Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club had a busy and exciting tournament weekend, with BBFC fencers competing at the club, on the national stage, and internationally.
From Beginner Class students getting their first real tournament experience to national-level Junior and Cadet competition in Las Vegas to a senior international championship in Africa, this weekend showed the full range of the BBFC pathway.
In-House Beginner Class Tournament at BBFC
On Saturday, we hosted our third In-House Beginner Class Tournament of the year at the club.
This event gives Beginner Class students a supportive first tournament experience, gives our coaches a chance to assess each fencer’s progress, and gives parents the opportunity to see their children fence in a real competitive setting.
Y8 Mixed Foil
Eva: 1st place 🥇
Ethan: 2nd place 🥈
Sadie: 3rd place 🥉
Nael: 3rd place 🥉
Y10 Mixed Foil
Presleigh: 1st place 🥇
Alexander: 2nd place 🥈
Sam: 3rd place 🥉
We are proud of all of our Beginner Class fencers for stepping onto the strip, competing, and giving their coaches and families a clear look at their progress.
June SJCC in Las Vegas, Nevada
BBFC was also represented at the June SJCC in Las Vegas.
The Super Junior & Cadet Circuit is a national-level tournament focused on Junior, U20, and Cadet, U17, athletes. SJCCs bring together deep competitive fields and give fencers valuable experience across full days of Junior and Cadet fencing.
Five BBFC fencers posted strong results in a large national field. Three earned national points, and Annika Krahe earned a new A26 rating with her 7th-place finish.
Annika Krahe: 7th place, earned A26 rating and national points
Genevieve Murphy: 37th place, earned national points
Annabelle Hussian: 51st place, earned national points
Senior African Championships
Internationally, BBFC’s Sara Amr Hossny represented Egypt at the 24th Senior African Championships, winning double gold in both the Individual and Team Events.
This zonal fencing championship is a continental tournament that awards FIE Senior points and affects final ranking before World Championships
Senior Women’s Foil
Sara Amr Hossny: 1st place 🥇, representing Egypt
Senior Team Women’s Foil
Egypt: 1st place 🥇
Team members: Fatema Wahba, Noha Hany, Sara Amr Hossny, Lojain Khaled
This weekend’s results reflect the strength and range of the BBFC pathway: students gaining experience in their first in-house tournaments, BBFC fencers testing themselves in deep national Junior and Cadet competition, and one of our own competing and winning at the senior international level.
Congratulations to all BBFC fencers, families, and coaches on an excellent weekend!
Ready to Start Fencing?
If your child is ready to try fencing, Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club is a great place to begin. We train youth and teenage fencers in foil and saber at our Dumbo/Vinegar Hill facility, and we offer clear next steps for families interested in fencing lessons Brooklyn, youth fencing NYC, and competitive fencing club pathways.
Book an Introductory Private Lesson - ages 4+, $49, 20 minutes, one-on-one, all equipment provided.
Try the Introductory Fencing Package - 2 private lessons plus 2 group classes for $199, available in foil and saber.
Ask about competitive pathways - for fencers ready to train and compete at the regional and national level.