22nd Annual Macintosh Sociology of Sport Day Conference

The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies is excited to host the 22nd Macintosh Sociology of Sport Day Conference on January 17th, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. 

The conference will feature a keynote lecture by Dr. Danielle Peers, presenting "From Eugenics to Paralympics: Empowering Trajectory or Supremacist Technology" 

The conference will be hosted in-person but will also be live-streamed. Advanced registration is required for both those wishing to attend online and in person. Please register by January 11, 2026. Participants are kindly asked to pay $20 registration fee upon arrival. 

Please note of the following policies: 

• As part of our effort to make this event inclusive and accessible - and mindful of our impact on our larger communities - all participants are asked to wear a KN94, KN95 or N95 quality mask or better inside the conference venue, including while presenting. Private lunch rooms have been set aside for attendees wishing to eat alone and the venue is equipped with portable air cleaners. 
• The conference is held in a wheelchair accessible, "scent aware" building with a gender-neutral washroom. 
• For inquiries about accessibility or other matters, please contact the Conference organizer, Ella Taylor ella.taylor@queensu.ca