Sport from the database
Tomahawk Throwing
Tomahawk throwing is a target throwing sport using small axes or tomahawks at marked wooden targets. Scoring zones, throwing distance, and safety areas define the rules. At its core, the sport is about throw the axe safely and legally into the highest-value target zones. Participation format: Individual, league, team. It is typically contested on or in Indoor or outdoor throwing lane with wooden target. Scoring is based on Target-zone points and tiebreak throws. Core equipment includes throwing axe, wooden target, fault line, safety area. Listed competitions include WATL World Axe Throwing Championship, WATL League Circuit, IATF International Axe Throwing Championship. Origin/development: Nordamerika / Europa, 2006.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to throw the axe safely and legally into the highest-value target zones.
Teilnehmer
Individual, league, tournament, and team formats.
Teamgröße
Usually individual matches; team and league scoring can apply.
Spielfeld
Throwing lane with fault line, safety area, and wooden target.
Dauer
Matches consist of defined throws, rounds, or sudden-death tiebreaks.
Wertung
Points are determined by the target zone where the axe legally sticks.
Gewinnbedingung
Highest score or winning match score wins.
Ausrüstung
- throwing axe
- wooden target
- throwing lane
- safety barrier
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- crossing the fault line
- unsafe throw
- non-compliant axe
- throw before clearance
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- World Axe Throwing League (WATL)
- International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF)
- World Axe Throwing League World Axe Throwing League · reference · medium
- WATL Gameplay Rules World Axe Throwing League · official · high
- IATF International Axe Throwing Federation · federation · high
- UKAT UK Axe Throwing · official · high