Social Media Content Initiative

We’ve put together an initiative to help spur some more visibility for axe/knife throwing and if you participate you could win a gift card for the World Axe Throwing League or World Knife Throwing League…

Advanced vs. Amateur – Division Declarations

All throwers will have until April 5th to declare as Advanced or Amateur via their App profiles. Once Season 2 begins on April 6th, NO DIVISION CHANGES CAN BE MADE. The designation must be made…

An Update From The Commissioner

Dear Axe Throwing Community, As the commissioner of the World Axe Throwing League (WATL), it is my duty to ensure the integrity and fairness of our organization for the benefit of our affiliates, throwers, and…

2023 WATL USA Pro-Am Championship: Debrief

It’s been a week now since we all flew home from the USA Pro-Am Championship. In reflecting on the successes and failures of the event, we want to address the concerns and perceptions of the…

New Commissioner of the World Axe Throwing League – 2024

As many already know, Mike Morton’s term as Commissioner comes to a close this December.  We have been fortunate to have his passion and leadership at the helm of both the community and the sport…

New WATL Head Judge

We are extremely pleased to announce two big moves within our team, effective immediately. Starting today, Benn MacDonald will be moving on from his role as Head Judge. However, Benn will continue to serve the…

2023 Spring League Divisions

APRIL FOOLS! We know everyone is already excited about all the new changes, and, due to the overwhelming positivity we’ve experienced in the community, we’ve decided to push another positive change out for THIS season….

Rating System Beta Test

Who is the best thrower in the world? And where do you stack up? These are questions we’ve often heard and that don’t always have clear answers. We can look at a season and say…

The Perfect Pairing: WATL & Pabst Blue Ribbon

The World Axe Throwing League is proud to announce Pabst Blue Ribbon as our newest sponsor, and “The Official Beer of the World Axe Throwing League®”! Since its founding in 1844, Pabst Blue Ribbon, the…

The 2022 Inaugural Venue Cup

In 2022, WATL reduced the amount of time between seasons, to end the year earlier, leaving more time for Worlds bid earners to plan and book their trips. As a result, there is a 2…