GETTING STARTED WITH LEAGUES



Running Leagues are a cornerstone to having a successful WATL Affiliated Venue. Through Leagues, throwers at your venue will be able to compete on our Global Leaderboard and gain access to different levels of competition.

The World Axe Throwing League (WATL) stands out not only for its commitment to promoting the sport of axe throwing but also for the robust support it offers to its Affiliates through a variety of tools. 

WATL goes beyond the traditional league structure by providing:

By offering these comprehensive tools, WATL not only enhances the axe throwing experience but also builds a supportive network that empowers participants and affiliates on their journey within the league.

Click here for the WATL Rules

Sanctioned Leagues

Every year WATL hosts 4 league seasons, each containing 7 weeks of gameplay with a playoff tournament for the 8th week. Each league week allows every participant 4 games. Refer to the "How To Run A League" for more information on how leagues are hosted at WATL affiliated venues.

How much space and time is needed to host?

If you are unsure about the space and time needed to host a league, we recommend a minimum of 1 lane and 2 hours for a minimum sized league. If you are unsure of the space or time needed for larger leagues, our League Manager can be contacted at leagues@worldaxethrowingleague.com for more information.

Step 1: Determine league day/times and price

Each venue incurs different costs for leagues, so make sure to charge according to what makes sense for your own costs

Step 2: Advertise Your League

Word of mouth is your best advertisement when starting up (or growing) a league! Every person who walks through your doors should be informed about the league.

Get involved in other local communities to spread the word about your first league. Once established, encourage your members to bring friends and family and to spread the word!

Step 3: Host league!