Leagues - Singles
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You Wanted Singles, Now Lets Play!
In Singles League, it’s you vs. everyone, every week. You’ll rotate matchups, face new opponents, and throw under official WATL rules, so every bullseye, clutch, and drop counts toward your individual ranking. Don’t worry if you’re new—coaching and camaraderie are always part of the league. Bring your own axe or borrow one of ours (we won’t judge… much). Expect friendly trash talk, big laughs, and that one person who swears the board is crooked every week. Whether you’re chasing the leaderboard or just here for the vibes and the smell of fresh cut wood, this is where sharp skills meet sharper personalities
Friendly is the name of the game, but how competitive you get is up to you (though we will have a ref on call to keep things…honestish just in case your inner lumberjack gets a little too enthusiastic). We’re a WATL facility, but since this is our maiden voyage into league territory, we’re leaning towards a “BYOBAP” (Bring Your Own Beer and Pizza) kind of situation.
After countless hours of intense research (mostly involving throwing axes), we’ve finally nailed down the perfect league setup.
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Atmosphere is casual social; no going full gladiator.
- You may bring your own WATL approved axe/hatchet. We will have house hatches available, but each week that lucky one you used could now be in someone else’s loving hand. Treat yourself to a professional hatchet—whether you play another league or not, you’ll still have a pro-level axe to call your own.
- Spectator(s) allowed, but please keep it to 1 to 2 people. It’s nice you want to bring your whole family, but remember this is your alone time.
- Existing Guidelines still apply. Questions about the league, please throw email (get it) to leagues@splinters-hatchetaxethrowing.com.
Price: $150 per person per season
Prizes:
- No Cash.
- Regular Season: 1st and 2nd place players each receive a gift certificate for a one-hour session for two people.
- Tournament: The winning player will receive their league fee waived for the next season
Includes:
- Weekly league play
- Warm-up time before each session
- As a league player, you get these exclusive benefits during the season (Saturdays excluded):
- One free one-hour practice throw session
- Discounted lane rental for yourself. Get 50% off a one-hour practice session for yourself, up to three times.
- Discounted lane rental with a friend. Get 35% off a one-hour session for two people, as long as one of you is a league player, up to three times.
Signups: Now – Sept 13th
Confirmation & Payment: Sept 14th – Sept 25th
League Play: Sept 27 – Dec 7th
League Day: Tuesday
Makeup Days: Wednesday & Sunday
Duration is 8 Weeks:
Weeks 1–7: Regular season play 4 matches per week (round-robin)
Week 8: Double-elimination championship tournament, best 2 out of 3 rounds (30 throws max)
Standings determined by:
Total match wins (W–L record)
Total cumulative score across the season
Tie-breakers will be determine by head-to-head results or if still tie then sudden-death throw-off
Match Structure:
Each player plays 4 matches per league night (against different opponents).
A match = 10 throws per player.
Players throw 5 times, then switch sides and throw another 5 times.
League Night Flow:
Practice Time: : 6:00–6:30 PM (warm-up throws and board familiarization)
Rounds: 6:30–9:00 PM (player competes in 4 matches with 1 match consisting of 10 throws)
Timing Breakdown:
Match Time: 4-7 minutes (10 throws @ 25–40 sec each with retrieval and scoring)
- Total Match Time: 32–36 minutes (4 matches if no downtime between matches)
- Total Overall Time: 1.5 to 3 hours (including warm-up, breaks and transitions)
Leagues - GamePlay Rules
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- All participants must be 12 or older.
- Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- All genders, skill levels, and relationships welcome — bring your friend, sibling, spouse, or coworker.
- You are allowed to join both Single and Duels leagues, but they will be on different days.
It's not that I can't leave the house for a membership; it's that my wife has a very specific approval process. A membership is just 'alone time' in a public place, but a league is a scheduled, bona fide commitment and not going to just goof off with my buddies!
