National Leaderboard

The National Leaderboard is a cumulative ranking system which tallies the awarded points of all tournaments within the Australian Historical Fencing League Circuit, inclusive of the various approved Divisions held within these events.  It is the primary Australian ranking system and the determiner of the title, Australian Historical Fencing Champion. AHFL is proudly supported by Historical Fencing Australia.

HONOURS 2024

National Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)

State Champions
Queensland - Daniel Green (Vanguard Swordsmanship Academy)
New South Wales - Mark Morris (The Old Sword Club)
Victoria - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)
South Australia - Matthew Pihodnya (Ironclad)
Western Australia -James Campbell (Ursa Major HEMA Academy)
Tasmania - n/a

Weapon Champions
Longsword Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)
Sabre Champion - Nelson McGuigan (Melbourne Messer Club)
Rapier Champion - Edward Craig (Melbourne Fencing Society)
Sidesword Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)

Team Tournament Champions
Overall Champion: Mark Morris (The Old Sword Club)
Teammates: Nicolo Catapang, Emerald Green, Aleks Roseneder, Kiah Waretini, Habibi Favilla

Strongest Club - Scholar Victoria

LEAGUE SCORING

First Place: 10 points
Second Place: 7 points
Third Place: 5 points
Fourth Place: 4 points
Fifth Place: 3 points
Sixth Place: 2 points
Seventh Place: 1 point
Eighth Place: 0.5 points

Point modifications:

16-25 Division Participants - Base Bracket Points
26-35 Division Participants - Base +1 point
36-45 Division Participants - Base +2 points
46+ Division Participants - Base +3 Points

Interstate Traveler Bonus +1 point
Isolated State Bonus +1 Point