HATCHET & DUALS LEAGUE

OFFICIAL RULES FOR HATCHET LEAGUE & TOURNAMENT PLAY

https://worldaxethrowingleague.com/axe-throwing-rules/

1. The blade (or bit) of the axe can not be longer than 4 inches.

2. This is to be measured from tip to tip in a straight line.

3. No second bits or spikes on the opposite side of the axe head from the forward-facing bit of the axe.

4. Decorative blunt objects are allowed but there may not be anything that could be considered sharp. This will be determined by the presiding official.

5. Handle Max Length can be no more than 19in/48.26cm as measured from the lowest point of the handle to the highest point of the eye on the top of the axe head.

6. Handles may be made from any material

7. Maximum Weight of an Hatchet

8. Axe Total = 3 lbs/1.36 kg

9. Broken axe

10. If the judge determines that a thrower’s axe has broken during a game. The thrower must provide a replacement axe to be verified and approved by the judge. If they do not provide a second non-broken axe within 1 minute they will have the rest of their league game/tournament match throws counted as 0.

11. The thrower is allowed 1 practice throw with the new axe before continuing the game.

12. Axe Heads must be one solid piece of metal held tightly to the handle.

13. Axe Heads that have become loose are dangerous and will not be considered for league play.

14. Axe Heads that have become loose or have an axe head that is easily removed (ie. heads that are clamped or held into the handle by a screw or pin) are not legal for sanctioned events unless otherwise approved by WATL®.