International Wargames Federation
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| International Wargames Federation | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IWF |
| Formation | October 3, 1991 |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Legal status | Association not for gain |
| Purpose/focus | Promotion of tactical and strategic games |
| Headquarters | Germiston, South Africa |
| Official languages | English |
| Main organ | General Meeting |
| Website | http://theiwf.wordpress.com/ |
History
The International Wargames Federation, which was founded by the Derby Wargames Club and Mind Sports South Africa in 1991. It is the international controlling body for historical miniatures games other types of wargames and promotes all wargames on a worldwide level.
As a result of the International Wargames Federation being formed, members like Mind Sports South Africa have been allowed to affiliate with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, and award officially accredited national colours to players who represent South Africa in official test matches and world championships.
World Championships
Today world 'championships' are played annually.
The World Championships have been played at the following locations:
- 1997 - Old Edwardian Society, Johannesburg, South Africa
- 1999 - The Castle, Cape Town, South Africa
- 2000 - Epsom College, Epsom, United Kingdom
- 2001 - Epsom College, Epsom, United Kingdom
- 2002 - Blue Waters Hotel, Durban, South Africa
- 2003 - New Orleans, United States of America
- 2004 - Rome, Italy
- 2005 - University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- 2006 - Gazza, Athens, Greece
- 2007 - Marine Hotel, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- 2008 - Helsinki, Finland
- 2009 - Crown Plaza, Alexandria, USA
- 2010 - Athens, Greece
- 2011 - Wellington, new Zealand
- 2012 - Durban, South Africa
- 2013 - Pretoria Boys high School, Pretoria, South Africa
Games/periods played
The most popular competition periods for World Championships are:
- Ancients (3000Bc to 1500AD),
- Pike & Shot (1500AD to 1700AD),
- World War II, and
- Morabaraba
World Champions
World Champions are:
ANCIENTS (DBM) - SENIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Iain McNeil | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 1999 | Terry Shaw | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2000 | Simon Hall | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2001 | Iain McNeil | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2002 | Simon Hall | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2003 | Terry Shaw | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2004 | Simon Hall | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2005 | David Handley | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2006 | Graham Evans | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2007 | James Hamilton | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2008 | Jason Broomer | (British Historical Games Society) |
| 2009 | Hannu Uusitalo | Finnish Historical Wargames Association |
| 2010 | Niilo Kalakoski | Finnish Historical Wargames Association |
| 2011 | Mike Walsh | The Society of Australian Ancients Wargamers |
| 2012 | Eugene Burger | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2013 | Colin Webster | Mind Sports South Africa |
ANCIENTS (DBM) - WOMEN
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lynda Fairhurst | British Historical Games Society |
| 2004 | Lynda Fairhurst | British Historical Games Society |
| 2005 | Lynda Fairhurst | British Historical Games Society |
| 2006 | Bernice Ligault | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2007 | Bernice Ligault | Mind Sports South Africa |
ANCIENTS (DBM) - JUNIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Andre Tonkin | South African Wargames Union |
| 2001 | Matthew Strachan | South African Wargames Union |
| 2002 | Benjamin Shulman | South African Wargames Union |
| 2003 | Angelo Stathoussis | South African Wargames Union |
| 2004 | Angelo Stathoussis | South African Wargames Union |
| 2005 | Angelo Stathoussis | South African Wargames Union |
| 2006 | Phillipe Ippolito | Federation Francaise de Jeu d’Histoire |
| 2007 | Phillipe Ippolito | Federation Francaise de Jeu d’Histoire |
| 2008 | Joona Tervonen | Finnish Historical Wargames Association |
| 2009 | Duane Havenga | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2010 | Gregory Laycock | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2012 | Gregory Laycock | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2013 | Adam Louw | Mind Sports South Africa |
ANCIENTS (Field of Glory) - SENIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pete Dalby | British Historical Games Society |
| 2010 | Graham Evans | British Historical Games Society |
| 2011 | Shaun Drummond | New Zealand Wargames Association |
PIKE & SHOT - SENIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Frederic DuFour | Federation Francaise de Jeu d’Histoire |
| 2001 | Pete Dalby | British Historical Games Society |
| 2002 | Edward van Trotsenburg | South African Wargames Union |
| 2003 | Kevin Brewin | British Historical Games Society |
| 2004 | Pete Dalby | British Historical Games Society |
| 2005 | David Clarke | British Historical Games Society |
| 2006 | David Clarke | British Historical Games Society |
| 2007 | Charles Masefield | British Historical Games Society |
| 2008 | Charles Masefield | British Historical Games Society |
| 2009 | Edward van Trotsenburg | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2011 | Mark Robins | The Society of Australian Ancients Wargamers |
PIKE & SHOT - JUNIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Duane Havenga | Mind Sports South Africa |
MORABARABA - SENIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gilbert Magabotse | South African Wargames Union |
| 1999 | Amos Mavuso | South African Wargames Union |
| 2000 | David Hlophe | South African Wargames Union |
| 2001 | David Hlophe | South African Wargames Union |
| 2002 | Simon Skhosana | South African Wargames Union |
| 2004 | Simphiwe Maphumulo | South African Wargames Union |
| 2005 | Medupe Sekao | Botswana Wargames Federation |
| 2006 | Thanos Taktikos | Hellenic Wargames Federation |
| 2007 | Moses Rannyadi | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2008 | Hanna Melkko | Finnish Historical Wargames Association |
| 2012 | Simphiwe Maphumulo | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2013 | Simphiwe Maphumulo | Mind Sports South Africa |
MORABARABA - WOMEN
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Teresa Chen | South African Wargames Union |
| 2007 | Ledile Tshwane | Mind Sports South Africa |
| 2008 | Hanna Melkko | Finnish Historical Wargames Association |
| 2012 | Zama Lathla | Mind Sports South Africa |
MORABARABA - JUNIOR
| Date | Name of player | Member |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Innocent Kubheka | South African Wargames Union |
| 2003 | Simphiwe Maphumulo | South African Wargames Union |
| 2005 | Teresa Chen | South African Wargames Union |
| 2007 | Innocent Kubheka | Mind Sports South Africa |
Presidents, past and present
Any organisation depends on the vision of the President. The term of office in the IWF, for such position is currently four years.
| Period | Name | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 to 2001 | David Hutchby | Britain |
| 2001 to 2004 | Lorenzo Mele | Italy |
| 2004 to 2006 | Scott Nicholas | Australia |
| 2006 to 2011 | James Hamilton | Britain |
| 2011 to 2013 | Hannu Uusitalo | Finland |
| 2013 to present | Colin Webster | South Africa |
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