Mark your calendars for IATC 2023, which will be held in Toronto Ontario, Canada from Thursday June 8th 2023 - Monday Jun 12th 2023. This week will consist of a full five days of tournaments designed to celebrate a community of professional axe throwers.
After an exciting growth in competition in 2022, the IATF is excited to announce the itinerary for the 2023 International Axe Throwing Champions. This years line-up features new tournaments that allow players of all skill levels to join and participate in this global competition, a return of some favorite competitions and of course the hallmark tournaments that celebrate the glory of champions.
Each year thousands of axe throwers around the world work hard to compete for placement in the International Axe Throwing Championships - a yearly competition that celebrates the best of the best! Only 256 players will make it through to round 2 and only 32 have the honor of competing against the undisputed best axe throwers in the world for the ultimate prize and glory - the Wilson Cup.
Join us this year for this celebration of champions from around the globe!
Axe Prom & Awards Gala
Yes! Axe Prom is back at this years IATC 2023. Axe Prom is a semi-formal event dedicated to the celebration of the IATC Tournament Champions, Axe Prom will be held at Toronto's Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Ballroom on June 12th 2023.
More details on what to expect will be coming soon.
Homecoming
We are again planning an awesome outdoor party that we are calling Homecoming which will occur during the IATC Finals and you and your friends and fans can all spectate and celebrate the comunity of axe throwing. 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 celebrate coming together as a community.
More details on this event will be coming soon. This is not a semi-formal event, so dress as you please.
Axe market
Axe Market and your favorite community vendors are coming back this year to celebrate all things axes!
More details on Axe Market, vendor signups and times will be coming soon.
Tickets
Tickets and registration for all events will be available for purchase soon.
For all events, we encourage you to subscribe now and keep an eye on the IATF Facebook and IATF Instagram pages so you don't miss out on tickets that will go fast.
IATC ITINERARY
'UNDER 55' Tournament
Thursday June 8, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: BATL Port Lands
REGISTRATION FEE:
$60 USD
PRIZE POOL:
$1,200 USD
- 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 55 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.)
- 9:00 am registration and practice.
- 10am Tournament start, 1pm approx. finish.
- Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Tournament Registration Fee
$60.00 USD
PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN
TOTAL PRIZE POOL - $1,200 USD (Approx $1,600 CAD)
1st Place - $600 USD
2nd Place - $340 USD
3rd and 4th Place (tie) - $130 USD Each
Teams 'DOUBLES' Tournament
Thursday June 8,2023
2:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: BATL Port Lands
REGISTRATION FEE: $75 USD Per Team
PRIZE POOL:
$2,250 USD
- 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.
- IATF Standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
- 2:00 pm Tournament start, 9:00 pm approx. finish.
- Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Tournament Registration Fee
$75.00 USD
PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN
TOTAL PRIZE POOL - $2,250 USD (Approx $3,000 CAD)
1st Place Team - $900 USD
2nd Place Team - $450 USD
3rd and 4th Place (tie) - $225 USD Each
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Place (tie) - $112.50 USD Each
'UNDER 65' Tournament
Friday June 9, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: BATL Port Lands
TICKETS: $60 USD Per Person
PRIZE POOL:
$1,200 USD Total
- 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.
- IATF standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
- 9:00 am registration and practice.
- 10am Tournament start, 1pm approx. finish.
- Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Tournament Registration Fee
$60.00 USD
PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN
TOTAL PRIZE POOL - $1,200 USD (Approx $1,600 CAD)
1st Place - $600 USD
2nd Place - $340 USD
3rd and 4th Place (tie) - $130 USD Each
'Close But No Cigar' Tournament
Friday June 9, 2023
1:00pm - 5:00pm
WHERE: BATL Port Lands
TICKETS:
$60 USD Per Person
PRIZE POOL:
$1,200 USD
- 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.
- IATF Standard ruleset (“majority-in” bullseyes and “break-paint” clutches.)
- 1pm registration, 2pm Tournament start, 5pm approx. finish.
- Spectators are free. Spectators will be allowed based on venue capacity.
Tournament Registration Fee
$60.00 USD
PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN
TOTAL PRIZE POOL - $1,200 USD (Approx $1,600 CAD)
1st Place - $600 USD
2nd Place - $340 USD
3rd and 4th Place (tie) - $130 USD Each
IATC 'Wilson Cup - Round 2' Day 1 Tournament
Saturday June 10, 2023
9:00am - 2:00pm
WHERE: BATL Pickering / Port Lands / Stockyards / Vaughan
REGISTRATION FEE: $75 USD By Invite Only
DIRECTIONS:
- 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.
- These emails will also include the ability to purchase a Homecoming ticket.
- 9:00am registration and practice.
- 10:00am Tournament start, 2:00pm approx. finish.
- Spectators will be free and allowed based on the venue's capacity.
IATC 2023 - WILSON CUP FINALS Tournament
Sunday June 11, 2023
10:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE: BATL Pickering
REGISTRATION FEE: Spectator "Homecoming" tickets may be purchased soon.
PRIZE POOL:
$22,500 USD (Approx $30,000 CAD)
- Final 32 players chosen by Day One placement in Round 2.
- 10:00am registration.
- 11:00am tournament start, 3:00pm approx. finish.
- Spectators are all welcome but must have purchased a Homecoming ticket to attend.
PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN (Top 32 Players Paid Out)
TOTAL PRIZE POOL - $22,500 USD (Approx $30,000 CAD)
1st Place - $9,000 USD
2nd Place - $3,350 USD
3rd Place - $2,250 USD
4th Place - $1,400 USD
5th and 6th Place (tie)- $550 USD Each
7th and 8th Place (tie) - $450 USD Each
9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Place (tie) - $270 USD Each
13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Place (tie) - $225 USD Each
17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Place (tie) - $180 USD Each
25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st and 32nd Place (tie) - $135 USD Each
HOMECOMING
ALL DAY SUNDAY
Sunday June 11, 2023
10:00am - LATE
WHERE: BATL Pickering
WHAT: Big Screens, Food, Drinks, Games, and Celebration of the Community of Axe Throwing.
TICKETS: $30 USD Per Person
- Homecoming is an all day spectator party held On-Site at the Wilson Cup Finals.
- Spectators can watch the Wilson Cup Finals live indoors or via the live stream which will be projected on big screens outdoors for all to see as well.
- Large Beer tents for celebrating with plenty of shade.
- Outdoor fun and games to keep you entertained between matches.
- 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 ready to capture your moments and memories.
- No dress code! Keep it summer casual (unless you want to wear a suit in June.)
AXE PROM & AWARDS CEREMONY
MONDAY
Monday June 12, 2023
6:00pm - LATE
WHERE: Westin Harbour Castle Ballroom, Toronto Ontario
WHAT: A 'Semi-Formal' Awards Gala to celebrate the IATC 2023 Tournament Winners
DRESS CODE: Semi-Formal
TICKETS: Will Be Announced Soon
- A 'Semi-Formal' GALA Style Event with food, drinks, DJ and bars inside the famous Westin Harbour Castle ballroom.
- Presentation of all the awards and trophies of the IATC 2023, including the crowning of the 2023 IATC Champion and the final presentation of the Wilson Cup.
- Tickets can be purchased once announced.
- Dress code is Semi-Formal so dress to impress.
- Only ticket holders are allowed to attend.