At Ashton Fencing Club, the safety and wellbeing of our members is our top priority.
All of our coaches are fully qualified and meet the required standards to deliver expert tuition in a supportive and secure environment.
Our coaching team is committed to creating a positive atmosphere for learning, progression, and enjoyment at every level of the sport.
All club coaches hold the following:
Enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding and Child Protection training
British Fencing accredited coaching certification
Up-to-date First Aid training
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, you’re in safe and capable hands.
MEET OUR COACHING STAFF
Barry Massey
Chairman & Coach
BF qualified coach for 8 years. Level 1 Foil & Sabre..
Phil Chatterton
Head Coach (Foil)
Fencing for 28 years, competing domestically and internationally in his teens; now competing in the Veterans circuit. Coaching Foil for 7 years. Holds British Fencing level 2 certification.
Irina Home
Coach (Foil)
Irina has extensive experience in Foil having studied in Russia for many years and achieved a Batchelors Degree of Sports in fencing; recognised British Fencing level 2 certification.
Steve Lees
Coach (Foil)
Fencing for 16 years. Coaching Foil for 6 years. Holds British Fencing ITCF level 1 certification.
Grant Punnett
Coach
Fencing for 5+ years, coaching groups in foil and epee. Holds British Fencing ITCF level 1 certification.
Alpha Ba
Coach (Foil)
Fencing for 3 years, coaching groups of foilists. Holds British Fencing ITCF level 1 certification.
Our Committee Members
Chairman & Coach
Barry Massey
Treasurer
Irene Andrew
Secretary
Matthew Jones
Head Coach
Phil Chatterton
Coach
Irina Home
Coach
Steve Lees
Coach
Mouhamadou Alpha BA
Coach
Grant Punnett
Welfare Officer
Andrew Haresceugh
Parents Representative
Tracey Haresceugh
