The World Axe Throwing League is proud to showcase our Certified Judges! WATL Certified Judges are held to the highest standard in understanding and implementing our rules when overseeing sanctioned events such as leagues, tournaments, qualifiers, and more. Certified Judges allow venues to organize and run these sanctioned events to the highest standards and best practices.

WATL Judges are:

• Certified by WATL 
• Up-to-date with the latest rules & changes
• Able to officially run WATL sanctioned leagues
• Have the ability to help in WATL sanctioned tournaments, including the World Axe Throwing Championship
• Have a deep understanding of the rules for:
  • Standard (Hatchet)
  • Big Axe
  • Duals
• Can conduct Qualifying Throws (Open & Closed) for Major and Televised Tournaments
• Able to renew or up-date the Certified Judge standing in future years when rule changes occur
• Serve as a substitute that may assist other venues in hosting leagues or tournaments

The full list of WATL Judges:

Current as of June 23, 2025

Interested in becoming a WATL Certified judge too? The program is open to the public! You do not have to be employed at a venue to participate and receive the certification. In order to apply and participate in the WKTL Judge Certification program, click on the button below; the Judge Certification cost is $85USD. Upon purchase, you will be sent a link to complete the Judge Certification Quiz.

Upon successful completion of the quiz, you’ll be sent a certificate with your name and date of completion, signifying that you are a WATL Certified Judge. With this certification, you will be able to run and manage sanctioned events as an official who clearly understands the rule sets and expectations of WATL to the highest standard. If you’re designated as the official for your leagues, you will have the ability to adjudicate calls for the sanctioned event you are running.