Advancing the Sport of Fencing.

Coaching Colloquium & Fencing Camp 2026

WFencing's Coaching Colloquium & Fencing Camp is  back for Summer 2026!

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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. Registered athletes can come with their coach or work within the group and learn from multiple coaches.Hosted by Forge Fencing in Durham, NC.

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 starts one week before the camp in an online meeting designed to meet the development coach needs as well as the needs of the athlete participants

• Para-integrated

Who Should Attend?

This is designed for competitive athletes and coaches who meet the following requirements:

• Coaches should be working to build fencers at any training level.

• Athletes should hold regional or national points, no beginners, please! Y12 competing or older for an athlete participant.

• 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. Email jen@forgefencing.com to arrange in advance.

• WFencing's local Women's Open fencing tournament on Monday is optional and will require registration via askFRED.net.

• If a coach brings 3 athletes they can participate for free. Coaches must email jen@forgefencing.com if you are bringing a group. Otherwise, coaches can register as athletes and participate as both athlete and coach, if desired. 

Registration:

Cost is $350 per three day session.

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Follow-up communications from WFencing organizers will ask about which weapon(s) coaches and fencers want to focus.

Register at AskFRED.net "Camps & Clinics" --

or use button below!

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​​Be sure to follow WFencing on social media for updates on staff, guest coaches, and additional details.