11/01/2026
SIFC 2026 Award Presentation
The SIFC is about developing capability toward being the best you can be.
The 8 days of growth conclude with a friendly test of capability - THE CAMP CHAMPIONSHIPS! Well done to all.
1, 2, 3= all received an item of use, socks or body wire, or glove - Sponsored by Jeff Gray, JG Fencing.
SIFC26 also encompassed 2 exciting programs in collaboration with the NSWFA. An introductory referee program resulting in an assessment of competence and Level 1 coaching candidates completing the coursework element of their accreditation. All were presented and congratulated!
Each of our mentors was given the onerous task of identifying 3 fencers who had made a variety of contributions - a very hard job, but congratulations to all who were presented and awarded certificates in recognition
Administration is the backbone of any organisation - our thanks to our wonderful group of Administrators - Helena, Peggy and Alicia❤️
For our fabulous Field of Play, its maintenance and hundreds of fencer repairs, thank Jeff Gray.
To our fabulous mentors - Supervisor Tommaso, the team - Diletta, Akseli, Giovanni and Ted - wow, what a job you all did.
Caring, sharing, professional, motivational!
To our coaching Directors:
The Maestro - Enrico Di Ciolo
The Maestra - Virginia Di Franco
Our gratitude, admiration and affection!
Tireless, professional and always fun.
Our internationals have departed, the blue lines are taken up, materials packed and gone. The curtain rises, the lights dim. SIFC26 is done (Except the paperwork)
SIFC2027, 5th edition? Tell us what you think. . .
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Watch this space . . . . .
Thank you, and well done to all
Bill Ronald, OAM OLY
Camp Program Director