Fees as of september 2025

note that fees are subject to change

paying your fees

fees are payable monthly (due by the 6th of each month), or termly for youth programs. other fees are due immediately when you receive an invoice. the club can accept payments by credit card and e-transfers (to westdalefencing[at]gmail[dot]com).

the club may charge a $20 per week late fee for those who do not pay in a timely manner.

all fees include HST.

We do not offer refunds for missed classes or ‘make-up’ classes.

annual membership fees

All competitive program fencers are required to pay a club membership fee of $90 / year. Membership is required if you are out for more than 4 practices in a year, and if you wish to receive group or individual lessons. All fencers are also required to have a current membership with the Ontario Fencing Association and a license with the Canadian Fencing Federation, both of which can be purchased here (if you are not sure which membership you need, please talk to your coach).  a recreational membership presently costs $35 (as of june 2024). Members of the elite and HP programs are expected to fence under WFC at all CFF events. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Head Coach.

program fees

learn to fence Class: $435 / 7 week block (price includes club membership fee for the term as well as all equipment)

recreational (thursday classes): $192 (all own equipment) / $232 (includes use of club equipment) per month

competitive (monday and thursday classes): $300 (all own equipment) / $400 (includes use of club equipment) per month (by invitation only)

advanced competitive: $450 by invitation only

Drop-in rate: $65 per class (does not include individual lesson or equipment fees)

youth program fees

michaelmas 2025 term: $690 (price includes club membership fee for the term as well as all equipment)

please note that youth fees are calculated based on there being 12 classes for the autumn term

individual Lesson fees

regular Individual lesson (15 minutes): $30

extended individual lesson (40 minutes): $60

full lesson fees apply for lessons missed with less than 24 hours notice

Extra fees may apply for lessons which take place outside of scheduled practice hours

other fees

First Aid Taping: $5

Fascial Movement Taping: $10 - 25

Equipment Rental: $80 per term, available for fencers enrolled in our ‘learn to fence’ program only, subject to availability.

gift certificates: you can buy a gift certificate by emailing us or by clicking here.

If you are a production company looking to rent equipment, please click here

For information about youth programs, please click here.

Monthly rates are calculated based on 4 weeks in each month. This is to allow for any occasional missed or cancelled practices throughout the year. we do not offer refunds or make up classes.

If you are interested in joining one of our competitive programs, please talk to one of the coaching staff. Note that these are limited enrollment programs and places will be allocated at the sole discretion of the Head Coach. Fencers joining competitive programs are expected to commit to that program for the entire term.