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BATL in the Press
Albuquerque Journal
February 11, 2020
Our Lives in the Time of Extremely Fancy Axes
The New York Times
December 18, 2019
Axe throwing league comes to Houston
Fox 26 Houston
March 18, 2019
Too cold outside? Try axe throwing
Tri-County Times
February 19, 2019
From pubs to pro leagues: Canada’s axe throwing craze has spawned a competitive sport
CBC
February 15, 2019
Port Lands businesses welcome development to ‘underused’ Toronto waterfront
The Star
February 15, 2019
Axe Throwing Olympic Aspirations
CTV News Calgary
February 12, 2019
Local axe throwers hope to hit the mark at national competition
Niagara This Week
February 11, 2019
Talking chop: Axe throwing championships coming to Toronto
Toronto.com
February 2, 2019
Looking for fun in Scottsdale? Just Axe
Scottsdale Progress
January 20, 2019
From Axe Throwing to Canada’s First Ever LGBT Sports Bar
Attitude
January 18, 2019
Or you could just throw a damn axe.
Strategy
January 17, 2019
The rise and rise of the axe throwing bar
Rad Season
January 9, 2019
BATL Hits the Mark as an Exciting & Memorable Venue for a Wedding Party
Dating News
January 7, 2019
Arms up, lean forward, and throw your ax at BATL in Novi
Hometown Life
December 21, 2018
Global News Calgary
December 9, 2018
Want to Grab a Beer and Throw a Few Axes?
Playboy
November 15, 2018
Plan an outing to BATL Nashville
Trips to Discover
November 7, 2018
How Competitive Ax-Throwing Went From a Canadian Fad to a Global Pastime
The Ringer
October 18, 2018
Shaquille O’ Neal Beats Thomas Rhett In Axe-Throwing Competition
News Channel 5 Network
October 11, 2018
When axe and ambition meet, it’s BATL time
Financial Post
September 13, 2018
Meet the lawyer who found inner peace as an axe thrower
Precedent Magazine
September 5, 2018
Nothing builds bridal party spirit like a little friendly competition
Local Food Tours
Aug 8, 2018
Inside a new East Nashville attraction
Nashville Business Journal
July 11, 2018
Ax throwing could become next hot entertainment trend
USA Today
June 17, 2018
Hatchet throwing is the trend you have to try
Star Ledger + NJ.com
June 1, 2018
Taking an Axe to Dull Evenings
The Red Bulletin
May 23, 2018
East Nashville Axe Throwing Business BATL Expands
News Channel 5 Network
May 17, 2018
Want to see who’s the most manly in your group of guys? You might want to check out axe throwing.
Nashville Guru
May 17, 2018
Fast-growing Canadian export finds home in Music City
The Nashville Ledger
May 4, 2018
Athlete of the Week: Straun Riley
CityNews
Apr 9, 2018
Ax Throwing A Growing Hobby Across The U.S.
NBC Nightly News
Apr 6, 2018
What’s On Sea to Sky
Mar 16, 2018
East Nashville has an axe-throwing venue – and it’s adding a bar
Nashville Business Journal
Jan 26, 2018
The Squamish Chief
Jan 21, 2018
The Discovery Channel
Jan 19, 2012
Using an axe as a tool to build community
CTV News Alberta
Jan 15, 2018
Ax throwing hitting the mark for veterans
Fox 17 WZTV Nashville
Dec 3, 2017
“Vikings star Alex Høgh Andersen shows off axe-throwing skills to promote two-hour season 5 premiere
Inquisitr
Nov 21, 2017
Winter Birthday Blues No More: Axe Throwing Hits Nashville
Times Square Chronicles
Nov 4, 2017
Calgary female MLAs hurl axes at misogyny and inequality in politics
CBC News
Oct 27, 2017
MLAs let off steam at axe throwing fundraiser
660 NEWS
Oct 26, 2017
Axe-throwing is fast becoming popular in Canada
HELLO!
Sept 22, 2017
Indoor axe-throwing venue opens in Squamish
The Squamish Chief
Sept 12, 2017
Axe Tossing At Throw Nashville [BATL Nashvile]
News Channel 5 Network
Aug 11, 2017
Axe throwing a highlight of sports-themed visit to Toronto
Cleveland News-Herald
Jul 9, 2017
Axe Throwing in Six Corners and Portage Park
Voyage Chicago
May 16, 2017
Looking for a New Hobby? Just Axe
WTTW Chicago
May 9, 2017
Scott Hollander runs an axe-throwing business in Chicago
WLS 890 AM
Apr 28, 2017
New ax throwing venue open in Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Apr 26, 2017
Ax throwing comes to Portage Park
WGN 9
Apr 22, 2017
Axe Throwing, Pickleball + Elliptical Cycling: 3 fun ways to stay active [3:45]
Cityline
Mar 14, 2017
JA buries the hatchet for charity
London Free Press
Jan 26, 2017
The World of Recreational Axe Throwing
Today Magazine
Jan 25, 2017
This ax throwing range is open to everybody.
Insider
Jan 13, 2017
Axe Throwing … on your weekend activity list
CBC News Ottawa
Jan 13, 2017
UFC 206 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 2 [4:43 minutes]
UFC Embedded
Dec 6, 2016
The Red Bulletin
Dec 1, 2016
TSN
Nov 27, 2016
Getting a handle on axe throwing
Niagara Falls Review
Nov 6, 2016
Ax, Meet Target: Throwing Blades for Sport
Great Big Story
Oct 24, 2016
The Backyard Axe Throwing League skills competition
The Washington Post
Sep 30, 2016
50 Ways to Fall in Love With Toronto All Over Again
Reader’s Digest
Sep 29, 2016
Looking for Adventure? Try Axe Throwing
East of the City
Sep 20, 2016
Feeling stressed? Why not try Axe Throwing?
BBC World Service
Aug 12, 2016
Eight bachelor party ideas for grown-up grooms
Toronto Life
Aug 11, 2016
Calgary Stampeders’ Jerome Messam loses axe-throwing battle …
The Calgary Sun
Aug 9, 2016
Big in Canada: Throwing Axes for Fun
The Atlantic
Aug 9, 2016
Stamps TV
Aug 8, 2016
CTV Morning Live at the Backyard Axe Throwing League
CTV News Ottawa
Jul 20, 2016
Adult-Only Parks And Attractions That Make Disney World Look Super Boring
All Night
June 26, 2016
Richard chats with Matt Wilson
Proud FM
Jun 16, 2016
Singer Terri Clark goes Axe Throwing
etalk
Apr 27, 2016
ET Canada
Mar 11, 2016
8 fun things to do with your friends
Canadian Living
Mar 7, 2016
New club is “like darts, but with axes
Ottawa Citizen
Feb 12, 2016
The Starters – Canada Cup: Axe Throwing
NBA TV
Feb 9, 2016
My City with Blake Carter
Rogers TV Toronto
Feb 3, 2016
TFO (Télévision française de l’Ontario)
Jan 5, 2016
Lyndsay learns the tricks of the axe-throwing trade
CTV News – Kitchener
Dec 16, 2015
The joy of axe-throwing: ‘When you hit that bullseye there’s no better feeling’
The Guardian
Dec 4, 2015
The Emery Weal
Nov 18, 2015
Sarah Freemark is at Backyard Axe Throwing League
CTV Morning Live – Ottawa
Nov 16, 2015
Carry the Hatchet: Axe-Throwing Leagues and Liabilities
Canadian Insurance Top Broker
Oct 21, 2015
Stamps TV
Sep 10, 2015
Axe factor increased sharply at BATL
London Community News
Aug 18, 2015
The London Free Press
Aug 16, 2015
Alberta Primetime
Aug 10, 2015
Bloor West axe-throwing league builds momentum across Ontario
InsideToronto.com
Aug 7, 2015
On Location Axe Throwing – Part 1 of 4
Breakfast Television Calgary
Aug 5, 2015
Axe throwing craze grows in western Canada
Global National
Aug 1, 2015
Axe throwing grows in popularity
CTV News Calgary
Jul 30, 2015
How activity venues are catering to corporate clients
BIZBASH
Jul 21, 2015
Calgary’s axe throwing league gaining popularity
Global News
Jul 15, 2015
There is an Axe Throwing Venue and League In Calgary
Avenue Calgary
Jul 10, 2015
Backyard Axe Throwing League in Pickering offers a thrill
durhamregion.com
Jul 2, 2015
Backyard axe-throwers set to debut in Calgary this summer
Calgary Herald
Jun 2, 2015
Bullseye: An adrenaline-pumping test of lumberjack skill
W5, CTV News
Apr 18, 2015
Too Close to Call: Battle of the bull’s-eye
Post City Toronto
Feb 25, 2015
E! News Update Axe Throwing at BATL
EonlineCanada
Feb 3, 2015
The Modern Man’s Guide to Axe Throwing
Daily XY
Jan 20, 2015
Watch: Jess learns how to throw an axe
The Social
Jan 9, 2015
I Want Your Job: Matt Wilson, Owner of the Backyard Axe-Throwing League
Torontoist.com
Jan 9, 2015
Jamie takes a stab at axe-throwing
CP24 Breakfast Television
Jan 7, 2015
11 Amazing Interactive Date Ideas in Toronto
Notable.ca
Jan 7, 2015
Is the Office Christmas Party Really Worth It?
PROFITguide.com
Dec 11, 2014
The Best Places to Throw a Birthday in Toronto
Indie 88
Oct 17, 2014
Axe Throwing in Toronto. It’s Real, and It’s Spectacular.
LoveThisCity.com
Oct 16, 2014
Seven reasons why Toronto should top your must-visit list
Lonely Planet
Oct 10, 2014
Axe Throwing – The Late O’Clock News
The Comedy Network
Oct 1, 2014
The Backyard Axe Throwing League
The Plaid Zebra
Sep 30, 2014
This Beautiful Day
Aug 28, 2014
Where Burying the Hatchet can Gain you Points
The Globe and Mail
Jun 13, 2014
Toronto Axe Throwing League has Big Plans
CTV News
Jun 6, 2014
DailyXtra
May 7, 2014
Grab Your Hatchets and Prepare for BATL
Toronto is Awesome
Jan 21, 2014
Backyard Axe Throwing League (BATL Grounds – TORONTO)
blogTO
Jan 14, 2014
Splintered Wood, Cold Steel and The Junction
Comments Enabled
Dec 8, 2013
Axe Throwing: A New Way to Unwind in the City
Notable.ca
Dec 4, 2013
Axe-Throwing League Taking aim in Toronto
CBC News
Nov 4, 2013
Axe Throwing League in Toronto Gaining Popularity
Global News
Oct 28, 2013
Find Your Groove – Toss an Axe
The Toronto Observer
Sept 13, 2013
In Toronto, League Attracts Those Who Like to Throw Axes
The Wall Street Journal
Sept 2, 2013
How Axe Throwing Became Toronto’s Newest Homegrown Sport
Torontoist
March 5, 2013
Getting Primal with the Backyard Axe Throwing League
City News
Oct 17, 2012
Axe Throwing League Hits Target
The Toronto Sun
Oct 8, 2012
What Goes on in There?: 213 Sterling Rd.
The Grid
Oct 3, 2012
Think Darts are Girly? Try axe Throwing
Toronto Star
May 27, 2011
Toronto’s Backyard Axe Throwing League
Vice Media
Aug 26, 2010
