The Sydney International Fencing Camp returns in 2025 for its exciting third edition.
Designed for Foil and Epee fencers as well as Coaching Professional Development, running from January 3-11, will be led by Maestro Enrico Di Ciolo (Italian Olympic Coach) and attract fencers from across the Oceanic Zone.
Serving as the perfect launchpad for the season ahead, fencers will be challenged to improve their fitness and refine their technical skills so they can return to their usual training armed with new ideas and renewed passion.
Registrations opening soon
Maestro Enrico Di Ciolo
One of Italy’s most respected foil and epee coaches is Head Coach at his 9th International Camp, bringing decades of experience as a world-renowned coach and athlete. He participated as Maestro in four Olympic Games including Paris 2024, and many World and European Championships and has been a trainer of the Italian National Fencing squad since 2014. He was awarded the silver palm of CONI. Enrico has completed the highest academic qualification for coaches in the Italian sports world. He is a Knight of the Italian Republic for sporting merit. Enrico’s student Paolo Pizzo won the Men’s Epee World Championships in 2017.
Nicol Foietta – Epee
Italian Championships:
BRONZE Under 23& U20
GOLD Under 20, Cadets
GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE Senior
FIE 8th Senior Calì & Tallinn
BRONZE team world cup Tallinn & Havana
SILVER – Team Universiade – Naples
GOLD,SILVER,BRONZE World Cup U20 Helsinki, Laupheim
SILVER team World Cup U20
GOLD Team U20 Worlds Tashkent
BRONZE Team U20 Porec
GOLD, SILVER team U23 – Yerevan
SILVER team U23 – Plovdiv
Giulio returns for his third Sydney International
BRONZE European Champs u17
BRONZE European Champs u23
GOLD European Champs u17 team
SILVER European Champs u20 team
GOLD WORLD CHAMPS u20 2020 #1 WORLD RANKING U20 2020
GOLD Mediterranean champs u23
GOLD u23 Italian championship
GOLD Berlin u23 European circuit
GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE Italian Champs
Senior World Cup podium 2024
Tommaso Chiappelli
Tommaso is the Captain of Club Antonio Di Ciolo. Returns for his second camp.
BRONZE Italian Championship U23
SILVER Italian Championship U20
SILVER Italian Teams U20
BRONZE Italian U17
GOLD Italian Cup Senior
GOLD Italian Teams Cup Senior
- Camp between 3-11 January 2025
- Professional Development
- The Camp is designed for fencers aged 12 and over, of all capabilities (unless they are very fit/technically capable).
- Participants will be divided into weapon and competency groupings.
- The Camp runs as a collaboration of coaches from different clubs, states and countries. It is about bringing people together to work intensively and cooperatively, to develop skills, confidence and networks.
Private Lessons with Enrico or Virginia will be available at an additional cost during the Camp. For more information on pricing and booking your individual lesson, please contact Bill Ronald OAM, OLY, directly via [email protected]
To be confirmed.
“ The 2025 Professional Development program will offer over 50 hours of coaching development.
Content includes lectures and practical skill development and transfer under the Direction of Maestro Enrico and Maestra Virginia.
Coaches will work with the camp fencers in group sessions and workshops where they will deliver their new skills with a variety of fencers with widely varying age and experience.
Our professional Development program has been recognised by the Oceania Fencing Masters Academy.
Collaboration with the Oceania Fencing Confederation
We are pleased to advise that our 2025 Sydney International Fencing Camp
Professional Development Program will collaborate with the Oceania Fencing Confederation
to provide seminars and practical application opportunities and assessments for
the Oceania Fencing Masters Academy (OFMA) Level 2 Epee program.
The OFMA candidates will work under the Direction of Maestro di Ciolo and be examined by OFC Coaching Commission members who will also attend and provide assistance at the camp.
If there is interest from other coaches participating in the coaching program, it may be possible for the OFC Coaching Commission members to carry out assessments based on Recognition of Prior Learning for additional coaches who wish to obtain certification from OFMA.
OFMA is a development program of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) that provides coach education, training and assessment in the Oceania zone.
Where? New Balance Stadium (formerly Brydens Stadium), Sydney University Sports & Aquatic Centre
Located on The University of Sydney’s main Campus, the Centre is easily accessible by car, taxi, or railway and conveniently situated near Sydney Airport, Youth Hostels and Restaurants.
SUSF has partnered with two of the University Colleges to provide economical options close to the venue:
St Andrew’s College (within the University of Sydney)
19 Carrillon Avenue, Newtown NSW 2042
St Andrew’s College is a residential college located within the University of Sydney. The College is 4 kilometres away from Sydney CBD, and is in the suburb of Newtown-– home to a variety of pubs, cafes and shopping boutiques. Accommodation at St Andrew’s is a truly unique experience. Guests will have the opportunity to relax in the brand-new TRL building, located on the picturesque grounds of the University campus. Convenient Central location, close to supermarkets, bus stops and Newtown train station
Accommodation options
- Modern Double Room with shared bathroom – $90 per night per person
- Modern Double Bedroom with Ensuite $105
Facilities
- Gym with dedicated workout zones (heavy weights, cardio, yoga)
- Tennis court that can be used for basketball/netball/tennis
- Lift
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
- Towels and bed linen provided in the rooms
- Iron and ironing board available (shared)
- Shared kitchenette facility in the Link Foyer
- Laundry facilities
- Lounge area is located on the ground floor. The Link foyer is spacious and bright, with direct access to the outdoor area.
Included
- Linen, towels
- Room service
- Stylish interiors
- Built-in wardrobes
- Mirror and study space in each room
To book and pay for a room, please contact the team at St Andrew’s College and submit a booking request for approval before the 1st of November 2024: Book Now – St Andrew’s College Events (standrewscollege.edu.au).
Once the booking has been confirmed, payment can be made directly via BSB and account details (0% surcharge) or using a payment link (1% surcharge applies).
To complete the form, quote the Group Id Code below and answer the following questions under the ‘Any Further Details’ section:
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- Group ID Code: Fencing 0322701
- Check-In Date
- Check-Out Date:
- How many guests will be staying in the room? If 2, please provide details of the second guest (twin share not available).
- Are any of the guests under 18 years old?
- Arrival Time:
- Departure Time:
- Is parking required onsite? (limited parking spaces available at the College for an extra cost of $120 per car per stay)
For any queries regarding your stay at St Andrew’s, please contact Yulia Alder on 02 9565 7587 (Monday – Thursday 9-5pm) or via email [email protected]
Sancta Sophia College
Sancta Sophia College: SIFC Accommodation Partner
Sancta Sophia College is an accommodation option for participants and coaches of the Sydney International Fencing Camp. The College is located at 8 Missenden Road, Camperdown, and is popular amongst guests to The University of Sydney due to its proximity to University grounds, and excellent accessibility via public transport from the CBD and other nearby hubs (such as Central, Redfern and Newtown).
Accommodation options:
- $100 per night – Single Ensuite Rooms (King single bed; sleeps 1) within the College’s modern Graduate House.
Inclusions:
- Direct access to the University of Sydney
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linen, towels, and regular room servicing by Sancta’s Housekeeping team
- Shared kitchen facilities, and Rooftop Terrace with city views
Please note that parking is not available and meals are not included.
For more information and to book your stay at Sancta, please contact Hayden Edwards at [email protected] with the full details of your intended stay.