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| Foreword | No.62 October 2011 |

Editorial - English
Katrin Koenen

Welcome to issue No. 62 of ICSSPE`s Bulletin, where we present a special feature on `Transgender Athletes`. This topic, edited by Prof. Dr. Darlene Kluka (Dean, School of Human Performance & Leisure Sciences Barry University) and Prof. Dr. Anneliese Goslin (Department of Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences at the University of Pretoria) seeks to provide some clarification about basic gender/sex terms; to provide insight into medical information concerning transgender athlete sport participation; to investigate policies related to inclusion of transgender athletes in sport programs; and to share perspectives on appropriate practices for those involved in sport. We have a wide range of different and very interesting articles on this topic including `Participation by Transsexual and Transgender Athletes: Ethical Dilemmas Needing Ethical Decision Making Skills`; `Transsexual and Transgender Policies in Sport`; `NCAA Inclusion of Transgender Student-Athletes`; and `Managing Athletes with Disorders of Sexual Development`.
I am happy to inform you, that our conference ‘Sport as a Mediator between Cultures‘ successfully took place from 15-17 September, 2011, at Wingate Institute of Physical Activity and Sport, Israel, and with delegates from over 30 countries and representation from politicians, academics, professionals and students, it was an event filled with discussion and idea exchange. Please find more information in the Current Issue section under ICSSPE News.
In addition, I am excited to be able to announce that the programme for the international seminar `Communities and Crisis – Inclusive Development through Sport`, which will take place 21 – 26 November in Rheinsberg, Germany, is now available on the ICSSPE website. Further information can also be found in the Current Issue section.
Last but not least, I would like to remind you that contributions for the Bulletin are always welcome, whether you’d like to report on a meeting or conference, or introduce a new research project or University programme. Feedback on the format, or any aspect of the Bulletin, is always gratefully received. Please email me at kkoenen@icsspe.org.
I look forward to hearing from you and working with you!
Katrin Koenen
Publication and Scientific Affairs Manager

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