Prof. Qing WANG
Chairman, China Society of Sport Biomechanics
Chairman, XXIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports

Dear colleagues and friends, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the China Society of Sport Biomechanics and the Organizing Committee of ISBS-2005, to announce the 23rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports to be held in Beijing, China 22 - 27 August, 2005.

Beijing is a modern and historical city, with 6 dynasties setting their capitals here during its long history of more than 3000 years. The city is known worldwide for its splendid cultural heritage, beautiful landscape, and, more importantly, its warmhearted people. Late August is the most attractive season for the city to show its charming face and you will surely enjoy the city's special cultural flavors and beautiful views.

Now Beijing's preparation for hosting the Olympic Games is underway. When you come you will witness the historical process that will leave unique legacies to both China and world sport as suggested by the IOC. You will certainly be impressed by the distinctive combination of high-tech sports and traditional physical exercises like Dao yin, Tai chi and many others.

Beijing is an international trade, communications and meeting center. You will have excellent transportation, communications, shopping, accommoda- tion and medical services.

ACCOMMODATION

The Capital Hotel, a four-star hotel, will be the conference venue and also the accommodation for participants. The hotel has been chosen to host various international meetings due to its good services, relatively low prices and convenient location: 1.5 kilometers from the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the most famous shopping center in the city. The hotel will provide you with full services such as airport car-service, credit card, currency exchange, business, travel agency and so on. The negotiated cost for a double room is US$70 per night.

The Beijing Dongjiaominxiang hotel, a three-star hotel near the Capital Hotel, is also available to the participants. The cost for a double room is US$52 per night.

The participants can choose where to stay based on their own needs. However, we strongly recommend the Capital Hotel to you since it is the most convenient with the best service.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The conference includes keynote speeches, oral presentations and poster presentations.

The academic programs are divided into two categories:

• Basic research
• Applied research

Basic research includes the following topics:

• Theory and practice of applied biomechanics in sports
• Analysis of sports techniques
• Bioelectrical and dynamic measurement and application in sport biomechanics
• Modeling and computer simulation of human movement
• Application of sport biomechanics in orthopedics, injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Methodology of sport biomechanics

Applied research includes the following topics:

• Biomechanics of martial arts
• Biomechanics of aquatic sports
• Biomechanics of gymnastics

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

The overall program

Includes tours of the Great Wall, Longqing Gorge, Forbidden city, Tiananmen Square and so on. In addition, you will enjoy Beijing opera shows.

Possible tours

If visitors are interested in the following tours after the conference, we shall help them contact an official travel agency.

Beijing

Summer Palace/Yuanmingyuan tour

Beijing local alleys/courtyard homes tour

Other Cities

3 days/2 nights Xi'an tour

4 days/3 nights Shanghai/Suzhou/Hangzhou tour

5 days/4 nights Kunming/Guilin tour

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fees cover:

• Beijing International Airport courtesy pickup and drop off
• Admission to all basic research sessions, applied sessions and exhibitions
• Scientific Proceedings
• Satchel
• Opening banquet and farewell party
• Coffee breaks, lunch and dinner
• Tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
• Tour to the Great Wall and the Longqing Gorge
• Beijing Opera
• Sessions of Applied Program

CALL FOR PAPER

Scientific papers are recommended for oral sessions, poster sessions or symposia. There are two types of papers accepted for review:

1)    Full length manuscripts of up to 4 pages, including a 10 line abstract.

2)    "Work in progress" which is to be submitted as a one page abstract. Please submit the paper to the ISBS 2005 Secretariat. The deadline of paper submission is April 1, 2005. Detailed guidelines for the preparation of paper can be found at

www.cssb2001.net/isbs2005.

All papers are subject to review by the Scientific Committee.

IMPORTANT DATES

Full paper submission by April 1, 2005.

Notification of acceptance by May 1, 2005.

Early registration by June 1, 2005.

Registration and Welcome Reception, August 22, 2005.

Congress Dates, August 22 - 27, 2005.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

22. 08. 2005: Registration, Pre-Conference Meeting, Welcome

Reception.

23. 08. 2005: Opening Ceremony, Memorial Lecture, Keynote Lecture,

Oral Presentation, Exhibition, Poster.

24. 08. 2005: Keynote Lecture, Oral Presentation, Exhibition, Poster, Beijing Opera.

25. 08. 2005: Keynote Lecture, Oral Presentation, Exhibition, Poster, General Conference Meeting (ISBS2006).

26. 08. 2005: Visiting the Great Wall and Longqing Gorge, Evening Party at the Great Wall.

27. 08. 2005: Visiting the Forbidden City, Shopping (free), Closing Banquet.

In China, we have a famous saying: "It is always a pleasure to greet a friend from afar."

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 23rd International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, I would like to invite you all to Beijing to attend the conference. I am sure it will be an unforgettable experience for you.