We’re excited to announce that beginning in 2026, the Amateur Championship will officially be part of the World Axe Throwing Championship (WAKTC) weekend every April!
Merging the Amateur Championship with WAKTC on the same weekend creates a more dynamic and elevated experience for Amateur throwers. They’ll now compete on the sport’s biggest stage, surrounded by a passionate community and the top throwers in the world, which brings a whole new level of energy and recognition to their efforts.
This change also reduces costs for participants. Amateurs who were already planning to attend WAKTC can now avoid the burden of a second major trip, saving on airfare, time off work, and travel expenses. For those who weren’t previously planning to attend, this is a unique chance to experience everything WAKTC has to offer, including reduced hotel rates, travel deals, vendors, side events, and more. Ultimately, this integration delivers a true championship experience for Amateur throwers, allowing them to compete alongside the sport’s best in a world-class setting without raising their costs.
Find the new format for the Amateur Championship below with adjustments made based on feedback from the 2024 Amateur Championship and timing constraints. This format is subject to change, but will remain mostly the same, with top throwers earning bids into Stage 2. Once finalized, the official format for the Amateur Championship will be posted on the Qualifying & Tournament Circuit page here.
Amateur or Pro, new or seasoned—the entire community will be under one roof for one amazing event. We’re thrilled to unify the axe throwing community into one epic, action-packed weekend! See below for the updated Amateur Championship format and WAKTC schedule, both subject to change.
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New Amateur Championship Format
Entry to the Amateur Championship will be based on Circuit Points earned in the 2025 qualifying season. The top 110 CP earners will be invited to join the 32 bid winners from the 4 National Amateur tournaments. Any declined invites will be trickled to the next CP earner in line. Ties in CP will be broken using the Seeding Formula used for all 2025 seasons.
The 32 bid winners and top 30 CP earners gain entry directly into Stage 2.
Stage 1
- 18 groups of 5 for a total of 90 throwers.
- Compete in a round robin style tournament with the top thrower from each group moving to Stage 2.
Stage 2
- 18 throwers from Stage 1 will join 32 Amateur tournament bids and the top 30 CP earners.
- 16 groups of 5 for a total of 80 throwers.
- Top thrower from each group gets:
- Entry into Hatchet on Friday of WAKTC
- To compete for the title of Amateur Champion in Stage 3
Stage 3
- 16-person double-elimination bracket to crown a champion
- Held on Sunday before the WAKTC finals broadcast
New WAKTC + Amateur Championship Schedule:
Subject to change
Thursday (starting at 9AM)
- Amateur Championship – Stage 1
- Amateur Championship – Stage 2
- Meet & Greet
- WKTL Standard
Friday
- Knife Duals
- Hatchet
Saturday
- Big Axe
- Duals
Sunday
- Am Champs Finals
- WAKTC Broadcast Finals
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