The International Wargames Federation (IWF) is the international body uniting national

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federations of South Africa and was founded in 1991. The IWF members are part of a greater movement toward integration of Mind Sports in the regular sports arena.

History

The International Wargames Federation was founded by the Derby Wargames Club and

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. It is the international controlling body for historical miniatures games other types of wargames and promotes all

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on a worldwide level. As a result of the International Wargames Federation being formed, members like

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 - Gazzi, 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 - Blue Waters Hotel, Durban, South Africa * 2013 - Pretoria Boys High School, Pretoria, South Africa * 2014 - Hotel Victoria, Maseru, Lesotho * 2015 - Lugogo Sun, Mbabane, Swaziland

Games/periods played

The most popular competition periods for World Championships are: * Ancients (3000Bc to 1500AD), * Pike & Shot (1500AD to 1700AD), *

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World Champions

World Champions are: ANCIENTS (DBM) - MALE ANCIENTS (DBM) - FEMALE ANCIENTS (DBM) - JUNIOR MALES ANCIENTS (Field of Glory) - MALE PIKE & SHOT - MALE PIKE & SHOT - JUNIOR MALE MORABARABA - SENIOR MORABARABA - WOMEN MORABARABA - JUNIOR SESOTHOMORABARABA - MALE

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.

External links

Mind Sports South Africa Homepage
{{Wargames Wargaming associations