Welcome to the culmination of the 2024-2025 IATF Integrated Tournament Circuit and League Season.


We've made some adjustments to the tournament schedule for this year:


  • We've raised the average limit on the Under 55 & 65 Tournaments to Under 60 & 70 Tournaments.
  • We've expanded the most popular tournaments, Big Axe, "Women's", and Doubles, so more throwers can compete for the title.
  • The new name for the "Women's Tournament" will be announced soon.
  • The Close But No Cigar Final will be held on Thursday evening at BATL Port Lands, following the conclusion of the "Women's Tournament".
  • The Challenger Series Team is back for more fun and games this year, but they've got some new tricks up their sleeves. Stay tuned! 
  • We restructured the schedule on Sunday at Homecoming. Due to popular demand, the top 32 throwers from Round 2 Day 1 of the Wilson Cup will advance to Day 2. There will be more coverage of Wilson Cup matches on the Livestream.
  • ALL FINALS for ALL TOURNAMENTS will take place on Sunday at Homecoming.

The Awards Ceremony will be held at Homecoming immediately after the final axes are thrown and the after party will go on into the night.


Join us this year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for this celebration of champions from around the world!


Follow @interaxe on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on ticket sales, hotel partners, volunteer opportunities, and more!


UNDER 60

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

90 USD (Approx. 129.50 CAD)

10:00AM - 1:30PM

40 Competitors

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

1,080 USD Prize Pool

  • Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
  • This tournament is open to anyone whose 12-month Standard average as listed on AxeScores.com is 60 or below (Premier XX or below) as of March 7, 2025.
  • IATF standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
  • 9:00 am registration and practice.
  • 10:00 am Tournament start, 1:30 pm approx. finish.
  • Finals will take place on Sunday, at Homecoming at BATL Pickering.
  • Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 1,100 USD (approx. 1,580 CAD)

1st Place - 440 USD (approx. 630 CAD)

2nd Place - 220 USD (approx. 315 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 110 USD each (approx. 160 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 55 USD each (approx. 80 CAD)

 

UNDER 70

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

90 USD (Approx. 129.50 CAD)

2:30PM - 6:30PM

80 Competitors

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

2,200 USD Prize Pool

  • Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
  • This tournament is open to anyone whose 12-month Standard average as listed on AxeScores.com is 70 or below (Premier XX or below) as of March 7, 2025.
  • IATF Premier ruleset
  • 1:30 pm registration and practice.
  • 2:30 pm Tournament start, 6:30 pm approx. finish.
  • Finals will take place on Sunday, at Homecoming at BATL Pickering.
  • Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 2,200 USD (approx. 3,170 CAD)

1st Place - 792 USD (approx. 1,140 CAD)

2nd Place - 396 USD (approx. 570 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 176 USD each (approx. 250 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 88 USD each (approx. 125 CAD)


9th through 16th Place (tie) - 44 USD each (approx. 60 CAD)

 

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

90 USD (Approx. 129.50 CAD)

6:30PM - 10:30PM

80 Competitors

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

2,200 USD Prize Pool

  • Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
  • This tournament is open to anyone that participated in Round 1 but DID NOT make it into Round 2 of the Wilson Cup.
  • IATF Premier ruleset
  • 5:30 pm registration and practice.
  • 6:30 pm Tournament start, 10:30 pm approx. finish.
  • The Final game will take place on Thursday evening at Port Lands after the conclusion of the Women's Tournament. The winner of CBNC will enter Round 2 of the Wilson Cup as the 256th seed at BATL Port Lands on Saturday.
  • Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 2,200 USD (approx. 3,170 CAD)

1st Place - 792 USD (approx. 1,140 CAD)

2nd Place - 396 USD (approx. 570 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 176 USD each (approx. 250 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 88 USD each (approx. 125 CAD)


9th through 16th Place (tie) - 44 USD each (approx. 60 CAD)

 

BIG AXE

Thursday, June 12, 2025

90 USD (Approx. 129.50 CAD)

10:00AM - 2:00PM

64 Competitors

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

1,500 USD Prize Pool

  • Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
    *NOTE: In the group stage, the Big Axe Tournament will be best 2 rounds of out 3 match format.
  • This tournament is open to anyone
  • IATF Premier ruleset
  • 9:00 am registration and practice.
  • 10:00 am Tournament start, 2:00 pm approx. finish.
  • Finals will take place on Sunday, at Homecoming at BATL Pickering.
  • Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 1,500 USD (approx. 2,160 CAD)

1st Place - 600 USD (approx. 860 CAD)

2nd Place - 300 USD (approx. 430 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 150 USD each (approx. 215 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 75 USD each (approx. 105 CAD)

WOMEN'S

Thursday, June 12, 2025

90 USD (Approx. 129.50 CAD)

3:00PM - 8:00PM

128 Competitors

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

3,000 USD Prize Pool

  • Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
  • This tournament is open to any thrower who meaningfully identifies as a trans or cis woman, non-binary person, or other marginalized gender.
  • IATF Premier ruleset
  • 2:00 pm registration and practice.
  • 3:00 pm Tournament start, 8:00 pm approx. finish.
  • Finals will take place on Sunday, at Homecoming at BATL Pickering.
  • Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 3,000 USD (approx. 4,320 CAD)

1st Place - 1,080 USD (approx. 1,550 CAD)

2nd Place - 540 USD (approx. 775 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 240 USD each (approx. 345 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 120 USD each (approx. 175 CAD)


 9th through 16th Place (tie) - 60 USD each (approx. 85 CAD)

DOUBLES

Friday, June 13, 2025

130 USD (Approx. 190 CAD)

10:00AM - 5:30PM

128 Teams

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

4,000 USD Prize Pool

  • Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
  • This tournament is open to any team of 2
  • IATF standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches)
  • 9:00 am registration and practice.
  • 10:00 am Tournament start, 0 pm approx. finish.
  • Finals will take place on Sunday, at Homecoming at BATL Pickering.
  • Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 4,000 USD (approx. 5,760 CAD)

1st Place - 1,440 USD (approx. 2,075 CAD)

2nd Place - 720 USD (approx. 1,035 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 320 USD each (approx. 460 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 160 USD each (approx. 230 CAD)


 9th through 16th Place (tie) - 80 USD each (approx. 115 CAD)

SKILLS

Friday, June 13, 2025

5:30PM

BATL Port Lands

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON

WILSON CUP ROUND 2 - DAY 1

Saturday, June 14, 2025

157.50 USD (Approx. 225 CAD)

Wilson Cup Round 2 - Day 1

256 Competitors

10:00AM - 3:00PM

BATL Port Lands, Stockyards, Vaughn, & Pickering

  • Double Elimination Format
  • Invitation Only
  • The 256 top global players that advance to Round 2 will receive an email with instructions on how to pay their registration fee and to claim their spot.
  • Round 2 registration includes a ticket to Homecoming on Sunday, June 16 at Pickering.
  • 9:00am registration and practice.
  • 10:00am Tournament start, 3:00pm approx. finish.
  • Spectators for Day 1 will be free and allowed based on the venue's capacity.

WILSON CUP ROUND 2 - DAY 2

Sunday, June 15, 2025

23,500 USD Prize Pool

Wilson Cup Round 2 - Day 2 FINALS

32 Competitors

10:00AM - 5:30PM

BATL Pickering

  • Double Elimination Format
  • Final 32 players remaining in the Wilson Cup.
  • 9:00am registration.
  • 10:00am tournament start, 5:30pm approx. finish.
  • Spectators are all welcome but must have purchased a Homecoming ticket to attend.
Prize Pool Breakdown

TOTAL PRIZE POOL - 23,500 USD (approx. 33,800 CAD)

1st Place - 9,400 USD (approx. 13,500 CAD)

2nd Place - 3,525 USD (approx. 5,000 CAD)

3rd Place - 2,350 USD each (approx. 3,400 CAD)


4th Place - 1,410 (approx. 2,000 CAD)

5th & 6th Place (tie) - 587.50 USD each (approx. 840 CAD)


7th & 8th Place (tie) - 470 USD each (approx. 675 CAD)


9th through 12th Place (tie) - 282 USD each (approx. 400 CAD)


13th through 16th Place (tie) - 235 USD each (approx. 335 CAD)


17th through 24th Place (tie) - 188 USD each (approx. 270 CAD)


25th through 32nd Place (tie) - 141 USD each (approx. 200 CAD)

HOMECOMING

Sunday, June 15, 2025

50 USD (approx. 72 CAD)

Homecoming

32 Competitors

10:00AM - LATE

BATL Pickering

  • Doors will open at 10:00AM.
  • Spectators can start watching the Wilson Cup Finals at 10:00AM live inside
  • Spectators can start watching the Official IATF Livestream inside or outside in one of our viewing tents equipped with large flat-screen TVs so you don’t miss any of the heart pounding action.
  • A large outdoor bar serving ice cold cans all day from 10:00AM. The indoor bar will also be open and serving refreshments at 10:00AM.
  • Multiple large tents to provide shade or shelter from the elements.
  • Outdoor games to keep you entertained between matches.
  • The annual Axe Market draws vendors from across the Federation!
  • No dress code! June in Toronto is typically hot, but can be unpredictable. Check the forecast before you decide your ensemble.
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We are happy to announce that we have partnered with two hotels to offer discounted rooms for the week of IATC. For more information about getting around Toronto, Pickering, and the IATC host venues, see our Travel Guide.

175 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON

www.torontodonvalleyhotel.com


For 10% off best available rate, book with code: SMERF
Please note that this rate is only available for online bookings.

Toronto Don Valley Inn & Suites is a 3-star hotel in North York that is an easy driving distance to all 4 host BATL locations. Their amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness facility, pet friendly options, and onsite parking.


Driving distances
  • 8.5 miles (13.7kms) to Port Lands
  • 19.3 miles (31.1kms) to Pickering
  • 17.9 miles (28.8kms) to Stockyards
  • 16.8 miles (27kms) to Vaughn

Transit options
  • Catch the 100A Flemingdon Park to Broadview Station bus on Wynford Drive. This bus takes you 30 stops (approx. 26 minutes) to Broadview station. From there, you can get on the subway east or west to your destination.
  • Walk south to Eglinton Avenue and catch the 34 Eglinton East to Eglinton Station. This bus takes you 18 stops (approx. 25 minutes) to Eglinton station. From there, you can get on the subway north or south to your destination.

More details on booking this hotel

Desktop booking
  1. Visit the hotel website - www.torontodonvalleyhotel.com
  2. Select arrival/departure dates, # of rooms, # of guests, Book Now
  3. Special codes or rates
  4. Promo code: SMERF, Apply
  5. Complete your booking

Cell phone
  1. Visit the hotel website - www.torontodonvalleyhotel.com
  2. Book Now
  3. Select arrival/departure dates, # of rooms, # of guests, Book Now
  4. Arrow down (besides "your stay")
  5. Special Codes or Rates (below "select guests", at bottom of the page)
  6. Promo code: SMERF, Apply
  7. Update
  8. Complete your booking


Notes
  • The discounted rates are for online bookings only.
  • Check-in time: any time after 3 pm
  • Check-out time: 12 pm (noon)
  • Parking: $11.95/vehicle per night plus HST
  • Incidental hold/deposit is required at the time of check-in

Residence and Conference Centre - Toronto Downtown

THIS HOTEL WILL SELL OUT SO BOOK SOON!

80 Cooperage St, Toronto, ON

stayrcc.com/locations/toronto-downtown


For 12% off best available rate, book with code: IATC2025
Please note that this code is only valid from June 8th to 16th, 2023. Any nights booked outside these dates will be at the regular rate.

The Residence and Conference Centre is the George Brown downtown residences converted into a 3-star hotel in the summer months. It is an easy walk to Port Lands and the Westin Harbour Castle (the location of Prom). This is a great option if you want to travel with friends as many rooms include two bedrooms and a kitchenette.


Driving distances
  • 1.3 miles (2.1kms) to Port Lands (walking distance!)
  • 26 miles (41.8kms) to Pickering
  • 8.8 miles (14.2kms) to Stockyards
  • 20.6 miles (33.2kms) to Vaughn
Transit options
  • Walk south to Cherry St and Mill St and catch the 121D Esplanade-River to Union Station for 10 stops (approx. 16 minutes) to Union station. From there you can get on the TTC or GO transit.
  • Walk north to King St and catch the 504B King St to Broadview Station for 11 stops (approx. 13 minutes) to Broadview station. From there you can get on the subway east or west to your destination.
  • Walk west along Front St for 1.6 miles (2.6kms), approximately 30 minutes to Union station. From there you can get on the TTC or GO transit.

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The IATF is excited to introduce our new IATF App, set to replace the AxeScores App after March 7, 2025, at the end of the League Qualification Period.

The new IATF App will offer both free and paid features. The free, ad-supported version will continue to provide essential league stats and standings at no additional cost, while the subscription tier (priced at $2.99 per month) will offer additional benefits, such as extended player development views, personal achievements, eligibility for IATF Tournament Rank points, discounts in the IATF store, and much, much more. By subscribing, you will also be directly supporting the continued growth and development of the IATF!

You may wonder why we're shifting to an ad-supported, subscription model despite the AxeScores Management Fee. That fee, introduced a little over 2 years ago, is and will continue to be a fee to the IATF Venues & Organizations (i.e. MANIAX, Urban Axes, etc…) for their usage, management, and support of the league management tool provided by AxeScores.

We understand that many throwers have considered the $8 league fee as money going towards improvements for the AxeScores App. That $8 was never for App improvements. It has always been a service fee to the IATF Venues & Organizations. The AxeScores App was provided at no cost to the community, which has become unsustainable.

The new $2.99 a month subscription is to support the development and tech support for the new IATF App, which will allow us to provide more and better tools for the community. AxeScores will continue to exist as management software used by the axe throwing venues.

The transition to the IATF App opens the door to future features beyond thrower statistics, including tournament registration, prize pool payouts, and more. Subscribing helps prioritize and enhance app functionality, supporting the future of the IATF and its app. As all league members subscribe, we can offer even more exciting services!

The new IATF App will be available for download in the Google Play Store and the Apple Store soon. The AxeScores App will be retired as of March 8, 2025.

Basic Season Standings & Playoff Stats: Season Rank, W-L-OTL Record, High Score, Avg Score, Throw Counts, Clutch Call Rate for the current Qualification Season or last 6 months, whichever is longer.

Enhanced Season Stats: All stats included with the free version for the thrower’s career + Perfect Rounds, Perfect Matches

Competitor Research: Aggregate, historical statistics on opponents’ Clutch Call Rate, Clutch Success Rate, Big Axe Percentages, Big Axe Scores, etc… for both league and tournament play.

Details about the Tournament Rank coming very soon!

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You've got questions about the Collins Rating System, we've got answers!

The Basics

What is CRS and how does it affect players in normal league play and tournament play?

A player's Collins Rating is a number determined by their play history. A higher number generally means they have had better past results. Players' ratings are a measurement and do not affect normal league or tournament standings. Ratings are adjusted based on the results of each match in normal leagues and most tournaments. At the hosts' discretion, tournaments can use the players' ratings to seed tournaments.

How is CRS calculated?

The details on how ratings are calculated are available here. In lay terms, the ratings of the two players in match are compared before the match begins to determine an expected result. This expectation is compared to the actual result in the match, considering rounds won/lost/tied. If the expectation matches the result, no rating adjustment is made. If the expectation varies from the result, an adjustment is made to the players' ratings to more closely align the next expectation with the result. This means the rating is self-correcting.

 

What role does CRS serve?

The ratings can be a useful measure of progress relative to the players in ones league. They are a useful measure for comparing relative skill.

How can I win a match and lose points?

The rating should not be viewed as "points", it is a relative measure. If the difference between two opponents ratings creates an expectation that the higher rated player should win all three rounds and they win only two rounds, the higher rated player's rating will be adjusted down and the lower rated player's rating will be adjusted up. Essentially, the players are more evenly matched than their original ratings predicted.

Why do I lose CRS for rounds won or tied?

Won rounds always count positively into a player's match result. Rounds tied at 27 never count negatively into a player's match result. Tied rounds can contribute negatively if the player was expected to win more rounds than they did.

What is the benefit of CRS over the regular 2-1-0 point system? Why does it exist?

Assuming the 2-1-0 point system is referring to how league seaon standings are determined, these two serve different functions. The 2-1-0 system generates the standings for a particular season. CRS offers a continuity over a player's career and is more nuanaced because it considers not the match result, but round results.

Why isn’t CRS used for anything?

At a tournament host's discretion, tournaments can use the players' ratings to seed tournaments. While this isn't a common practice to date, it has been used for this purpose.

TOURNAMENTS & PLAYOFFS

Can we see how tournaments and playoffs affects our CRS?

Currently, since there is no match view for playoff and tournament matches, we cannot. This match view will be introduced in a future update.

How is playoffs CRS weighted and determined?

Calculation of rating adjustments for playoff matches and regular league season matches is the same up to a weighting factor. Playoff matches are weighted 20% higher than regular season matches to reflect the increased stakes. Playoff rating adjustments are still based on the difference between the match expectation, derived from the players' starting ratings, and the match result. The weighting means that when adjustments are warranted, they move the players' ratings a little more.

At what point do you get a number instead of a %?

The top 300 rated players are numbered. Below that number, percentile is used to indicate standings.

What are the differences between how matches effect CRS between leagues and tournaments?

Calculation of rating adjustments for tournament matches and league matches is the same up to a weighting factor. Tournament matches are weighted the same a playoff matches or sightly higher, depending on the size and scope of the tournament to reflect the increased stakes, and to encourage normalization of ratings between players that don't often compete. Tournament rating adjustments are still based on the difference between the match expectation, derived from the players' starting ratings, and the match result. The weighting means that when adjustments are warranted, they move the players' ratings a little more.

Are there plans to incorporate CRS into anything? Like a top 100 invitational tournament or something like that?

There are no current plans to use CRS in this way, though the concept has been raised in discussion internallly at the IATF, as well as with IATF members and in community feedback.

NITTY GRITTY

What are the outer boundaries for when you can no longer get CRS from a match?

In a normal league match, a difference in opponents' ratings of greater than 636 creates an expectation that the higher rated player will win all three rounds. If the higher rated player does win all three rounds, no adjustment is made to either players' rating.

Does CRS count throwing a 27/81 as a loss for the higher ranked thrower?

No, since CRS v1.2 (which dates back to 2020), ties at 27 never count negatively for the higher ranked player. Ties at 27 represent the only secanrio where players' combined adjustment is not zero. Meaning, it is possible for a both players to be adjusted upward or for the absolute value of one player's adjustment to be unequal to the other's.

Can y'all share the algorithm for calculating CRS gains? I'm a software engineer, and I'd love to look at the code that calculates that. Point me to a GitHub repo or code sandbox?

The math to support the calculation is here. The code implementation is not open-source.

 

When do inactive throwers drop off the boards?

Players who have been inactive for over are year are not displayed in the lists.

Is the CRS ranking shown on my profile for standard/premier/big axe?

Currently the rating on player profiles is their Standard Rating. Premier Ratings will be added in a coming update. Big Axe matches are in the recreational category and do not produce CRS adjustments.

Still have questions? Check out the CRS page or email us at info@iatf.com!

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Updates to the AxeScores app and AxeScores.com

LIVE UPDATES

We have made a series of updates to AxeScores over the past few weeks to address features and bugs reported via Upvoty, by IATF members, and via email.

 

The following updates are live on AxeScores now:

 

  • We’ve updated the 81 Club and the 75+ Average Club. Both Clubs now have separate views for Standard and Premier.

  • Some Standard 81s were not previously reporting on the Club list; the underlying issue has been resolved and this list will stay current, updating weekly on Mondays.

  • The (unofficial) Wilson Cup qualification status can be viewed on AxeScores.com at this link: https://axescores.com/iatc/qualification or by selecting “IATC 2025” from the AxeScores home page. The qualification status is intended to give players looking to qualify for Wilson Cup a sense of where they are in that process. The official list will be produced after the qualification period ends March 7, 2025.

  • Some Recreational leagues, mostly related to past tournaments, appeared on players’ profile stats. The underlying issue has been addressed and these should no longer appear there.

  • Premier playoff Clutch statistics are now separated between 5 and 7-point clutches on AxeScores.com. A coming update to the AxeScores mobile app will bring this feature to that platform.

PENDING UPDATES

Several AxeScores updates are in progress.

 

We are aware of some impossibly high scores present in the stats. We’ve been working to understand how these happen and how best to address them. Having done that, these results are beginning to be corrected. It is a gradual process that should be completed by mid-January.

 

The next update to the AxeScores mobile app will bring some highly requested features:

 

  • Premier CRS on players’ profiles; this will be in addition to Standard CRS for players with both ratings.

  • Wilson Cup (unofficial) qualification status will be included on player profiles.

  • Updates to the 81 Club, 75+ Average club, and Premier playoff clutch stats to the mobile app.

  • Google and Facebook have some coming updates to their social login flow. These should have little impact on the user, but it is a necessary update that we are spending the time to ensure works as expected.

Thank you for reading.

 

  • If you have any questions, email us at info@iatf.com
  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and updates.
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Find details for each Regional Axe Throwing Championship weekend here.

NORTHWEST REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT

DATE

TIME

PRICE

STYLE

RULES

REG

Open Practice

Friday, Nov 8

4:30PM to close

$30

Unlimited throwing

N/A

N/A

Big Axe

Saturday, Nov 9

10:00AM check-in & warm-up, 11:00AM tournament start

$70

Double Elimination

Standard

IATF

Doubles

Saturday, Nov 9

Approx. 1 hour after Big Axe finish

$115

Double Elimination

TBD

IATF

Regional Marquee Tournament

Sunday, Nov 10

10:00AM check-in & warm-up, 11:00AM tournament start

$90

Pool Play into Double Elimination

Premier

IATF

No strangers to the Tournament Circuit, Axe Kickers has kicked up a party plan worthy of the Northwest that is sure to draw throwers from across the far flung region.

Axe Kickers opens the doors at 4:30PM on Friday for an evening of open throwing for just $30USD until they close. Big Axe and Doubles tournaments will be held on Saturday with the marquee Regional Axe Throwing Championships happening on Sunday.

There will be a food truck on site for Saturday and Sunday. To whet your appetite, Axe Kickers has arranged for a special discount for throwers with their neighbors, NimBin Pot Shop.

Only a 10 minute drive from the SeaTac Airport, there are loads of hotels in the area for you to rest your head between axe throws.

Register for the Northeast Regional Axe Throwing Championships before October 10th to get the special Early Bird rate.

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The International Axe Throwing Federation has redrawn the North American regions to more accurately reflect local throwing communities and foster long term growth.

The most recent iteration of the IATF regions was drawn in 2020 when COVID-19 restrictions prevented or discouraged cross-border travel. This led to some regions being overly dense, geographically enormous, or both.

The new IATF regions in North America, effective immediately:

While the European and Pacific regions are continuing to grow, they will remain as they are for the time being. We will revisit those regions as necessary in the future.

Considerations for creating the above regions:

  • Relative size of thrower base
  • Geographical size and travel considerations
  • Number of venues and thrower hubs within proposed regions
  • Historical and cultural relationships within proposed regions
  • Feedback from IATF Member Owners, Panel of Throwers representatives, and the community-at-large
Huron - Northeast Region border in Ontario

The Province of Ontario is divided between the Huron and Northeast IATF Regions. (See Map)

Simcoe County and Durham Region are included in the IATF Huron Region, along with all other Ontario municipalities to the south and west.

Northern Ontario, Muskoka District, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and Northumberland County are included in the IATF Northeast Region, along with all other Ontario municipalities to the north and east.

Huron - Central divide in Michigan

The State of Michigan is divided between the Huron and Central IATF Regions.

The Lower Peninsula is included in the Huron IATF Region.

The Upper Peninsula is included in the Central IATF Region.

States and Provinces by IATF Region

NORTHEAST REGION

  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario - excl. Southwestern
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

HURON REGION

  • Ontario - Southwestern
  • Michigan - Lower Peninsula

NORTHWEST REGION

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Saskatchewan
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

CENTRAL REGION

  • Manitoba
  • Colorado
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Michigan - Upper Peninsula
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin

SOUTHEAST REGION

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee

SOUTHWEST REGION

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Utah

EAST REGION

  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
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Last summer, the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) established an annual integrated circuit of tournaments to foster competition among IATF players. Organizing tournaments into a circuit successfully increased the profile of these tournaments, their hosts, their competitors and the IATF. We also learned a great deal from the inaugural season and have made some adjustments to the Integrated Tournament Circuit based on our learnings and the community’s feedback.

TL;DR at the end of the document.

Unified IATF Axe Throwing Season.

The Tournament Circuit will start and end in March at the same time as the League Qualification Season. This year’s qualification period ends March 7, 2025.

Grand Slam and Major tournaments held between the end of the throwing season and that year’s IATC will be part of the following year’s path to IATC.

Changes to Major Tournaments

Number of Grand Slam reserved spots

Only the 2nd and 3rd place winners at all future Majors will be guaranteed a spot at a Grand Slam.

Grand Slam spots dictated by Major

The 2nd and 3rd place winners’ reserved spots will be for a specific, predetermined future Grand Slam. The Grand Slam will be selected based on geographical location and position on the Tournament Circuit calendar. See below for 2024-2025 Tournament Circuit Calendar.

The IATF is making these changes:

  • To streamline and simplify the process for throwers to move from Major to Grand Slam over the course of the Tournament Circuit.

  • To simplify the process of determining which throwers have earned reserved spots.

  • To increase the number of winners who take advantage of their Grand Slam spots.

  • To reduce the workload to the IATF team in assessing, tracking, and coordinating Major winners over the course of multiple throwing seasons.

The 2024-2025 IATF Tournament Circuit

The schedule of IATF Tournament Circuit events is as follows:

Grand Slams

Event

Host

City

Date

Info

Urban Open

Urban Axes

Baltimore, MD, USA

Aug 2-4, 2024

UK Open

Valhalla North Axe Throwing

Newton Aycliffe, England, UK

Aug 16-18

Asia Pacific Axe Throwing Championship

MANIAX Axe Throwing

Sydney, NSW, AUS

Sep 27-29, 2024

The Choptober Challenge

Chopper's Hatchet House

Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

Oct 25-27, 2024

Golden State Grand Slam

LA AX

North Hollywood, CA, USA

February 2025

US Championship

Ace Axe Throwing

Homestead, PA, USA

March 2025

The top 4 finishers from each of these events’ marquee tournaments will be reserved a spot in Rounds 1 & 2 of the Wilson Cup.

Majors

Event

Host

City

Date

Grand Slam

Info

Red, White and Bullseyes

Urban Axes

Somerville, MA, USA

June 28-30, 2024

Choptober Challenge

Urban Open: Swiss Tournament

Urban Axes

Baltimore, MD, USA

Aug 2-4, 2024

US Championship

Shieldmaiden Slam

Valhalla North Axe Throwing

Newton Aycliffe, England, UK

Aug 16, 2024

UK Open 2025

Unicorn Classic

The Range

Priddis, AB, CAN

Aug 31, 2024

Golden State Grand Slam

Labour Day Classic

The Range

Priddis, AB, CAN

Sept 1, 2024

Golden State Grand Slam

BAT Outta Hell

Battle Axe Throwing

Wollongong, NSW, AUS

Aug 30-Sept 1, 2024

APATC

Charlotte Open

BATL Axe Throwing

Charlotte, NC, USA

Sept 7-8, 2024

Choptober Challenge

Florida Man Games

Game of Axes

Boynton Beach, FL, USA

Sept 21-22, 2024

Choptober Challenge

Three Ring Circuit*

Detroit Axe

Detroit, MI, USA

Oct 11-13, 2024

US Championship

Pink Ribbon Classic

Axe Thro Co

San Diego, CA, USA

Oct 19-20, 2024

Golden State Grand Slam

Urban Ladyblades

Urban Axes

Durham, NC, USA

January 2025

US Championship

Urban Madness

Urban Axes

Durham, NC, USA

January 2025

US Championship

Battle Axe Open

Battle Axe Throwing

Wollongong, NSW, AUS

Jan 24-25, 2025

APATC

Seattle Throwdown

Axe Kickers

Seattle, WA, USA

Jan 25-26, 2025

Golden State Grand Slam

Winter Axe Games

Game of Axes

Boynton Beach, FL, USA

February 2025

US Championship

Going Up Cup

LumberJaxs Tamworth

Tamworth, England, UK

February 2025

UK Open

Warriors' March To Glory

Warriors Axe Throwing

Cobourg, ON, CAN

March 2025

Urban Open

Last Ditch To Canada

Lumber Punks Axe Throwing

Melbourne, VIC, AUS

March 2025

APATC

The winner from each of these events’ marquee tournaments will be reserved a spot in Rounds 1 & 2 of the 2025 Wilson Cup.

* These majors include two marquee tournaments that will each reserve the winner a spot in the Wilson Cup.

Players Declining A Reserved Spot

Clarification on current system: Throwers who have earned a reserved spot in Rounds 1 & 2 of the Wilson Cup may decline their invitation. This spot is then returned to the general pool of spots awarded to throwers through the League Qualification Path and will be assigned to a member venue according to representation.

New for this season of the Tournament Circuit, throwers will have the option to decline a bid when it is awarded* OR they may self-identify prior to competition as ineligible to receive a bid. If the winning thrower initiates either of these options, the bid will immediately trickle down to the next eligible thrower at the tournament.

*The thrower must decline within 24 hours of the conclusion of the tournament and make their intention clear to the tournament host. Otherwise, the bid will be treated like any other Round 2 invitation and upon refusal, will reenter the general pool of Round 2 bids for League Qualification.


TL;DR

The 2nd and 3rd place finishers from Major tournaments will be reserved spots at a specific Grand Slam.

Regionals will be held in November 2024.

Throwers may remove themselves from contention for a Wilson Cup bid prior to or immediately following a tournament.

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The LaFace of the Community award goes to a member of the community selected by the community for their contributions to axe throwing and for exemplifying the best of IATF ideals. The recipients of this award is a community member who leads by example to create a positive and supportive competitor-friendly community. They promote positive sportsperson-like behaviour and are leaders in our community. Not all leaders lead from the front and a deserving person might be working diligently behind the scenes to make axe throwing the best sport and the best community it can be.

Winners of the 2024 LaFace Awards:

Chloe "Feisty" Lyttle

from Battle Axe Throwing

Here's what the community had to say about Chloe:

"Chloe is one of the most community focused people I have ever met. She is always striving to make sure the venue she runs with her partner is a happy, comfortable and safe place for anyone to come and have a throw. She is always actively looking for ways to make the throwing community she has helped create be a fun and exciting place to be a part of; dedicating so much time and effort... to make sure that the leagues and events that are run go smoothly and are a blast to be in. She is such an amazing hard worker when it comes to the axe throwing community, not afraid to say her opinion... and fighting to help the community be able to keep growing when we are so far away from the majority of throwers."

"Chloe has spent her life in axe throwing working to build community, engage newer throwers in the sport, and lift up everyone around her. There are so many of us that wouldn't be throwing today if it weren't for Chloe. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome. In a sport that features a majority of male players, Chloe works tirelessly to make sure people of all genders feel just as much a part of the community as anyone else. I've witnessed her stand up to bullies when necessary... She leads by example and it's easy to see her positive impact in axe throwing communities around Australia and the world."

"Chloe Lyttle is a fun-loving, friendly, and welcoming member of Battle Axe Wollongong. She is extremely dedicated and always goes above and beyond for her community. Chloe always makes sure to always have time to help the members of her community, whether it's assisting people to learn or achieve their goals. Anytime someone is unsure of their ability she is always by their side to cheer them on and encourage them. Whenever someone wants to try a new throwing technique she will always watch and give advice if they need/want it. Chloe is extremely passionate about axe-throwing and is the most community-driven person I have ever met. Even when she is unwell she will come into the venue to get work done, check on everyone, and make sure everything is running smoothly. She has built such a strong and trusting community at Battle Axe Wollongong, it is a safe space for so many people. She works hard both from the front when running nights, always promoting sportsperson-like behaviour. As well as behind the scenes as an example; when themed events are on, she will always hand draw on the boards to make special games for the community.

Joey "The Hat" Nessler

from Chopper's Hatchet House

Photo credit: Matt Traino

Here's what the community had to say about Joey:

"Joey is the epitome of community support. He both supports and develops creativity within the axe throwing world. Each time a new game or skill is brought in, he fully supports the spread of that knowledge and fun. “Take this back to your home venue” he says. And we do! This helps nurture the growth of the community through fun that is outside of the same old competitive premier/standard format."

"Joe not only wears many hats at Choppers (no pun intended) helping out with organizing two of the biggest tournaments in the IATF Circuit (Countess Cup and Choptober), but he is the man behind the Perfect Game Challenge Coins. He has single-handedly started something incredible that has brought the community together and given throwers something to strive for when it comes to getting their perfect game(s) whether it be a Standard, Premier, or Big Axe 81. Joe in my mind deserves this award more than anyone else and I’m not the only one that thinks that!"

"...he just is the community, he never stops serving this community with love and support and guidance for everyone worldwide!"

"Always there to lend a helping hand and the father of the axe throwing challenge coin..."


47 different community members were nominated, and over 550 people voted to award this year's LaFace of the Community Award.


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The International Axe Throwing Federation holds the International Axe Throwing Championship on the traditional lands of many Indigenous peoples. June is National Indigenous History month in Canada and June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day, observed on the longest day of the year.

BATL Port Lands, Stockyards, and Vaughan are located within the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed by the Mississauguas of the Credit.

BATL Pickering is on the traditional lands of many Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabek, and the Huron-Wendat peoples. This land is now home to many  diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

White settler history often begins the story of North America with the arrival of the first colonists on the eastern shores. However, Indigenous histories and archeological research can show us that Turtle Island has a long history stretching back thousands of years, and even beyond into time immemorial.

For example, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy is made up of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca nations whose territories range from the eastern half of Lake Erie, along northern Pennsylvania, from Albany to Montreal, including the Kawarthas region and all of Lake Ontario. 

Often described as the oldest, participatory democracy on Earth, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy’s constitution is believed to be a model for the American Constitution. What makes it stand out as unique to other systems around the world is its blending of law and values. For the Haudenosaunee, law, society and nature are equal partners and each plays an important role.

For more information about the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, visit https://www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com/who-we-are/.

The IATF values inclusivity and diversity in our sport. We believe that axe throwing can and should be for everyone and anyone. However, we must reckon with the fact that Indigenous people have historically experienced racism, exclusion, lack of accommodation, or erasure in sports. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada gave 94 calls to action, 5 of which were about sport. As the governing body of urban axe throwing, we believe that we can learn from and respond to these calls, specifically:

91. We call upon the officials and host countries of international sporting events such as the Olympics, Pan Am, and Commonwealth games to ensure that Indigenous peoples' territorial protocols are respected, and local Indigenous communities are engaged in all aspects of planning and participating in such events.

The IATF pledges to begin the process of engaging local Indigenous communities as we prepare for IATC 2025. It is our goal to create a relationship with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinabek in an effort to meaningfully respect their histories on the land and attempt to disrupt colonial practices.

Finally, we encourage all participants and spectators at IATC to learn more about the Indigenous people of the land they inhabit and visit. A great resource is the Native Land Digital, an interactive map that is a great starting point for jumping in the complexities and breadth of the land.


Support the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity

The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity is the official charitable-fundraising arm of the Anishinabek Nation and its 39 First Nation communities. Their goal is to establish a foundation that will help improve the quality of life for First Nation communities and citizens.

REFERENCES

“Who We Are.” Haudenosaunee Confederacy, 24 June 2021, www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com/who-we-are/. 

Government of Canada; Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. “Sports and Reconciliation.” Government of Canada; Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 28 Sept. 2023, www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524505883755/1557512006268. 

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