Formby Ravens
Fencing Club
About
Location: St John Stone’s Parish Centre, 7 Sandbrook Way, Ainsdale PR8 3RN
Meetings: Monday Nights (except bank holidays)
Time: 7.45pm-9.45pm
Weapons: Classical Foil with some Electric Foil and Épée
Coaching Team
Head Coach: Joan Shavaksha
Assistant Coach: Laurence Pritchard
Assistant Coach: Paul Michell
All of our coaches hold qualifications through British Fencing or the British Academy of Fencing and are DBS cleared.
Session Booking
We request that you inform us prior to arrival by phone or text with: 07931 742144 or 07889 625070. Alternatively by email with: j.shavaksha@sky.com or laurencepritchard@sky.com.
This will enable us to ensure we have the right equipment on site so that you can fully participate in the session.
Membership
You are requested to contact the club for details of membership vacancies. Members pay a fee of £7 per session (£6 for multiple family members) regardless of age or whether club equipment is used.
Beginner's Courses
We run termley beginner's courses. These courses are 6 weeks long and cost £50 (£10 per session with the first session being free). The last session includes an assesment and evaluation for a certificate. Tuition and hire of all kit (weapons, jackets, masks, etc) is included.
News
Key events will be announced here.
2025
07/04/2025 Start of 6 week beginner's course for the summer term.
2024
15/04/2024 Start of 6 week beginner's course for the summer term.
2022
12/09/2022 Start of 6 week beginner's course for the autumn term.
17/01/2022 Start of first 6 week beginner's course of 2022.
2021
08/11/2021 Start of last 6 week beginner's course of the year.
11/10/2021 Start of new 6 week beginner's course.
04/10/2021 Re-opening - Monday 4 October 2021, free taster session!
13/09/2021 Club starts preparation for re-opening.
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