Section C: Hatchet Divisions #

The guidelines outlined below reflect divisional parameters and regulations of the Hatchet discipline only. The Hatchet Duals and Big Axe disciplines will not be subject to divisional play.

• Recreational Division Ruleset
  • The Rec ruleset is the base game as highlighted in the sections above.
• Amateur Division Ruleset
  • The Amateur, or Am division is the intermediate level for competitors of the World Axe Throwing League.
  • Gameplay Changes
    • Each unique Bullseye and 5 ring close out once scored in a half.
    • If an axe is embedded in the target where there are two open same-value closeable scoring zones in contact with the axe’s scoring area, the competitor can choose which closeable scoring zone counts for that throw, and closes out.
    • Any closed point values (aside from Killshots) once hit a second time in a half will score according to the ring’s value that the closed point value resides in. For example:
      • Hitting a closed 6 while the 5 value is open, results in a 5.
      • Hitting a closed center 5 while the center 5 value is closed, results in a 4.
      • Hitting a closed outer 5 will result in a 3.
    • Should the scoring area of the axe be in two valid closeable scoring zones where one is already closed, the value defaults to the open scoring zone.
    • All non-Killshot values open when opponents switch sides.
• Pro Division Ruleset
  • The Professional, or Pro division is the expert level for competitors of the World Axe Throwing League.
  • Gameplay Changes
    • Closing Point Values
      • Hitting any scoring zone within a 5 ring closes all scoring zones within that ring for the remainder of the half. Hitting inside the same 5 ring a second time in a half will result in a score of 0.
      • If an axe is embedded in the target where there are two open same-value closeable scoring zones in contact with the axe’s scoring area, the competitor can choose which closeable scoring zone counts for that throw, and closes out.
      • Should the scoring area of the axe be in two valid closeable scoring zones where one is already closed, the value defaults to the open scoring zone.
      • All non-Killshot values open when opponents switch sides.
• Division Changes
  • Competitors can submit a request to move to any division between seasons and WATL® will review requests on a case-by-case basis.
  • Any competitor who accepts a bid to the World Axe Throwing Championship will automatically be declared as Pro for the following season.
  • Competitors cannot change their division during an active season for any reason.
  • Should a division change from Amateur to Pro, or Pro to Amateur be approved, all Circuit Points, bids, invites, or entries that were related to the original division of that discipline are forfeited immediately. Should the competitor switch back to their previous designation in the future, those points/bids/etc will not be reinstated.