International holidays - International Ax Throwing day
Celebrated on 13 JuneAx Throwing Day, celebrated on June 13th, was created to encourage people involved in the sport to take a trip back in time, relieve stress and simply have fun with friends and family.
All over the world, ax throwing clubs are opening their doors so that everyone can try their hand at this sport. So there's no excuse not to get out into nature and give it a try!
International Ax Throwing Day celebrates people from all over the world who share the passion for ax throwing, coming together and raising awareness of the city sport. Ax throwing is a sport that is growing in popularity. It's different and fun, and an activity that everyone can enjoy.
We're not suggesting your five-year-old should run around with an ax in his hands. There are safe ways to adapt this sport to make it suitable for all ages. Of course, we're talking about toy axes that won't hurt anyone. Safety is always a priority.
Once a simple tool used to cut down trees or engage in combat, the common ax is now the center of a fun activity that doesn't involve cutting down a forest. As the name suggests, ax throwing is a sport where the goal is to hit a target using only an axe. In general, it is most popular in the United States and Canada, where it began as a lumberjack competition event. However, in recent years it has gained popularity in Europe.
When playing competitively, you must adhere to some strict rules - the target always has a certain width and consists of five rings. Just like in archery, the closer to the middle you get, the more points you will win. In all ax throwing competitions, safety is paramount. Strict safety measures are always in place to protect both participants and spectators. So when you join us, you can be sure you'll have a fun and safe time!
For this one day a year, you can go and try to throw an ax - and you'll get it absolutely free. It's always more fun when you're not alone, so bring your friends and family along. Who knows - maybe just one activity will awaken your inner athlete or give you a new hobby!
Another way to celebrate International Ax Throwing Day is with a class with a professional athlete. Believe it or not, when it comes to throwing a steel object at a target, it takes a lot of skill. You'll need more than a little beginner's luck to hit the bull's-eye, and having someone knowledgeable about the sport teach you all about it can certainly be an extremely fun experience.
Or why not do a little research on the art of ax throwing and the professionals in the sport who have excelled? There is a lot of great research online and you can learn about the different rules of the sport and the different competitions that take place around the world. It's certainly fun, and you'll soon discover that there is no right or wrong way to throw an axe; there are many techniques. This is something that many people don't expect!
Whatever you do on International Ax Throwing Day, stay safe and have fun!
Other holidays on 13 June
- Orthodox holidays - Ascension of the Lord 2024
- World Pet Memorial Day
- International holidays - Sewing Machine Day
- Funny holidays - Fun Festival
- Funny Holidays - Little Travel Day
- Funny Holidays - Horseradish Day
- Funny Holidays - Ladybug Day
- UN Holidays - International Albinism Awareness Day
- According to the folk calendar - Eremey the Undresser
- Catholic holidays - St. Anthony's Day among Western Christians (the patron saint of lovers, animals and all those in despair, Anthony of Padua Feast Day)
- Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Archpriest Philosopher Ornatsky
- Feast of the Lugansk Icon of the Mother of God
- Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Hermias of Koman