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 2025

National Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)

State Champions
Queensland - Alex Roberson (Sword Fighter Gold Coast Historical Fencing Club)
New South Wales - Mark Morris (The Old Sword Club)
Victoria - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)
South Australia - Mark Holgate (Adelaide Sword Academy)
Western Australia - Geraud Lemenager (Aiginskalk)
Tasmania - n/a
New Zealand - Sam Spekreijse (Canterbury HFC)

Weapon Champions
Longsword Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)
Sabre Champion - Nelson McGuigan (Melbourne Messer Club)
Rapier Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)
Sword and Buckler Champion - Daniel Pope (Scholar Victoria)
Sidesword Champion - Nelson McGuigan (Melbourne Messer Club)

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