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Represent the UKSCA at the ASCA and NSCA's 2026 Conferences

19/12/2025

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 17.00 9 JANUARY 2026

As part of our reciprocal agreements with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), we are inviting our Accredited members to apply to represent the UKSCA as a speaker at their respective Annual Conferences in 2026.

NSCA: New Orleans 8-11 July 2026

ASCA: Brisbane 6-7 November 2026

The chosen UKSCA speaker may also be invited to deliver their session at the UKSCA’s Annual Conference which will be held from 11-13 September 2026 in Nottingham.

While there is no direct remuneration for speaking, your international travel expenses will be covered by the UKSCA, as well as a free delegate place at the conferences.

We are happy for you to submit more than one session.

APPLY NOW and hear from our 2025 ASCA representative Rob Anderson below.

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