AXE THROWING LEAGUES
Near Banner Elk
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Need To know
- League Starts: April 18th
- Registration Starts: Monday, March 18th 2024
- Registration Ends: Monday, April 15th 2024 @ 5 pm
- League Nights: Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
- Games: guaranteed minimum of 2 games per week
- Duration: 5-week league
- Cost: $130 for the entire 5 weeks
- Payment: Can be made at registration or on the first league night
- Practice Sessions: From 5:30 to 6:30 PM as part of league membership
- Rules: Complete game details provided in the rules section
- Standings: Posted online by the Saturday following each league night
- PRIZES:
- $50 Amazon Gift Card
- Two free throwing sessions
- An exclusive T-shirt
League Rules
General
Hero’s Axe House organizes leagues and tournaments primarily for the enjoyment and entertainment of our customers and the wider community. Our goal is to provide a space for competitive fun while fostering a family-friendly atmosphere. To minimize disputes during games, we have straightforward rules in place. We expect all participants to treat each other with respect during games and events at Hero’s Axe House. Furthermore, every player must have a current, signed waiver on file with us.
The Game & Scoring
Our tournaments and leagues will feature a standard 6-ring target, where the outermost ring scores 1 point and the red center, or bullseye, scores 6 points. Only the red center counts as a bullseye, which, beyond the 6 points, plays a crucial role in tiebreak situations. The green zone is worth 5 points but does not count as a bullseye. Bullseye counts are pivotal for resolving ties.
Kill shots, offering additional scoring opportunities, activate on the 5th and 10th frames. These shots appear in the 1-ring, marked by a white and blue ring. Misses, including any axe landing outside the 1-ring or not sticking, score 0 points. For axes landing on a line between two scores, the higher score is awarded. The on-duty Axe Master resolves any disputes regarding line hits, with their decision being final.
Hero’s Axe House, although similar to the World Axe Throwing League (WATL), operates independently, focusing on community engagement and competition. We are a standalone league, not affiliated with WATL, due to differing requirements.
Each game consists of a single round of 10 throws per player, with players alternating every 5 throws. Players must track their bullseyes and kill shots, crucial for tie-breaking. The maximum score per round is 64 points. Ties lead to additional 10-frame sessions to determine a winner, without affecting overall tournament scores. If ties persist after three sessions, players compete in a kill shot challenge for victory.
Safety is paramount; players must throw from behind the red line and stay in designated areas unless throwing. Personal axes are subject to Axe Master inspection for safety and compliance.
Alternative games (e.g., Battleship, Word Wack, Line up 4) may substitute the standard target, adhering to basic rules with any adjustments communicated before gameplay.
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Missing Games & Substitute Players
Conduct
Participants are expected to maintain a sportsmanlike attitude. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the tournament. Decisions on unsportsmanlike behavior, based on security footage review, will be made by the owners of Hero’s Axe House and are final.
