Schedule Details – 2026 International Axe Throwing Championship

Welcome to the culmination of the 2025-2026 IATF Integrated Tournament Circuit and League Season.

Join us in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for this celebration of champions from around the world and 10 years of the IATF!

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UNDER 60

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

90 USD (Approx. 123 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

10:00AM - 1:30PM

40 Competitors

$1,000 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
This tournament is open to anyone whose 12-month Standard average as listed on AxeScores.com is 60 (54 Premier average) or below as of March 6, 2026.
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 - 1,000 USD (approx. 1,365 CAD)

1st Place - 400 USD (approx. 546 CAD)

2nd Place - 200 USD (approx. 273 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 100 USD each (approx. 136 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 50 USD each (approx. 68 CAD)

UNDER 70

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

90 USD (Approx. 123 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

2:00PM - 6:00PM

80 Competitors

$2,000 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
This tournament is open to anyone whose 12-month Standard average as listed on AxeScores.com is 70 (64 Premier average) or below as of March 6, 2026.
IATF Premier ruleset
1:00 pm registration and practice.
2:00 pm Tournament start, 6:00 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 - 2,000 USD (approx. 2,730 CAD)

1st Place - 800 USD (approx. 1,092 CAD)

2nd Place - 400 USD (approx. 546 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 200 USD each (approx. 272 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 100 USD each (approx. 136 CAD)

KNIFE THROWING

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

80 USD (Approx. 109 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

80 Competitors

$1,800 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
This tournament is open to anyone.
IATF Knife Throwing ruleset
5:30 pm registration and practice.
6:30 pm Tournament start, 10:30 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 - 1,800 USD (approx. 2457 CAD)

1st Place - 720 USD (approx. 983 CAD)

2nd Place - 360 USD (approx. 491 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 180 USD each (approx. 246 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 90 USD each (approx. 123 CAD)

AMBIDEXTROUS

Thursday, May 28, 2026

80 USD (Approx. 109 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

40 Competitors

$800 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
This tournament is open to anyone.
IATF Standard rule set.
9:00 am registration and practice.
10:00 am Tournament start, 1:00 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 - 800 USD (approx. 1,092 CAD)

1st Place - 320 USD (approx. 437 CAD)

2nd Place - 160 USD (approx. 218 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 80 USD each (approx. 109 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 40 USD each (approx. 55 CAD)

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Thursday, May 28, 2026

90 USD (Approx. 123 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

1:30PM - 5:30PM

80 Competitors

$2,000 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
This tournament is open to anyone that participated in Round 1 but DID NOT receive an invitation to Round 2 of the Wilson Cup.
IATF Premier ruleset
12:30 pm registration and practice.
1:30 pm Tournament start, 5:30 pm approx. finish.
The Final game will take place on Friday afternoon at Port Lands after the conclusion of the Big Axe 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

THE SLAYER SERIES

Thursday, May 28, 2026

90 USD (Approx. 123 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

6:00PM - 11:00PM

100 Competitors

$3,000 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
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
5:00 pm registration and practice.
6:00 pm Tournament start, 11:00 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. 4,095 CAD)

1st Place - 1,080 USD (approx. 1,474 CAD)

2nd Place - 540 USD (approx. 737 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 240 USD each (approx. 328 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 120 USD each (approx. 164 CAD)

9th through 16th Place (tie) - 60 USD each (approx. 82 CAD)

BIG AXE

Friday, May 29, 2026

90 USD (Approx. 123 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

10:00AM - 3:00PM

80 Competitors

$2,000 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
*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, 3:00 pm approx. finish.
Sudden-death tie breaker.
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

DOUBLES

Friday, May 29, 2026

130 USD (Approx. 177 CAD)

BATL Port Lands & Stockyards

4:00PM - 10:00PM

100 Teams

$3,600 USD Prize Pool

Pool Play Format (Group Stage, then single elimination)
This tournament is open to any team of 2. Only ONE registration per team.
IATF Premier ruleset
3:00 pm registration and practice.
4:00 pm Tournament start, 10:00 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 - 3,600 USD (approx. 4,913 CAD)

1st Place - 1,296 USD (approx. 1,769 CAD)

2nd Place - 648 USD (approx. 884 CAD)

3rd and 4th Place (tie) - 288 USD each (approx. 393 CAD)

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Place (tie) - 144 USD each (approx. 197 CAD)

9th through 16th Place (tie) - 72 USD each (approx. 98 CAD)

WILSON CUP ROUND 2 - DAY 1

Saturday, May 30, 2026

157.50 USD (Approx. 215 CAD)

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Wilson Cup Round 2 - Day 1

256 Competitors

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, May 31, 2026

$23,500 USD Prize Pool

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Wilson Cup Round 2 - Day 2 FINALS

32 Competitors

BATL Pickering

Double Elimination Format
Final 32 players remaining in the Wilson Cup.
9:00am warm-up begins
10:00am tournament start
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, May 31, 2026

50 USD (approx. 72 CAD)

BATL Pickering

10:00AM - LATE

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.
Food trucks serving all day to keep you fed and full of energy.
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! May in Toronto is unpredictable and can range from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Check the forecast before you decide your ensemble.
Live entertainment after the awards ceremony!

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IATF Tournament Rank is live!

Today the IATF is posting the first tournament rank results from Tournament Circuit Points awarded to date during the 2025-2026 qualification period. Moving forward, the ranking will be updated as Circuit event results are confirmed (typically in the days following an event).

Competitors in the IATF Tournament Circuit have been awarded Tournament Circuit Points based on their finishing position in tournaments. These points serve as a measure of tournament participation and success.

Eventually participation in Tournament Circuit Points will be linked with IATF mobile app subscription. When subscription becomes available, subscribers will be eligible to be awarded Tournament Circuit Points and appear on the Global & Regional Tournament Rank leaderboards. Until that time, competitors will continue to be awarded Tournament Circuit Points and appear on the leaderboards. This time will serve as a beta test for the Tournament Rank System.

Tournament Circuit Points awarded to a competitor at a tournament will remain in their Past 12 Months tally until the tournament is run again, typically the following year, or 12 months elapses (in the case where the tournament is not scheduled to recur as a Circuit event).

The Tournament Rank page is here: AxeScores.com/tournament-rank

Recognizing Access to Circuit Tournaments

The IATF Tournament Circuit does have geographical variation, i.e. not all geographical areas have an equal number of planned events. Each IATF Region has its own leaderboard to reflect these regional differences. Each regional leaderboard includes Tournament Circuit Points awarded only at tournaments hosted in that region. Tournament Circuit Points awarded at IATC tournaments are excluded from the regional leaderboards, but included in the Global leaderboard.

Tournament Rating Points Awarded

Competitors in circuit tournaments will earn points as follows:

Major Marquees

Finish position	Double-elimination points	single-elimination points
1st	500	500
2nd	250	250
3rd	175	150
4th	125	150
5th/6th	65	60
7th/8th	50	60
9th-12th	30	30
13th-16th	25	30
17th-24th	15	15
25th-32nd	10	15

Grand Slam Marquees

Finish position	Double-elimination points	single-elimination points
1st	2,000	2,000
2nd	1,000	1,000
3rd	700	600
4th	500	600
5th/6th	250	225
7th/8th	200	225
9th-12th	125	115
13th-16th	100	115
17th-24th	65	60
25th-32nd	50	60
33rd-48th	35	30
49th-64th	25	30

IATC Wilson Cup

Finish position	points
1st	3,000
2nd	1,800
3rd	1,600
4th	1,400
5th/6th	1,200
7th/8th	1,000
9th-12th	900
13th-16th	800
17th-24th	700
25th-32nd	600
33rd-48th	500
49th-64th	400
65th-96th	300
97th-128th	200
129th-192nd	100
193rd-256th	20

Tournament Rating Points by Discipline

Tournament Points will be categorized by throwing discipline. Tournament Points from Standard and Premier tournaments will be aggregated and totaled separately from Big Axe and Knife tournaments. Because this category of points is separate, tournaments can award points as Marquees do. Should a player compete in tournaments of each discipline, they will have separate Tournament Point totals, one from Standard and Premier tournaments combined, one from Big Axe tournaments, and one from Knife tournaments.

Tournament Rating and Tournament Eligibility

Tournament Points earned in tournaments where the registration is restricted to competitors who meaningfully identify as a woman, non-binary person, or other marginalized gender (together called Slayer tournaments) will also earn Tournament Points. Because this category of points is separate, similar to Big Axe or Knife tournaments, tournaments can award points as Marquees do. These Tournament Points will be aggregated and totalled separately to better highlight achievement in these tournaments, as well as to recognize access parity in Open eligibility tournaments.

Tournament Rating and Average Limited Tournaments

Competitors in tournaments where the registration is restricted by average will also earn Tournament Points. The points awarded by these tournaments will be scaled by the limiting average.

A limit of 70+ Standard Average will award 75% (rounded) of a Marquee.

A limit of 60-69 Standard Average will award 65% (rounded) of a Marquee.

A limit below 60 Standard Average will award 60% (rounded) of a Marquee.

Tournament Rating Points from Tournaments in the Same Discipline

Circuit events may include more than one tournament that award points in the same discipline category, be it Hatchet, Big Axe, Knife, Slayer tournaments etc. Generally, one of the tournaments will award points as described in the tables above, and the other(s) will award points rounded (to avoid decimal points) to 75% of the points awarded. This is likely an unusual case, but could happen, for example, if there are a Premier hatchet tournament and a Standard hatchet tournament scheduled during the same event.

Tournament Rating and Doubles Tournaments

To date, Doubles tournaments have not awarded Tournament Points. Starting in the 2026-2027 qualification period, Doubles tournaments will award Tournament Circuit Points to each team. The points awarded will be as described above, depending on whether the tournament is a Marquee or Feature, the Discipline, any limits by average, and registration eligibility.

Collins Rating vs Tournament Rank

The Collins Rating System (CRS) provides players with a relative sense of where they stand against an opponent. Higher rated players tend to win against lower rated players. Because ratings adjustments are possible following every match, the system is self-correcting, meaning ratings following a match more closely align with the match result. Understanding how a rating has changed over time gives a sense of development as a competitive player.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 Integrated Tournament Circuit calendar, the IATF will award Tournament Points based on performance in tournaments. Given the IATF already has a rating system, let’s examine how Tournament Rank adds another dimension to measurement of competitive development.

Recall the Collins Rating Key Principles:

Head-to-head competition should be used to assess skills and determine ratings.
Winning against lower rated players is less valuable than winning against higher rated players.
Higher levels of competition should raise the stakes by allowing larger adjustments, if required, to better reflect players’ relative skill. ie. Wilson Cup has higher stakes than Grand Slams and Majors, which in turn has higher stakes than league playoffs.
Throwing an 81 and winning the tiebreaker should never result in a downward adjustment.
Throwing more frequently should not disproportionately inflate ratings.

The introduction of the Integrated Tournament Circuit and feedback on the CRS prompted the development of another system that rewards performance on the tournament circuit and is stable over a longer period of time.

Tournament Points Design Considerations::

Participation in a variety of tournaments is rewarded
Strong performance in a tournament setting is rewarded
Tournament Points are earned only when Integrated Tournament Circuit events occur, so the ranking is less volatile than with CRS
Higher levels of competition should raise the stakes by allowing more points to be earned, ie. Wilson Cup has higher stakes than Grand Slams and Majors, which in turn has higher stakes than league playoffs.
Further integrates the circuit
Creates a new option to seed tournaments
Similar to points systems used in other sports (tennis, golf, motor sport, etc), which makes the system more accessible and simple to understand

Tournament Points and Ranking provides a new view of player performance and further integrates the IATF’s Tournament Circuit.

Under discussion for IATC 2027, some Wilson Cup Round 2 reserved bids will be allocated to top Tournament Rank players. These bids will be for players who have performed well on the Tournament Circuit, but have not yet earned a bid from a top finish on the Circuit.

Collins Rating and Tournament Ranking provide independent ways to look at competitive development.

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RATC 2025 Tournament Details

Find details for each Regional Axe Throwing Championship weekends here.

EAST REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Big Axe	Friday, Nov 14	5:00PM check-in, 6:00PM start	$70	Pool Play into Single Elimination	Standard	IATF
Regional Marquee Tournament	Saturday, Nov 15	8:00AM check-in, 9:00AM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Doubles	Sunday, Nov 16	10:00AM check-in, 11:00AM start	$115	Pool Play into Single Elimination	Standard	IATF

ADDRESS: 5256 US-30 Suite 188, Greensburg, PA 15601, United States

HURON REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Under 70	Saturday, Nov 15	12:00PM check-in, 1:00PM start	$70	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Standard	IATF
Doubles	Saturday, Nov 15	3:00PM start	$115	Pool Play into Doubles Elimination	Standard	IATF
Regional Marquee Tournament	Sunday, Nov 16	12:00PM check-in, 1:00PM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF

ADDRESS: 344 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, United States

NORTHWEST REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Doubles	Saturday, Nov 15	12:00PM start	$115	Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Big Axe	Saturday, Nov 15	Following Doubles	$70	Doubles Elimination	Premier	IATF
Regional Marquee Tournament	Sunday, Nov 16	12:00PM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF

ADDRESS: 4622 61 St #8, Red Deer, AB T4N 2R2

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Big Axe	Friday, Nov 14	6:00PM check-in, 7:30PM start	$70	Double Elimination	Standard	IATF
Under 70	Saturday, Nov 15	9:00AM check-in, 10:30AM start	$70	Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Regional Marquee Tournament	Saturday, Nov 15	4:00PM check-in, 5:30PM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Women's Marathon	Sunday, Nov 16	10:00AM check-in, 11:30AM start	$80	Double Elimination	Premier	GoA

ADDRESS: 12550 S Military Trl, Boynton Beach, FL 33436, United States

PACIFIC REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Big Axe	Friday, Oct 31	9:30AM start	$70	Seeding into Single Elimination	Standard	IATF
Doubles	Friday, Oct 31	3:00PM start	$115	Seeding into Single Elimination	Premier	IATF
The Queensland Major	Saturday, Nov 1	9:30AM start		Seeding into Double Elimination	Premier	MANIAX
Regional Marquee Tournament	Sunday, Nov 2	9:30AM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Queen Of The North (Women & NB Big Axe)	Sunday, Nov 2	4:00PM start		Seeding into Single Elimination	Standard	MANIAX

ADDRESS: 52a Doggett St, Newstead, QLD, 4006, Australia

Complete

CENTRAL REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Marathon	Friday, Nov 7	1:00PM check-in & 2:00PM start	$60	20 Games, Doubles Elim Playoffs	Premier	MN AXE
Regional Marquee Tournament	Saturday, Nov 8	8:00AM check-in, 9:00AM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Big Axe	Saturday, Nov 8	4:00PM check-in, 5:00PM start	$70	Pool Play into Single Elimination	Standard	IATF
Knives	Saturday, Nov 8	6:00PM check-in, 7:00PM start	$70	Pool Play into Single Elimination	IATF Knife	IATF
Women's	Sunday, Nov 9	10:00AM check-in, 11:00AM start	$70	Pool Play into Single Elimination	Standard	IATF
Doubles	Sunday, Nov 9	1:30PM check-in, 2:00PM start	$115	Pool Play into Single Elimination	Standard	IATF

ADDRESS: 9375 Deegan Ave UNIT 10, Monticello, MN 55362, United States

EUROPEAN REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Slayer	Friday, Nov 7	4:00PM start	$70	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Marathon	Saturday, Nov 8	9:00AM check-in, 9:30AM start	£70	20 Game Season	Premier	SOLD OUT
Regional Marquee Tournament	Sunday, Nov 9	9:30AM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Big Axe	Sunday, Nov 9	After Marquee	$70	Double Elimination	Premier	IATF

ADDRESS: Unit 5 E Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4DB, UK

NORTHEAST REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Big Axe	Saturday, Nov 8	9:00AM check-in, 10:00AM start	$70	Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Women's	Saturday, Nov 8	4:00PM check-in, 5:00PM start	$70	Doubles Elimination	Premier	IATF
Regional Marquee Tournament	Sunday, Nov 9	9:00AM check-in, 10:00AM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF

ADDRESS: 1436 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3L3

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL AXE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT	DATE	TIME	PRICE	STYLE	RULES	REG
Pink Ribbon Classic	Friday, Nov 7	5:30PM check-in, 6:30PM start	$98	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	Axe Thro Co
Big Axe	Saturday, Nov 8	9:30AM check-in, 10:30AM start	$70	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF
Regional Marquee Tournament	Sunday, Nov 9	9:30AM check-in, 10:30AM start	$90	Pool Play into Double Elimination	Premier	IATF

ADDRESS: 4428 Convoy St Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92111, United States

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Standard Scoring Discussion & Clarification

Differences in Standard scoring practice across the IATF led us to make a clarifying post on November 27th, 2024. That post, unfortunately, was unintentionally erased from the website.

In Standard Rules gameplay, both sides of the axe must be measured to determine the score of the throw if the axe head has landed across two point areas.

TL:DR Measure both sides of the axe at the surface of the target. To determine the result of the throw, compare the largest segment in the lower point value area to the largest segment in the higher point value area. Whichever segment is larger, the corresponding point area is the measurement result for that side.

Discussion on Device Measurement

Here we consider, after taking measurements on both sides of the axe head, whether comparing the largest measurements from each side is enough to determine where the majority of the axe head has landed.

Definitions

Let’s say we have 2 target areas A and B. These could correspond to the area outside the black ring circumference and inside the black ring circumference, or the red ring or the blue ring.

We have an axe to measure where some of the axe head is in contact with area A and some is in contact with area B. All of this discussion is referring to contact at the plane of the surface of the target.

Let’s call the measurements on Side 1 of the axe head A1 and B1, where A1 is the total length of the segment of the axe head in contact with area A, and B1 is the total length of the segment in contact with area B. Similarly, let’s call the measurements on Side 2 of the axe head A2 and B2.

Equal Length on Both Sides of the Axe Head

Let’s call the total length axe head in contact with the target X. Let’s assert that X is independent of the side on which it is measured.

So, we would expect:

A1 + B1 = X, and

A2 + B2 = X

=> A1 + B1 = A2 + B2

Some comments about this assertion:

This equality holds when the faces of the blade are parallel to each other
Further, this equality holds when the faces of the blade are symmetrical, and not strictly parallel, given the radius of curvature on the face of the blade is not smaller than some value that would introduce a meaningful difference between the straight line path and the path that follows the curve of the side of the blade from the end of the segment and the point of measurement
This assumption on blade symmetry is reasonable, given real world examples
This assumption on the radius of curvature is reasonable, since the radii of curvature of the side of real world axe heads are large (axe heads aren’t shaped like mallet heads)

Measurement Agreement on Both Sides of the Axe Head

Suppose we measure Side 1 and determine that

A1 > B1

and we measure Side 2 and determine that

A2 > B2

then it is trivial to see that A1 + A2 > B1 + B2, meaning most of the axe head is in contact with area A.

Measurement Disagreement Between the Sides of the Axe Head

Now, suppose we measure Side 1 and again determine that

A1 > B1

However, we measure Side 2 and determine that

B2 > A2

In this case, we have determined that the measurements on either side of the axe head are in disagreement, Side 1 shows more contact with area A and Side 2 shows more contact with area B.

So, we compare A1 and B2 and determine

A1 > B2

Is this enough information to conclude that most of the axe head is in contact with area A, meaning is A1 + A2 > B1 + B2 always?

Let’s consider A1 > B2

or, to rephrase,

A1 = B2 + ∆, where ∆ is the positive valued difference between A1 and B2

Since A1 + B1 = A2 + B2

=> (B2 + ∆) + B1 = A2 + B2

=> ∆ + B1 = A2

=> A2 = B1 + ∆

Meaning that the difference between the largest measurements on either side is the same as the difference between the smaller measurements on either side.

Comparing the Largest Measurements from Both Sides: Is That Enough?

Now let’s test whether the total of the measurements for area B can ever be larger than the total of the measurements for area A, meaning whether B1 + B2 > A1 + A2 can ever be true.

B1 + B2 > A1 + A2

since A1 = B2 + ∆ and A2 = B1 + ∆

=> B1 + B2 > (B2 + ∆) + (B1 + ∆)

=> 0 > 2∆

=> ∆ < 0

Recall that ∆ is the positive valued difference between A1 and B2.

So, ∆ < 0 is false, which means B1 + B2 > A1 + A2 is false.

So, A1 > B2 implies A1 + A2 > B1 + B2

Meaning comparing the largest measurements from both sides of the axe head does indicate the majority measurement if we were to add measurements for each area from both sides.

Crossing a Ring Circumference Twice

Notice that we said A1 and B1 were the total lengths of the segment of the axe head in contact with area A and area B. This means that in the cases where the axe head is in contact with the ring circumference twice, it is necessary to:

measure the whole length in contact with all areas of the target
measure the length in contact with the area inside the ring circumference
subtract the length from the inside area from the whole length to arrive at the total length for the segments in contact with the area ring outside the circumference

Conclusion

In cases where the axe head, measured at the plane of the board, crosses a ring diameter, the procedure is as follows:

Both sides of the axe head must be measured at the surface of the target.

To determine the result of the throw, compare the segment in the lower point value area to the segment in the higher point value area. Whichever segment is larger, the corresponding point area is the measurement result for that side.
1. If the axe head crosses the ring circumference twice,
  1. measure the whole length in contact with all areas of the target
  2. measure the length in contact with the area inside the ring circumference
  3. subtract the length from the inside area from the whole length to arrive at the total length for the segments in contact with the area ring outside the circumference
If the result on both sides of the axe head agree, that indicates the result.
If they differ, then compare the largest segment measurement from one side to the largest segment measurement on the other side.
The target area that corresponds to the larger segment measurement is the result.
1. In the event that a larger segment cannot be determined, the result is the lower point value target area
  1. This scenario is expected to be rare. Measurements must be retaken to confirm the lengths.

For example, measuring the first side shows that the 3-point segment is larger than the bullseye segment, and the second side shows that the bullseye segment is larger than the 3-point segment. We compare the 3-point measurement from the first side to the bullseye measurement from the second side. If the bullseye segment is larger, then the result is a bullseye. If the 3-point segment is larger, then the result is 3 points. If the segments are exactly equal, then the result is 3 points.

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IATF Redraws North American Regions

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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’24-’25 IATF Integrated Tournament Circuit Updates

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	2024 Urban Open
UK Open	Valhalla North Axe Throwing	Newton Aycliffe, England, UK	Aug 16-18	UK Open 2024
Asia Pacific Axe Throwing Championship	MANIAX Axe Throwing	Sydney, NSW, AUS	Sep 27-29, 2024	MANIAX
The Choptober Challenge	Chopper's Hatchet House	Cherry Hill, NJ, USA	Oct 25-27, 2024	CHOPTOBER
Golden State Grand Slam	LA AX	North Hollywood, CA, USA	February 2025	LA AX
US Championship	Ace Axe Throwing	Homestead, PA, USA	March 2025	Ace Axe Throwing

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	2024 Red, White, and Bullseyes
Urban Open: Swiss Tournament	Urban Axes	Baltimore, MD, USA	Aug 2-4, 2024	US Championship	UK Open 2024
Shieldmaiden Slam	Valhalla North Axe Throwing	Newton Aycliffe, England, UK	Aug 16, 2024	UK Open 2025	UK Open 2024
Unicorn Classic	The Range	Priddis, AB, CAN	Aug 31, 2024	Golden State Grand Slam	Facebook Link
Labour Day Classic	The Range	Priddis, AB, CAN	Sept 1, 2024	Golden State Grand Slam	Facebook Link
BAT Outta Hell	Battle Axe Throwing	Wollongong, NSW, AUS	Aug 30-Sept 1, 2024	APATC	Battle Axe Throwing
Charlotte Open	BATL Axe Throwing	Charlotte, NC, USA	Sept 7-8, 2024	Choptober Challenge	BATL Axe Throwing Tournaments
Florida Man Games	Game of Axes	Boynton Beach, FL, USA	Sept 21-22, 2024	Choptober Challenge	Game Of Axes
Three Ring Circuit*	Detroit Axe	Detroit, MI, USA	Oct 11-13, 2024	US Championship	Detroit Axe
Pink Ribbon Classic	Axe Thro Co	San Diego, CA, USA	Oct 19-20, 2024	Golden State Grand Slam	Axe Thro Co
Urban Ladyblades	Urban Axes	Durham, NC, USA	January 2025	US Championship	Urban Axes
Urban Madness	Urban Axes	Durham, NC, USA	January 2025	US Championship	Urban Axes
Battle Axe Open	Battle Axe Throwing	Wollongong, NSW, AUS	Jan 24-25, 2025	APATC	Battle Axe Throwing
Seattle Throwdown	Axe Kickers	Seattle, WA, USA	Jan 25-26, 2025	Golden State Grand Slam	Axe Kickers
Winter Axe Games	Game of Axes	Boynton Beach, FL, USA	February 2025	US Championship	Game of Axes
Going Up Cup	LumberJaxs Tamworth	Tamworth, England, UK	February 2025	UK Open	LumberJaxs Axe Throwing
Warriors' March To Glory	Warriors Axe Throwing	Cobourg, ON, CAN	March 2025	Urban Open	Warriors Axe Throwing
Last Ditch To Canada	Lumber Punks Axe Throwing	Melbourne, VIC, AUS	March 2025	APATC	Lumber Punks Axe Throwing

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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