NATF The National Axe Throwing Federation (NATF) was formed in 2016 to service the rapidly emerging sport of axe throwing on an international level, and facilitate competition between throwers belonging to member organizations. Our vision is to create broad and standardized competition amongst players, while providing support for membership through a mandate to promote universal safety, sportsmanship and competitive protocol. The NATF and its member organizations have received extensive media attention from both local and national outlets such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic and BBC World Service. www.nationalaxe.com
Over 17.2 Million axes thrown worldwide Using scoring and league management software hosted by axescores.com The NATF represents the sport of axe throwing on behalf of most skilled competitors, and best-in-class urban axe throwing organizations globally. 5 Countries 50+ Cities 5,000+ League Members 50,000+ Monthly Visitors 150,000 Followers 60,000 Followers 80,000 Views 10,000 Followers 25 Member Organizations Located in the United States, Canada, Poland, Thailand and Australia
A 12-YEAR OVERNIGHT SUCCESS 2011 The sport evolves to indoor axe throwing with the first warehouse in Toronto. 2015 Other independent axe throwing organizations join the sport. 2017 NATF hosts the first competitive tournament between its member organizations. 2006 The first axe throwing organization, BATL, was established in the backyard of founder Matt Wilson. 2014 BATL expands, opening its first locations outside of Toronto, Canada. 2016 The NATF was established to service the sport of axe throwing globally. 2018 First live stream of National Axe Throwing Championship, with commentary and over 50,000 views.
National Axe Throwing Championship Hosted in Toronto, Canada 128 Finalists 500+ 1 st Round Qualifiers 5000+ Participants Over 250,000 Brand Impressions with North American Attendance Over $16,500 in Prize Money and Charitable Donation Watch promo video Watch promo video Our 2018 National Axe Throwing Championship and All-Star Weekend Partners, Presented by Beau s All Natural Brewing
Regional Tournaments & Skillz Competitions Additional competitions with both invitational and open player entry occur between member organizations. Skillz Competitions Ambidextrous Around the World Doubles Blackjack Yahtzee Time Trial Watch promo video
Trick Shots Our leagues members invest hundreds of hours a year to develop their repertoire of trick shots and in many cases, invent their own. Watch trick shots #CLUTCH #TRICKSHOTTUESDAY
Press Coverage Axe Throwing is on the Rise When you hit that bullseye there's no better feeling Axe throwing was once [a] best fit for Renaissance fairs Now it's become a sports league It s this constant quest for mastery Axe hurling could, one day, make it to the Olympics
Vision 1. Widespread global competition 2. Televised tournaments and player profiling 3. Championship circuit 4. Prize purses to support professional throwers 5. Strong digital engagement for both throwers and spectators through proprietary software Our Members 60%
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