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.
Online Registrations are now closed.
For last minute registrations, please contact Camp Director Bill Ronald at [email protected]
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 a Day Camp (see “Schedule” tab)
- The coaching content is under the direction of Maestro Enrico Di Ciolo, coach to the Italian Olympic Epee Team (see “Meet the Coaches” tab)
- Nearby University college accommodation is available at St. Andrew’s and SANCTA colleges, both within easy walking distance of the venue (see “accommodation” tab)
- The Camp is designed for fencers of all capabilities. Fencers aged 12 and over (under 15, must be experienced, and agreed with their coach please).
- Parents/carers are welcome to remain during the day but not essential.
- For a full explainer, download the “SIFC Explainer Document” (LINK to pdf)
- The Camp is also a Professional Development Program for coaches who will work with the fencers (see “Professional Development” tab)
- Full explainer “SIFC Explainer Document”, will be sent on registration.
Camp Director:
For additional information contact Bill Ronald OAM, OLY at: [email protected]
Click here to book https://sydneyfencingcamp.simplybook.net/v2/
For additional information contact Bill Ronald OAM, OLY at: [email protected]
The schedules accessible via the links below are a tentative program for the Camp and the Professional Development Program.
It is subject to possible amendment and review as registration numbers firm.
SIFC25 Professional Development
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.
For enquiries, or details of the SIFC25 Professional Development program contact:
Bill Ronald (Program Director SIFC25)
Collaboration with the Oceania Fencing Confederation
We are pleased to advise that our 2025 Sydney International Fencing Camp Professional Development Program will collaborate with Oceania Fencing Masters Academy (OFMA) and the Oceania Fencing Confederation to provide seminars and practical application opportunities and assessments for the OFMA Level 2 Epee program.
Sydney International Fencing Camp is an intensive eight-day Foil/Epee coach education and athlete training event to be held from 3 – 11 January 2025 in Sydney. (Rest Day Tuesday 7th January).
OFMA candidates will work under the Direction of Maestro di Ciolo, Italian Olympic Epee Coach and be assessed by OFC Coaching Commission members who will be in attendance and provide assistance at the camp. OFMA candidates must register for, and attend the Professional Development program of 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. This project has the support and endorsement of the OFC, the OFC Coaching Commission, and the OFMA as an important component of coach development in the Oceania Zone.
For further information about the Camp, assessment, and requests for RPL please contact: Leon Thomas, OFC Regional Development Officer, OFMA Coaching Program Director, [email protected]
Collaboration with the New South Wales Fencing Association
Pathway to a Level 1 coaching qualification in NSW.
NSW Fencing, authorised by the AFF, is pleased to endorse the 2025 Sydney International Fencing Camp – coach development stream, as the NSW Level 1 coaching course.
This high-quality event, with a holistic approach to coaching and to coach development, represents an excellent opportunity for coaches, and aspiring coaches, to pursue a Level 1 qualification in time to undertake their coaching activities in the new year.
Candidates for the qualification will undertake the coach development stream of the camp, under the direction of Maestro Enrico Di Ciolo (Italian Olympic Coach) and Maestra Virginia Di Franco, then be assessed for competence at the end of the camp by designated assessors.
In order to be eligible to pursue the Level 1 qualification, candidates must register for, and attend, the coach development stream of the camp, and also register with NSW Fencing for assessment.
NSW Fencing values the collaboration with SIFC and AFF which has made this opportunity available to support and strengthen coach development in NSW.
Please click this link to view more detailed information about the camp.
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.
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.