FAQ

You should always throw an axe at a target specifically prepared for this purpose. There are two basic axe throwing techniques: two-handed and one-handed. In both cases, you should throw as vertically as possible in relation to the target.

You can throw axes even in your own backyard, although we do not recommend this if you are not professionals. It's best to visit a professionally prepared and equipped club that meets all safety standards, has insurance, and a coach who will take care of safety, proper technique, and good fun. Additionally, many axe throwing clubs do not have the official status of a member club of international sports organizations, so if you want to learn the rules of this sport and test yourself in this discipline - it is best to find out if the club organizes sports competitions, and most importantly if it belongs to global organizations, like IATF. The only such club in Poland is Axe Nation.

Generally, we can divide axes into those for standard matches and large league axes - for deciding ties during competitions. For standard axes, their dimensions must fit the specification of the IATF federation, which means a minimum weight of 680 g, a maximum weight of 1134 g, a minimum handle length of 330 mm, and a maximum handle length of 432 mm. For the large axe used to decide ties, the minimum weight is 1247 g, the maximum weight is 1701 g, the minimum handle length is 635 mm, and the maximum handle length is 813 mm. Importantly, in both cases, the handle must be wooden, and the blade single-sided. More information about the specifications of IATF league axes can be found on the federation's website: https:// internationalaxethrowingfederation.com/4-1-axe-specifications/ Of course, these are the parameters of the axes that we use in the venue, i.e., permissible during the league, Polish championships, and IATF international competitions, including the World Championships.

Yes, you can come with your own equipment, with your own axe, but it cannot be a splitting axe or weigh over 2 kg. The axe must have a wooden handle and preferably meet the federation standards presented in the above point.

In general, we can divide 'axe throwing rules' into several categories. The first of these is distance and the throwing line; the standard axe throwing distance is 4.32 m from the target to the start of the throwing line. The throwing line is 25.5 cm thick and most importantly, one foot must always be in front of the line during the initial phase of the throw, whereas when we start making the throwing motion, the line can be crossed. The second category is axe throwing techniques, the option of throwing with one hand, and the second option is two-handed throwing. The third category is the scoring system and game rules. The standard rules of a league match are five throws in a round. The match consists of three rounds. Points are awarded after throws, central black field - 5 pts, middle red field - 3 pts, outer blue field - 1 pt, and two green fields located at the top of the axe throwing target - 7 pts. However, these fields can only be thrown in the last throw of your round. To win the match, you need to gain an advantage in rounds. Besides the rules of a classic IATF league match, there are many other individual and group games, here the sky is the limit.