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JOIN THE WORLD’S
LARGEST AXE
THROWING NETWORK

300+ affiliated venues across 47 countries. One global community. Find your lane or bring WATL to yours.

300+

Affiliated Venues

47

Countries

4

Seasons Per Year

ESPN

Televised Events

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THROW NEAR YOU

Search 300+ WATL-affiliated venues worldwide. Walk in, pick up an axe, and start throwing.

AFFILIATE YOUR VENUE

Unlock exclusive pricing, scoring software, insurance discounts, marketing support, and a global competitive framework.

COMMUNITY SPACES

Rec centers, backyards, and non-commercial spaces — host sanctioned leagues without commercial overhead.

EXCLUSIVE AFFILIATE PRICING

Every axe, stencil, and marker in the WATL store is available to affiliates at reduced pricing. Buy at cost, sell at retail — turning your supply line into a revenue stream.

  • Below-retail pricing on all WATL equipment and merchandise
  • Resell at markup for additional venue revenue
  • Hit the annual purchase threshold and your membership fees are waived

LUMBER AT INDUSTRY-BEST RATES

Boards are your biggest recurring cost. Our partnerships with two North American lumber suppliers give affiliates exclusive pricing that makes target maintenance predictable and affordable year-round.

PURPOSE-BUILT SCORING SOFTWARE

The most advanced axe throwing platform on the market — built by WATL, used by every affiliate. Run leagues, seed tournaments, and give your throwers real-time stats they can track season over season.

  • Full league and tournament management
  • Player statistics, season history, and personal bests
  • Global and local leaderboard rankings
  • Free practice mode for player profiles

LEAGUES THAT KEEP THEM COMING BACK

League play turns casual throwers into regulars. Four seasons a year, three disciplines, and a path from your local lane all the way to the World Championship stage on ESPN.

  • Hatchet, Big Axe, and Duals league formats
  • Global leaderboards that drive competitive repeat visits
  • Your throwers represent your venue on the world stage

And That’s Not All

MORE REASONS TO AFFILIATE

LISTED ON THE MAP

Every thrower searching for a place to throw sees your venue on the WATL membership map — the first place competitors look.

PR & MARKETING

Press releases for your events, social media features on WATL channels, and tools to pitch your local news outlets.

INSURANCE DISCOUNTS

Exclusive partner of the largest axe throwing insurer in the world. Member-only rates that drop as the network grows.

CERTIFIED PROGRAMS

Judge, coach, builder, and craftsman certifications. Plus certified trainers who visit your facility to train your staff on-site.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Direct resources from the WATL Commissioner plus the Mentorship Program — pairing you with experienced venue operators who’ve been where you are.

MONTHLY TOWN HALLS

Join industry leaders and fellow owners for monthly meetings — sharing wins, tackling challenges, and shaping the future of the sport together.

From the Community

WHAT AFFILIATES ARE SAYING

We have been members of WATL since 2017 and value our membership greatly. WATL has helped Far Shot grow the axe throwing community in our areas, and allowed us to hold tournaments. WATL has given us the ability to give customers peace of mind by showing that we adhere to high standards.

Benn MacDonald

Benn MacDonald

Far Shot Recreation

Being a part of WATL has given us not only a format to help us run our leagues, but access to an amazing community of throwers and business owners. Community expertise, creativity and support has really helped us tackle every obstacle and grow our business.

Sarah Sed

Sarah Sed

Houston Axe Throwing

YOUR VENUE DESERVES A GLOBAL STAGE

Affiliate with WATL and give your throwers access to sanctioned leagues, global leaderboards, and a path to the World Championship — while cutting your costs on equipment, lumber, and insurance.

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