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Safety Rules & Guidelines

Every thrower at Moss & Hatchet signs a waiver, wears closed-toe shoes, and follows the rules below. Read them before you step into the lane.

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Casual throwing: $25 per hour per person — includes a lane, axes, and a coach.

Rules

These policies apply to all guests and league members at our Beaufort venue. Coaches will walk you through them before your first throw.

Age requirement. Everyone must be 18 years of age, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. With that parent or guardian present, children as young as 6 years of age are permitted to throw.
Waiver required. Everyone must sign the Moss & Hatchet waiver before throwing.
Closed-toe shoes. Throwers must wear closed-toe shoes.
No personal axes. Throwers are not permitted to bring their own axes except during specified League nights.
Active throwers only. Only active throwers are allowed in the lanes.
Axes stay inside. No axes allowed out.

Before you arrive: bring closed-toe shoes and a photo ID waiver form is completed at the venue. Call (843) 379-5656 if you have questions about a booking.

Every indoor axe throwing session at Moss & Hatchet in Beaufort, South Carolina begins with the same requirement: read the safety rules before stepping into a lane. Guests sign a waiver, wear closed-toe shoes, and listen for a coach's walkthrough before their first toss. These guidelines exist so casual throwers and league competitors alike can enjoy the sport with confidence, whether they are gripping an axe for the first time or chasing tournament brackets with the World Axe Throwing League.

Our venue is an indoor axe throwing experience built around two distinct ways to play. Casual throwing sessions pair you with a lane, a set of axes, and a coach who demonstrates grip, stance, and release technique. League play goes further, offering regular practice nights and organized competition for athletes who want to sharpen their skills and compete at regional and local tournaments under affiliated league structures.

Before you arrive, it helps to know what to expect. Plan ahead for the fact that closed-toe shoes are required in the throwing area, and bring your waiver signed and ready. Night hours and weekly availability can shape your visit, so checking the schedule makes for an easier first visit. Once you are on a lane, a coach walks you through the fundamentals, and you can move at whatever pace feels comfortable.

Membership and casual play work together neatly. A monthly league membership bundles regular practice and access to discounted lane time, while casual throwers can simply reserve a lane for an hour. Food and drink options such as mead, beer, soda, and water are available for after your session, and premium rentals offer extra equipment when you want to experiment with different axes. Remember, the fun only works when everyone in the lane stays safe and attentive.

Quick checklist

Closed-toe shoes on
Waiver signed
18+, or 6+ with a parent or legal guardian
No personal axes (except on specified League nights)
Only active throwers in the lanes

League nights

League members get two hours of weekly practice and competition, free premium WATL axe rental, one extra hour of throwing, and discounted tournament admission. Seasons run Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, eight weeks each.

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Know before you throw

Summary of axe throwing rules and policies
Policy	What it means for you
Minimum age	18, or 6 when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Waiver	Signed by every thrower, guests and league members alike.
Footwear	Closed-toe shoes are strictly required to throw.
Personal axes	Not permitted except during specified League nights.
Lanes	Only active throwers allowed in the lanes; no axes allowed out.

Common questions

Can I bring my own axe?

Personal axes are not permitted except during specified League nights. Our coaches supply approved axes, and premium rental axes are included with league membership.

Can children throw?

Yes. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and children as young as 6 are permitted to throw with that adult present.

Do I need to wear anything specific?

Closed-toe shoes are required for all throwers. A coach will confirm footwear before your lane time begins.

Ready to throw?

Casual lanes are $25 per hour per person with a lane, axes, and a coach. League memberships are $50 monthly.

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