With apologies to FReeper SCAers, who are undoubtedly FAR cooler than the general run, SCAers are, for the most part, bozos. The name - the Society for Creative Anachronism - is directly at odds with what the report alleges is its purpose: "promotes research and reenactments of medieval history."
Creative anachronism and faithful re-enactment are worlds apart.
Also, the lad looks dorky beyond belief, and I'd have to reject his picture on unibrow grounds alone. He doesn't realize what a favor the administrators are doing him.
Further, chain mail (like Spandex) is a privilege, not a right.
That said, Ramius is correct - if the photo isn't deceiving, the lad is "wielding" a Starfire, which is the combat sword of choice for us fightin' actors. VERY nice sword.
Thanks, Xenalyte...wondered what you thought.