WFencing Coaching Colloquium and Fencing Camp– at Forge Fencing, Durham, NC Looking for a high‑performance training experience built on collaboration and idea exchange from multiple coaches? This intensive 3-day camp blends focuses on coach and athlete weapon‑specific development. Coaches work together sharing ideas, lessons and promoting advancement in all levels of competitive fencing: group lessons, 1:1 lessons, program direction, culture and change management. Athletes work with multiple coaches with shared values, meeting new athletes, challenging new ideas in a competitive camp arena and preparing for competing at the Regional or National levels. What’s Included
WFencing Coaching Colloquium and Fencing Camp– at Forge Fencing, Durham, NC
Looking for a high‑performance training experience built on collaboration and idea exchange from multiple coaches? This intensive 3-day camp blends focuses on coach and athlete weapon‑specific development.
Coaches work together sharing ideas, lessons and promoting advancement in all levels of competitive fencing: group lessons, 1:1 lessons, program direction, culture and change management. Athletes work with multiple coaches with shared values, meeting new athletes, challenging new ideas in a competitive camp arena and preparing for competing at the Regional or National levels.
What’s Included
Concentrated weapon‑specific training in all three weapons (Friday - Sunday, September 4th-6th) for both fencers and coaches.
Coach collaboration and training led by a Coach Educator in each weapon.
Daily training blocks -- Friday (5pm-8:30pm), Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm)
Labor Day Monday (Sept. 7th) women's tournament and/or coaching certification testing (optional)
Lunch provided each day for athletes and coaches.
Supplemental programming for athletes includes video review, tactical strategy sessions, and performance development.
Supplemental programming for coaches starting one week before the camp in an online meeting was designed to meet the development coach needs as well as the needs of the athlete participants.
Sponsored by Forge Fencing, Durham, NC a state of the art regional training hub.
Para-integrated
Who Should Attend
This is designed for competitive athletes and coaches who meet the following requirements:
Must be competing or building fencers at Y12 level or higher
Athletes should hold regional or national points.
Coaches must be SafeSport cleared and open to sharing, leading and collaborating.
Location
Forge Regional Training Facility in Durham, North Carolina. Includes 16 full-size electric strips, shower and private changing rooms. Walking distance to hotels, train stations, and AirBnBs. RDU airport is within 20 minutes of the club.
⭐Bonus Options
USFCA testing on Monday is optional and requires an extra paid fee.
WFencing's local Women's Fencing Tournament on Monday is optional and will require registration via askFRED.net
If a coach brings athletes they can participate for free. Coaches must email [email protected]. Otherwise coaches can register as athletes and participate as both athlete and coach, if desired.
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