EVER WONDER HOW AXE THROWING GOT ITS START?
Well, we’re glad you asked! BATL Axe Throwing, pioneered the sport of urban axe throwing back in 2006, so it’s no surprise that we’re known across the world as the best at what we do. It all started with a group of friends who were bored at a cottage outside of Toronto and decided to throw an axe at a stump. Little did they know that this innocent way to pass the time would soon evolve into the creation of a worldwide sport.
Upon returning home to Toronto, BATL Axe Throwing founder and CEO, Matt Wilson, decided to set up a target in his backyard and invite some friends over to show them just how cathartic throwing a sharp axe into wood could be. A point system was created, and soon enough a group of eight friends would meet every week and engage in some friendly competition. Eight friends quickly grew to 16, and 16 quickly grew to 32. Before he knew it, Matt was hosting two full leagues of a total of 60+ per night in his backyard, not including all the spectators that would stop by to catch a glimpse of our exciting new sport.
STARTED IN A BACKYARD NOW WE’RE EVERYWHERE
Fast-forward to today and BATL Axe Throwing now has 13 locations to choose from across North America. So whether you’re an expert or beginner, and whether you live in, or are visiting, one of these cities, there are axes waiting to be thrown and good times to be had by all.