Axe Leagues

Axe leagues are weekly competitions where players face off in organized matches, improve their skills, and compete for the top spot. All skill levels welcome. Throw hard, aim sharp, have fun. Ready to join in?

BEFORE YOUR REGISTER

Looking to get out of the house and into a great community?... Then this is the place for you! Leagues run weekly with playoffs at the end of the season. There are leagues for all skill levels; so sign up and let’s go

Skill Levels

When registering for a league, choose a colour to best represent your skill level.

Green = Beginner friendly

Red = Medium Experience

Black = Skilled

During quieter seasons, Green and Red leagues may get amalgamated.

How It All Works

We have up to 30 people throwing on each axe-throwing league for 8 weeks!

During the 8 weeks, 7 of those will be regulation play (where you will be throwing about 4 matches per league night). The last week is playoff night where the 16 top-scoring throwers square off in a double-elimination tournament, in which the season winner will leave victorious under a blanket of cheers from his/her fellow hatchet wielders.

TIME

Doors open at 5:30pm.
Sign-in by 6:00pm.
Games begin at 6:30pm.

Costs

The cost for an Adult axe-throwing season is $146 + HST.
The cost for a Youth axe-throwing season is $122 + HST.

While you don’t have to bring your own hatchet to the league (or events), axes can be purchased at the counter. You can bring your own hatchet but it must have a wooden handle and be between 1.5-2.5 lbs. Big Axes must be wooden handled and between 2.75-3.75 lbs.

League Policies

STANDARD LEAGUES

Our active Axe Leagues, ready for you to join

THURSDAY LEAGUE

League Starting:
Thursday, January 8th, 2026

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TUESDAY LEAGUES

League Starting:
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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SPECIAL LEAGUES

Our non-standard Axe Leagues with different playstyles

BIG AXE LEAGUE

League Starting:
Monday, January 5th, 2026

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YOUTH LEAGUE

League Starting:
Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Additional Notes

for Youth Leagues

All youth playing must have waivers signed by a parent or legal guardian.

It is up to the parent or legal guardian to organize drop-off and pick-up at appropriate times according to the operating hours of the Peterborough Axe Club. In short, we’re not responsible for your child hanging out in the cold with the wolves and bears!

Close-toed shoes must be worn to play.

Age / Ability

The Peterborough Axe Club Youth Leagues are for youth 9-17 years of age. HOWEVER, we do need to make sure that youth are strong enough to throw a 1.5 lb hatchet safely. Therefore, some youths may not be permitted to join if the League Host feels that it is not safe for the youth to do so. Please come in and throw some axes before registering to make sure your youth is capable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? You’re not the only one.

Here are straightforward answers to the things people usually want to know before booking or showing up. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out.

Get In TOuch

What is the cost to join, and what does the fee include (equipment, coaching, etc.)?

Do I need to bring my own axe, and if so, are there league rules on blade size, weight, or style?

While you don’t need to provide your own equipment, like a chef who hates using someone else’s spoon, you’ll probably consider getting your own axes as you get into the sport. In the meantime, feel free to use ours! If you do decide to purchase an axe to call your own, all the hatchets we sell are of regulation weight and length. For more information on throwing standards, you can visit the International Axe Throwing Federation website for details.

Is there a minimum group size or can I join solo?

All axe throwing leagues are played as singles, unless we specify that it’s a “Doubles League”. Then, at that point…well…it’s doubles! But although you’ll most likely be playing as a single, no need to feel alone! Join with friends who you’ll be throwing against in competition at some point in the season. Either way, you’ll soon be meeting all the other league members and become part of the ‘one big family’ that makes up the axe throwing world!

What’s the weekly time commitment—how long does a league night last, and when should I arrive?

Do I need to sign a waiver each night I attend?

Is coaching provided for league members?

What happens if I miss a week—can I make it up later?

Yep! League members get to miss up to two weeks if they need to. If you know you will be absent for a week in the future, we can pull the games from that week forward. If you end up missing a week because you had to take your hamster to the vet, we can push those games to a future week. All other missed weeks will need to have the games forfeited for the sake of keeping the leagues rolling.

What’s the cancellation or rescheduling policy mid‑season?

Love Axe Throwing? Prove It.

Already signed up for league? Sweet.
Now go drag a buddy in with you.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: You register for the league season.
Step 2: Your friend registers for the same season and notes you referred them.
Step 3: We refund you:
- 30% for referring one new person!
- 60% for referring two new people!!
  
  (Nothing after that cuz now you’re just getting greedy!)

The Fine Print:

One referral per new league member.
Only fun people allowed. Grouchy folks? There’s always Winter Horseshoes.