Axe throwing tournaments, sharp and organised
Stop tallying scores on whiteboards and shuffling paper brackets between lanes. PlayMetric handles WATL and IATF scoring, lane assignments, and live leaderboards so your event hits the mark every time.
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Running axe throwing tournaments shouldn't be this hard
Lane assignments and rotations are chaotic
Rotating 20–40 throwers across 6–12 lanes while keeping the bracket moving means constant reshuffling. Throwers miss their turn, lanes sit empty, and the event runs behind schedule.
Scoring rules vary and errors are common
WATL and IATF have different scoring zones, killshot rules, and tiebreaker procedures. Tracking these by hand across multiple lanes leads to miscounts, disputed scores, and unfair results.
No central results or rankings
Whiteboard scores get erased, paper brackets get lost, and there is no historical record. Players cannot track their improvement, and organisers have no data for seeding future events.
How it works
Three steps to a better tournament
Set up your tournament
Choose your scoring system — WATL standard, IATF, or custom. Select round robin qualifying plus playoff bracket or straight elimination. Set the number of lanes and throws per match.
Throwers register and get seeded
Share a registration link. Throwers sign up, pay entry fees, and provide their league average or ranking. PlayMetric seeds the draw based on skill level or generates a random bracket.
Run the event with live scoring
Judges or throwers enter throw-by-throw scores. The leaderboard updates in real time, lane assignments rotate automatically, and the playoff bracket populates as qualifying rounds finish.
Formats
Every axe throwing format, covered
Round Robin + Playoff Bracket
Throwers compete in round robin qualifying rounds, accumulating total points. Top finishers advance to a single or double elimination playoff bracket. The standard competitive format.
Single Elimination
Head-to-head knockout matches from the first round. Fast and high-stakes — ideal for smaller events or playoff stages where time is limited.
Double Elimination
Throwers need two losses to be eliminated. Winners and losers brackets merge in the final. Gives every competitor at least two meaningful matches.
League Night (Cumulative Points)
Weekly throwing sessions where points accumulate over a season. Final standings determined by best sessions or total points. The foundation of axe throwing venue leagues.
Team Relay
Teams of 3–4 throwers compete in relay format, each throwing a set of axes. Combined team scores determine the winner. Popular for corporate and social events.
Built for axe throwing organisers
Whether you're running a local club night or a regional championship, PlayMetric adapts to how you organise axe throwing.
- Venue league nights — Axe throwing venues running weekly leagues with 16–32 throwers. Automated standings, lane rotations, and season-long scoring keep regulars engaged and coming back.
- WATL/IATF sanctioned tournaments — Competitive events following official scoring rules with 32–64 throwers, seeded brackets, proper lane assignments, and results formatted for league reporting.
- Corporate and group events — Team-building or party events where simple round robin formats, team relays, and live leaderboards add competition and excitement for first-time throwers.
No app install. No special hardware. Just a browser.
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