Enroll with WATL for $36.99 - Rent a lane to play at Bad Axe for $19.99/hr
Join the WATL Flex League at Bad Axe Throwing!
No schedule? No problem. Axe throwing on your time.
The WATL Flex League is the newest and most convenient way to play in the World Axe Throwing League — on your own schedule! Whether you're juggling work or school, want to get some extra competitive practice between league nights, or just live too far from a location that runs WATL leagues, the Flex League is built to give everyone a chance to compete.
You choose the time. You choose the pace. You still get the thrill of League play.
✅ Play whenever Bad Axe is open - No weekly commitments
✅ No Judge Required – Report your scores through axethrowing.org
✅ Multiple Disciplines Included – Hatchet, Big Axe, Knives
✅ No Headcount Needed – Play solo or bring a friend
✅ Still Competitive – Match with real opponents and climb the global leaderboard
Create a player profile in the WATL App and select your division (Amateur is recommended!)
Register to play at WATL Flex League – Just $35.99 for 3 months of play! The registration window is between the last day of the previous season and the first day of the upcoming season.
Schedule your visit to any Bad Axe Throwing location and play at your own pace
Pay the $19.99/hour League walk-in rate when you arrive. If you need more time, purchase additional time and keep throwing!
Throw, input score in the app, repeat
At any participating* Bad Axe Throwing location! Whether your local venue is busy or quiet, you’ll be able to throw:
🎯If you’re new to League play at Bad Axe, reach out to leagues@badaxethrowing.com - otherwise, just show up and throw during our walk-in hours.
🎯Visit Bad Axe's Walk-In Schedule and select your location to see upcoming availability.
🎯If you don’t see walk-ins scheduled at a time that works for you, please contact leagues@badaxethrowing.com to see how we can accommodate you.
*Excluding Nashville, Waldorf, & Windsor locations.
Flex League is perfect for:
🎯 Players who can’t make weekly League nights
🎯 New throwers looking for low-pressure practice
🎯 Competitive players who want more matches
🎯 Anyone wanting to try multiple disciplines on their time
FAQs
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You must bring your own WATL compliant axe, scorekeeping device such as a smartphone or tablet, and your own internet data to connect to axethrowing.org
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$35.99 for 3 months of WATL Flex League + $19.99/hour walk-in League rate per discipline at Bad Axe
HOW DO I PAY?
WATL: Go to the Flex League website and sign-up during the live registration window between each season of League.
Bad Axe: You pay your $19.99/hour walk-in rate on-site during your throwing sessions. This is a separate payment from your registration fee, which is paid on the WATL website.
IS IT OFFICIAL WATL PLAY?
Flex League is currently unsanctioned, but that may change in future seasons.
WILL THERE BE A JUDGE ON SITE?
There is no guarantee that there will be a certified WATL judge onsite during your visit. For an unsanctioned league, this isn't needed! Players log their own Flex League scores directly in the WATL App.
CAN I PLAY BOTH FLEX & REGULAR LEAGUE?
Yes, you can! Just register for both.
Registration is open in-between League seasons - check out the calendar!!
Sign up today at WATL Flex League– on your time, your terms.
Have questions? Reach out to leagues@badaxethrowing.com and we’ll get you throwing!