 2008 Paralympic Coach of the Year
Paralympic Administrator – Kim Elwood, Manager of National Wheelchair Rugby Team
Paralympic Coach & Administrator - Sainiana Tukana, Fijian Olympic Athlete, Paralympic Coach and Administrator
5:00 – 5:30pm
 30 mins
 SUMMARY DISCUSSION AND CLOSE
6.00 - 8.30pm 150 mins CONFERENCE DINNER FUNCTION - MINDIL BEACH MARKETS