Research Institute for Olympic Sports (KIHU) welcomes all persons working in the fields of sport and exercise to the Science for Success III Congress to be held October 11-12, 2011 in Jyväskylä, Finland. The main topic of the 2011 congress will be problems in coaching young athletes, with the theme “Way to the Top”. The congress is intended for experts and professionals working in coaching, sports education and research, as well as for students in these fields.

The congress programme includes presentations by Finnish and international experts in the field, accompanied by structured and free-form discussions.

In connection with the two-day congress, the 20^th Anniversary of KIHU will be celebrated with an anniversary seminar and an evening reception, which is open to congress participants and to partners, staff and congratulants of KIHU.

During the SFS III congress there will be held also the 7th ENYSSP Workshop in Agora. All the presentations of the ENYSSP workshop will be open for SFS III participants, too.

The congress, anniversary seminar and reception will be held at the Agora building of the University of Jyväskylä, along the scenic waters of Lake Jyväsjärvi.

The congress offers a great opportunity for different interest groups and professionals having studied in Jyväskylä to organise their own meetings.

Jukka Viitasalo
Director, KIHU (Research Institute for Olympic Sports)