Twice a week. Two locations. One community.
Ashton Fencing Club meets every Monday and Thursday evening, offering inclusive and well-structured sessions for both juniors and adults. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or working towards competition level, we provide a safe and welcoming space for all.
At Ashton Fencing Club, the safety and wellbeing of our members is our top priority.
Mondays
Fairfield Road Primary School
Fairfield Road, Droylsden, M43 6AF
Thursdays
Astley Sports Village
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BL
Session Times
Juniors (up to age 17): 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Adults: 8.30pm – 10.00pm
(Adults are welcome to arrive early to help set up, referee juniors, or warm up with younger fencers.)
What to Expect at Our Sessions
Each session includes:
Warm-ups and footwork drills
Group or one-to-one coaching
Electric scoring bouts
Access to club kit for beginners
Competition news and opportunities for those keen to progress
Interested in Joining?
Come along to a session and give it a go — your first one’s on us. Whether you’re curious, competitive, or just looking to try something new, Ashton Fencing Club is here to welcome you.
What We Ask of Our Members
To help maintain a respectful and safe training environment, we kindly ask all members to:
Look after borrowed equipment and return it at the end of each session
Handle scoring equipment with care
Complete a confidential medical form to help us support any specific needs
Follow all club safety guidelines at all times
We promote a culture of kindness, support, and respect, both on and off the piste.
Our Equipment
We provide fencing gear for beginners so everyone can try the sport without upfront costs.
After approximately three months, we encourage regular attendees to begin acquiring their own kit, starting with:
Body wire
Plastron
Glove
Mask
All our equipment is funded through session fees, memberships, and community support.
Safety is a shared responsibility, so please report any faulty kit to a coach for inspection and repair by our club armourer.
Making Fencing Affordable
We strive to keep the sport open and accessible to all.
Junior Fencers
(up to 17, including those in full-time education)
Weekly session (members): £5.00
Weekly session (non-members): £8.00
Annual membership: £30.00
First session is free!
Adult Fencers
Weekly session (members): £10.00
Weekly session (non-members): £12.00
Annual membership: £40.00
First session is free!
Individual Coaching
(Thursdays only)
£5.00 per lesson
Payment due at time of booking
No refunds for missed sessions, but rescheduling is possible in case of coach cancellation
We also offer flexible payment options, including monthly plans, to help reduce barriers and ensure everyone has a chance to fence.
STRUCTURED BEGINNERS COURSES
What to expect?
Each session will incorporate the following:
- Warm up
- Introduction to footwork
- Blade work
- Group classes, paired classes
- Structured mini competitive experience
What to wear
All equipment is provided and each beginner is required to wear appropriate clothing:
- T shirt – spare T shirt to change in to
- Tracksuit bottoms
- Trainers
- Fluid, preferably water
- Refrain from wearing any hair products due to hygiene of wearing masks
- Glasses will fit under the masks
