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 ..read more

Welcome to BATL Axe Throwing, the ultimate destination for axe throwing and hatchet throwing events in Pickering, Ontario. As the premier axe throwing venue in the area, we invite you to join us for an exhilarating experience like no other. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of axe throwing as we showcase the unique features, thriving league community, and unmatched excitement that await you at BATL Pickering. Unforgettable Axe Throwing Events in Pickering, Ontario: When it comes to axe throwing in Pickering, Ontario, BATL Axe Throwing is second to none. Our venue offers a premium ex ..read more

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning the perfect way to show your mother just how much you love and appreciate her. Whether your mother is into adventure or relaxation, or is a Bad-Ass Mom that loves adventure, there are plenty of things you can do to make her day extra special. Here are some 7 ideas to get you started, including a unique and thrilling option: BATL Axe Throwing. 1. Brunch or Dinner  What mother doesn't enjoy a nice meal out with her loved ones? Take your mother out to her favorite restaurant or try somewhere new. If you're looking for ..read more

BATL Regional Champion: Corben Decker BATL Axe Throwing recently hosted 2 of the 9 IATF Regionals Tournaments that occurred towards the end of the International Axe Throwing Championship qualification period, and one of our very own came out on top! Hailing from the Charlotte LoSo location in North Carolina, Corben Decker was crowned the 2023 IATF Regionals Southeast Champion!  Corben is a long-time competitor who originally threw out of Axe Club of America, and has won other major tournaments such as the inaugural BATL Royale and the 2022 Choptober Challenge! I had the chance to speak wi ..read more

BATL Axe Throwing has always been a top experience for team-building and corporate events! Axe throwing as a team building activity is an amazing way for your team to get to know one another better, to engage in friendly competition, and in it’s also the perfect stress reliever! At BATL, we’re proud to be the most experienced with using axes as tools for growth and success.  We’re the first and still the best indoor axe throwing organization with 17 city locations across North America! Since 2006 we’ve been hosting big and small teams, from small local businesses to groups like Red Bu ..read more

So you want to try axe throwing but aren't quite sure you can do it!  Well BATL Axe Throwing is here to make sure you can throw effectively, and more importantly throw safely with this how to guide for the beginner axe thrower. Written By: Cameron Dubrow.  Cameron has been an axe-throwing coach as well as competitor for over five years. Some of his proudest achievements include winning the 2021 Choptober Challenge and being the bronze medal winner of the 2022 International Axe Throwing Championship (IATC). The Sport of Axe Throwing has exploded across North America as the hottest ..read more

Over the near two-decades BATL Axe Throwing has been around, we have crafted and perfected basic safety rules and procedures to keep you and your fellow axe throwers safe. When you book your party, there are some basic rules and practices that must be followed for the duration of your event. At BATL our coaches take great care of you and your group, providing you with all the tools and rules to feel like a pro! BOOK AN EVENT TODAY BATL Axe Throwing Coaches Are Professional Axe Throwing Instructors What Are Some Of the Key Safety Rules For Throwing At BATL? Respect Your Coach And Your ..read more

$4600 Prize Money Axe Throwing Tournament With IATC 2023 coming up fast, BATL Axe Throwing is pleased to be bringing BATL Royale II to our Vaughn, Ontario location on May 6th and 7th! With our Royale series axe throwing tournaments becoming more and more popular, we here at BATL wanted to provide not only another fun tournament experience, but also some much needed practice for what will be a highly competitive IATC tournament this year! Travel cash is important too, so we’re offering up $4,600 in cash prizes available during our two day event. Here’s everything you need to know about it! R ..read more

It's well known that the days of traditional bachelor/bachelorette parties are over, and people are looking for new and exciting ways to celebrate with their friends.  Scottsdale, Arizona web blog The Story Siren suggests axe throwing at BATL Axe Throwing as the perfect setting to host your next bachelor/bachelorette party. The competitive aspect of axe throwing is also a great way to kick off any bachelor or bachelorette party since it gets everybody engaged, gets the friendly one-upping going, and gets the adrenaline pumping. There’s a reason why competitive activities are so often u ..read more

“Because, really, who hurls an axe through the air, watching it splinter into the wooden target, and doesn’t feel like a god?” Nashville web blog The All I Need sums up the unique feeling experienced when throwing an axe in their latest article, and suggest a trip to BATL Axe Throwing as the perfect setting for your Christmas party. BATL Axe Throwing is the perfect venue for any party – not just a Christmas event!  We’re perfectly suited to host your bachelor/bachelorette, retirement, team building events, and everything else in between.  In addition to private event ..read more