After 2 years of COVID protocols, venue closures and capacity restrictions, the IATF is proud to announce several events leading up to and including IATC 2022 in June in Toronto. This year we are hosting additional tournaments the week of IATC 2022 to allow all skill levels to compete against people from all over the world in Toronto this summer. We can’t wait to have you all come and experience Toronto in the summer!
This year, we will be hosting a Doubles Tournament at BATL Port Lands on Thursday, June 9th. An “Under 65” Tournament for those with a 65 average or less will take place on Friday June 10th as well as a “Close but No Cigar” Tournament for anyone that didn’t make Round 2 of the IATC on the same day at BATL Port Lands.
Then we will kick off Round 2 of IATC 2022 on Saturday morning, June 11th, at four venues in the Greater Toronto Area before closing things out with the top 32 competitors vying for the Championship at our BATL Pickering location on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Homecoming
Instead of Axe Prom this year, we are planning an awesome outdoor party that we are calling Homecoming. We have secured a huge outdoor space at the BATL Pickering location for hundreds of spectators to comfortably watch the final stage of the IATC live and on big screens. Following the tournament, we will hold the awards ceremony outside at BATL Pickering and then celebrate coming together as a community to compete. This party at BATL Pickering will have a DJ and outdoor dance space as well as bars, beer tents and food vendors so everyone can eat, drink and be merry. This event is not a semi-formal event unless you are dead set on wearing a suit or gown outside in the summer in June.
Axe market
The IATF team is working hard on details for an Axe Market where community vendors can showcase and sell their products as well. Details to come as we lock them down.
Tickets AND Round 2
Tickets for the “Doubles Tournament”, “Under 65” tournaments and an initial batch of $40 “Early Bird” Homecoming tickets will be available through the IATF Tournaments page and Eventbrite on March 30th at 12:00pm EDT.
Tickets for “Close but No Cigar” Tournament, and the remaining $50 Homecoming tickets will be available through the IATF tournaments page and Eventbrite on April 13th 2022 at 12:00pm EDT, after results from Round 1 are posted.
Competitors advancing to Round 2 of the IATC will be sent an email on April 13th, 2022 with instructions on how to pay their $100 registration fee and claim their spots. These emails will also include an option to purchase a Homecoming ticket at $50.
Tickets for all events will be available for purchase on the Eventbrite page.
IATC ITINERARY
- This tournament will use a Pool Play format rather than a Double Elimination. The tournament starts with a Group Stage, where players are divided into groups of 4 and play everyone in their Group once, totaling three matches within their Group in a best 3 rounds out of 5 match format before any elimination takes place. Once all Group Stage matches are complete the top 2 from each Group move onto a single elimination tournament bracket. That means that every competitor will have a minimum of 3 matches with their registration fee.
- $100 registration fee per team.
- 9:00 am registration and practice.
- 10:00 am Tournament start, 4:00 pm approx. finish.
- IATF Standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
- $3000 prize pool. 1st $1200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200, 5-8 $150.
- That means a 1 in 8 chance of winning cash!
- Spectators are free. Up to capacity.
- This tournament will use a Pool Play format rather than a Double Elimination. The tournament starts with a Group Stage, where players are divided into groups of 4 and play everyone in their Group once, totaling three matches within their Group in a best 3 rounds out of 5 match format before any elimination takes place. Once all Group Stage matches are complete the top 2 from each Group move onto a single elimination tournament bracket. That means that every competitor will have a minimum of 3 matches with their registration fee.
- This tournament is open to anyone who’s 12-month average as listed on
- AxeScores.com is 65 or below at the time of registration.
- Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
- IATF standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
- $80 registration fee.
- 9:00 am registration and practice.
- 10am Tournament start, 1pm approx. finish.
- $1600 total prize pool - 1st $800, 2nd $450, 3rd $250, 4th $100.
- This tournament will use a Pool Play format rather than a Double Elimination. The tournament starts with a Group Stage, where players are divided into groups of 4 and play everyone in their Group once, totaling three matches within their Group in a best 3 rounds out of 5 match format before any elimination takes place. Once all Group Stage matches are complete the top 2 from each Group move onto a single elimination tournament bracket. That means that every competitor will have a minimum of 3 matches with their registration fee.
- This tournament is open to anyone that DID NOT make it into Round 2 of the IATC. If you qualified for Round 1 but did not make it to the final stage of IATC, this tournament is for you! If you did not qualify for Round 1 of the IATC but want to compete against some of the best in the world in Toronto, this tournament is for you! Players that made it into Round 2 of the IATC are NOT eligible.
- Pool Play format (Group Stage, then single elim.)
- IATF Standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
- $80 registration.
- 1pm registration, 2pm Tournament start, 5pm approx. finish.
- $1600 total prize pool - 1st $800, 2nd $450, 3rd $250, 4th $100.
- In the Qualification Round, players will compete in three skills events against their compatriots for a chance to represent their country. The three events are Underhand, Ambidextrous, and the Kitchen Sink (a mix of 1½ Rotation, 2 Rotation & Big Axe throws). The top scorers from each skills event will advance to either Team Canada or Team U.S.A.
- Not from Canada or America? You can still qualify and represent your country in the Qualifying Round, and individual Finals events. If you throw well enough to qualify, we will slot you onto either Team Canada or Team U.S.A. depending on preference/availability.
- Underhand, Ambidextrous and The Kitchen Sink
- The $50 entry fee includes guaranteed participation in all three qualifying events (Underhand, Ambidextrous, and The Kitchen Sink), the chance to represent your country in the Finals, and an official Team T-shirt!
- 5:30 pm Registration and 6:00 - 10:00 pm for the Qualifying Round
- Venue capacity does not allow for spectators at this event
Sat June 11, 9:00am - 2:00pm
BATL Pickering/Port Lands/Stockyards/Vaughan
Round 2 of IATC
Get Directions: BATL Pickering, BATL Port Lands, BATL Stockyards, BATL Vaughan
- Players that advance to Round 2 will receive an email with instructions on how to pay their $100 registration fee and to claim their spot.
- These emails will include the ability to also purchase a Homecoming ticket.
- 9:00am registration and practice.
- 10:00am Tournament start, 2:00pm approx. finish.
- Final 32 players.
- 10:00am registration.
- 11:00am tournament start, 3:00pm approx. finish.
- Spectators welcome but must have Homecoming ticket to attend.
- The Finals will see two 20-person teams compete in a series of individual and team based skills events. Expect the unexpected! The team that accumulates the most points during the competition is crowned the champion, taking home the coveted Van Os Vase.
- Team Canada and Team U.S.A will compete in the Finals in a variety of brand new and classic Challenger Series events, including individual and team games that are sure to be out of this world; now is the time to sharpen your skills!
- 3:00 pm registration and 4:00 pm Finals, following IATC 2022 Finals
- Homecoming tickets include spectator admission for this event, subject to venue capacity.
- A final awards ceremony celebrating the competitors of IATC 2022.
- $40 Early Bird tickets on March 30th.
- Remaining tickets available on April 13th after Round 1 results are in at the regular price of $50.
- Homecoming ticket includes spectator fee for IATC Finals at BATL Pickering.
- Indoor and Outdoor event at BATL Pickering, ticket allows for free travel in and out of the venue, subject to indoor capacity.
- Spectators can watch the Finals live indoors and the live stream will be projected on a big screen outdoors for all to see as well.
- Large Beer tent party, plenty of shade for those that want it.
- Food vendors for meal purchase all day.
- Bars open starting at 11am and going all day inside and outside.
- Photo booths and photographers will be on site.
- No dress code! Summer casual (unless you want to wear a suit in June.)