NYC/COSMA Symposium
​"Sport and the City" 
May 15-16, 2025, New York, NY

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SPORT AND THE CITY
Hosted by: St. John's University, Farmingdale State College, University of Mount Saint Vincent, Wagner College, and COSMA.
Location: St. John's University - Manhattan Campus, New York, NY.
Registration: Faculty registration ($120); Student registration ($40); Case study - team of four students ($120)
Call for Abstracts: The deadline for abstract submission is March 1st, 2025.
Conference Hotel: Wyndham Garden Chinatown (booking link)

Events/Activities/Highlights:

• Scholarly Research
• Student Case Study Competition
• Comprehensive academic conference to disseminate sport scholarship at a economical price point

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Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!

Call for submissions now open! Submissions deadline is March 1st, 2025

​All abstracts must be submitted electronically using the SUBMISSION FORM below.

Use the following guidelines for your written submission:

• No more than 500 words (2 pages, double spaced, APA 7th edition).
• Summarize proposed or completed research, best practice, or pedagogical innovation.
• All presentations will be delivered as 20-minute research presentations.

​Identify the names to include in the conference program and indicate which individuals will be in attendance at the conference.

• By submitting an abstract, you acknowledge your intention to attend the conference and present a full-length (20-minute) presentation.
• Select presenters will have the opportunity to develop a full-length research manuscript for consideration in a special issue of SCHOLARIUM Interdisciplinary Journal.
• Contact Symposium Organizer - Simon Pack - with any questions. 

[SUBMISSION FORM] ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

[FORM] NYC/COSMA symposium Registration

Complete the Registration Form below and pay in the COSMA Store.

Case Study competition REGISTRATION & GUIDELINES

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Please use the button below to navigate to the COSMA Store to complete registration and payment for the NYC Symposium Case Study competition.

Case Study Team Payment

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​Entrance Requirements

• Case study teams MUST:
  • Include 3-4 students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate sport management program.
  • Include at least one sponsoring faculty member from the program(s) to serve as liaison/representative.
  • Appoint a student team leader/captain as a primary point of contact.
• Case study participants are required to:
  • Attend the Case Study competition in person.
  • Cover all expenses related to Conference travel and accommodations.
  • Submit full names, school affiliation, declared majors, graduation year, and corresponding faculty representative information.

 
Case Study Guidelines

• Case study teams will have access to screens and projectors to facilitate visual presentation.
• Case study faculty representatives are permitted to view case study presentations but must remain silent throughout the proceedings. A faculty representative who interrupts a team presentation will be asked to leave.
• The judges will score presentations based on a rubric that will be distributed to case study captains and faculty representatives prior to the Symposium. 
• Case study cup winners and second and third place will be announced during the Symposium.
• Prizes and honors will be awarded in person!

 
Questions regarding the Case Study competition? Contact Dr. Margaret Wilkins, faculty Wagner College.