The World Axe Throwing League (WATL) had an incredible year in 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the growth of competitive axe throwing. From the number of tournaments to significant strides in both participation and skill, this year truly showcased the exciting direction our league is headed in. Here’s a breakdown of the standout achievements from the 2024 World Axe Throwing League Year in Review.
Membership Growth & Venue Expansion
In 2024, we continued to add new memberships to the WATL network of affiliated venues. We welcomed 23 new venues. This further solidified our presence as the premier league for competitive axe throwing and brought even more opportunities for enthusiasts to get involved in the community.
Tournaments & Events
This year, the WATL tournament circuit hit new heights with 44 events, including the highly anticipated World Axe Throwing Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Across all competitions, the atmosphere was electric, and the level of competition was nothing short of exceptional.
Year End World Axe Throwing League Stats
These interesting stats include both leagues and sanctioned tournaments around the world!
23,700 Matches Played – 7,386,094 Axes Thrown – 5532 Throwers
Collective Distance Walked in Lanes
Taking into account the number of matches played and walking distance between throwing line and the target, we calculated that a total of 111,261,012 feet were walked in World Axe Throwing League Matches in 2024. That’s nearly 85% of the earth’s circumference of ~24,901 miles. Let’s surpass that next year!
2024 World Axe Throwing League Champions
Hatchet Champion: Garett Gneiting
Big Axe Champion: Dylan Teets
Duals Champions: Tyler Flynn & John Doepke
HATCHET STATS
Highest Score in a Season
Shane Funk – 1566
Highest Average in a Season
Noah Vargas – 55.20
Most Kills in a Season
Noah Vargas – 40
Perfect Games
There were 4 perfect games played in leagues this year: Shane Funke, Noah Vargas, Johnny Hepas and Derek Mozdzierz
BIG AXE STATS
Highest Score in a Season
Tyler Flynn – 1157
Highest Average in a Season
Tyler Flynn – 41.32
Most Kills in a Season
Tyler Flynn – 44/56
DUALS STATS
Highest Score in a Season
SHASEY (Shane Funke & Casey Briggs) – 1650
Highest Average in a Season
SHASEY (Shane Funke & Casey Briggs) – 58.93
Most Kills in a Season
Lady and the Champ (Dylan & Krissy Teets) – 50/56
What’s Next for the World Axe Throwing League in 2025
We can without a doubt say that the World Axe Throwing League had a successful year in 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) is poised for another year of growth, innovation, and excitement. As we enter this next chapter, we’re focused on building on the strong foundation we’ve established and pushing the league to new heights.
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