2025 Coaches’ workshop

The board of directors invites all NSW coaches to the inaugural NSW Fencing Forum: Dialogue for Development!

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of fencing in NSW! This full-day workshop is your chance to connect with fellow coaches, strengthen club collaboration, and refine programs that grow participation—especially among underrepresented groups. Together, we’ll consolidate progress, exchange ideas, and drive the sport forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to co-create an even stronger and thriving fencing community.

Register now and be part of the change!

Open to all coaches of all levels and backgrounds in NSW

If you’re travelling from outside Sydney and are looking for financial support, please contact us directly.

Please arrive at 09.30am with welcome coffee and registration for a 10.00am start.
The day concludes by 4.30pm, closing with optional Happy Hour drinks.

Through open discussion held in a circle, and focused small-group breakouts, we’ll work with our facilitator Richard Duncan on consolidating fencing in NSW after the reorganisation, setting ambitious and inclusive goals for the fencing community, and discussing the organisation's future direction.

About our facilitator Richard Duncan:
Richard has a 30-year track record working across five continents, assisting the management and leadership teams of organisations, sports and industry bodies, as well as governments, to overcome challenging problems using creative techniques and strategic planning methodologies to deliver often unexpected results.

His style is relaxed, open and fun and he believes that this offers the best learning environment. His curiosity and constant drive to push for new ideas and solutions is deliberately challenging and designed to bring out the best in those he works with.

Richard has held senior management and board positions for a variety of local and international companies and has a keen reputation as a highly engaging and effective presenter.

We highly value your input and look forward to meeting with you for a productive and inspiring exchange.