Overview

The Women’s Axe Council, in conjunction with WATL, has created this program to support female throwers and encourage new throwers to experience the sport and cultivate relationships within the axe-throwing community. It provides women with a safe, non-judgmental, supportive mentor who will guide them in everything axe throwing. 

*Please note - Mentoring isn't just for throwers. It is for anyone who would like to improve their judging skills, learn how to manage a tournament (set-up, brackets, problem-solving), etc. 

Mentor Responsibilities

Mentors are expected to provide support and encouragement to the mentee as a liaison in the axe-throwing community. Mentors agree to devote time to help their mentee in developing a personal action plan based on their stated needs in the application. Mentors will be expected to hold face-to-face (if local) or video chats on an agreed-upon schedule during the introduction meeting.

Mentee Responsibilities

Mentees are expected to seek out opportunities and experiences to enhance their personal action plan. Mentees will set a schedule with their mentor as a guide to prioritizing their stated needs in the application. Mentees will be expected to hold face-to-face (if local) or video chats on an agreed-upon schedule during the introduction meeting.

Program Guidelines and Timeline

1. Council will review applications for mentors and mentees to create the right fit based on –

a. Mentor’s strengths, throwing style, participating disciplines, and location (time zone)

b. Mentee's short- and long-term goals, throwing style, goal for the relationship, and location (time zone)

2. Once a match is created, the council liaison will set up a short introduction meeting to discuss the program and answer any relevant questions. 

3. Mentors will provide progress updates to the council on a monthly basis to start. 

4. Mentees will provide open and honest feedback regarding their mentor and how the relationship is progressing.