Slapshots in Space & Magical Marathons A Speculative Sports Anthology A project of Tyche Books (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About Cyborg curlers and centaur goal celebrations. Tennis teams traveling by stagecoach. Kayaking on Europa. Playoff magic that really is magic.Slapshots in Space and Magical Marathons: A Speculative Sports Anthology (working title) invites contributors to re-examine sports through space opera, near- or far-future science fiction, alternative worlds, time travel, magical realism, fantasy, or other lenses that fall under the umbrella of speculative fiction. Steampunk, hopepunk, science gone bad, social commentary, or just plain laugh-out-loud fun—all of these and more are fair game.Writers can (but are not required to) explore questions such as: Will future athletes be forced to accept invasive technologies in the name of better performance? In a dystopian world, how might sport be a beacon of hope? How might fantasy elements change the way we engage in, and with, sport?Sports can be recreational or competitive, solo or teams, but for the purposes of this anthology we aren’t looking for stories and poems about board games, video games, etc. Any perspective (fan, athlete, coach, game official, broadcaster, etc.) is welcome. We welcome pieces that explore diverse perspectives, challenge the status quo, or have new takes on old tropes. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near Future, Retrofuturism, Space Opera, Time TravelLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Sports/Recreation: General, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near Future, Retrofuturism, Space Opera, Time TravelLengths: Poem: Up to 60 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Sports/Recreation: General, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $20.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. 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