Backyard Ax Throwing League

by Guest 2016-06-22, 21:50

Mio needs a Franchise in this sport

Axe-throwing league aims for liquor licence

Matt Wilson, CEO of the Battle Axe-Throwing League is 'optimistic' that his six Ontario locations will have their liquor licenses approved.

Axe-throwing and alcohol — what could possibly go wrong?

The Backyard Axe-Throwing League — which has been catering to Canadian axe-chucking aficionados since 2006 — is aiming for a liquor licence.

CEO Matt Wilson brushes off safety concerns, saying staff at all six BATL locations in Ontario are well trained.

In recent months, a safety specialist was brought in to inspect BATL locations as part of the application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

“We received glowing reviews on the safety to go ahead with the application for the liquor license,” Wilson said. “They were very impressed with the safety of the facility, as well as the training of our staff.”

The AGCO didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Wilson emphasizes that his staff have had thorough experience with axe throwing, and are able to teach most of the participants how to properly and safely throw an axe in a matter of minutes.

Currently, axe-throwers are allowed to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks to the league, but Wilson is determined and “optimistic” that he’ll be able to put the bottles back on the shelves.

by **Nordic** 2016-06-22, 22:05

Axes and liquor... we need to form a tSwill team

by **Turtleneck** 2016-06-22, 22:19

Is this a hipster thing or a real woodsmen thing? If this was going on in Detroit, I would know the answer. But it's Canada so it is hard to tell.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2016-06-22, 23:47

Turtleneck wrote:Is this a hipster thing or a real woodsmen thing? If this was going on in Detroit, I would know the answer. But it's Canada so it is hard to tell.

You talk a big game on a internet message board. You guys think it's funny how Turtleneck likes to act like he's one of these incest bred motherfuckers? Who's he fooling? He's on the internet all the time.

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by **Nordic** 2016-06-22, 23:54

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Is this a hipster thing or a real woodsmen thing? If this was going on in Detroit, I would know the answer. But it's Canada so it is hard to tell.

You talk a big game on a internet message board. You guys think it's funny how Turtleneck likes to act like he's one of these incest bred motherfuckers? Who's he fooling? He's on the internet all the time.

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by **Turtleneck** 2016-06-23, 00:10

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Is this a hipster thing or a real woodsmen thing? If this was going on in Detroit, I would know the answer. But it's Canada so it is hard to tell.

You talk a big game on a internet message board. You guys think it's funny how Turtleneck likes to act like he's one of these incest bred motherfuckers? Who's he fooling? He's on the internet all the time.

I have never pretended to be inbred. Maybe that is something you guys do in West Michigan.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2016-06-23, 00:14

Turtleneck wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

You talk a big game on a internet message board. You guys think it's funny how Turtleneck likes to act like he's one of these incest bred motherfuckers? Who's he fooling? He's on the internet all the time.

I have never pretended to be inbred. Maybe that is something you guys do in West Michigan.

I am not in West Michigan, turtledick.

by **Turtleneck** 2016-06-23, 00:17

Sorry. I thought you were originally from West Michigan suburbs. Must have you confused with another mental midget.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2016-06-23, 00:18

Turtleneck wrote:Sorry. I thought you were originally from West Michigan suburbs. Must have you confused with another mental midget.

So which one are you and who are you fucking?

by **Turtleneck** 2016-06-23, 00:27

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Sorry. I thought you were originally from West Michigan suburbs. Must have you confused with another mental midget.

So which one are you and who are you fucking?

I have no idea what you're talking about, OTPT.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2016-06-23, 08:47

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Is this a hipster thing or a real woodsmen thing? If this was going on in Detroit, I would know the answer. But it's Canada so it is hard to tell.

You talk a big game on a internet message board. You guys think it's funny how Turtleneck likes to act like he's one of these incest bred motherfuckers? Who's he fooling? He's on the internet all the time.

The guy up front.

by **DWags** 2016-06-23, 08:53

Ax throwing and liquor. I don't see what could possibly go wrong. They should have that at those traveling carnivals. Sounds like fun.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2016-06-23, 09:08

Something's wrong when that league can exist and we can't buy original Jarts.

by Guest 2018-03-21, 10:17

Ax throwing gains in popularity as pastime, sport

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 10:35

LooseGoose wrote:Ax throwing gains in popularity as pastime, sport

seems like a very hipster kind of thing.

(not that that's a bad thing.. I've been accused of possessing hipster-like tendencies. It's just an observation).

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-03-21, 10:37

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by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-03-21, 10:38

What defines a “hipster”? Doing shit older people didn’t?

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-03-21, 10:44

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:What defines a “hipster”? Doing shit older people didn’t?

Going out of your way to try to be ironic. Like living in the city and having an outback beard and wearing flannel, or, say touching an ax for the first time in your life in a bar in the city.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-03-21, 11:00

So people can’t have beards or wear flannels in a city? Why is this?

by Guest 2018-03-21, 11:02

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:So people can’t have beards or wear flannels in a city? Why is this?

I'm with you. They need beards and flannels so when they venture into red America they blend in with the locals.

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-03-21, 11:04

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:So people can’t have beards or wear flannels in a city? Why is this?

Sounds like I hit a nerve. Wink

You absolutely can, don't forget the fedora, just be ready to be called a hipster.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-03-21, 11:13

Asking questions doesn’t indicate hitting a nerve, just want to understand why people think this way and haven’t gotten a great answer yet besides some label.

by Clarett's Folly 2018-03-21, 11:14

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:What defines a “hipster”? Doing shit older people didn’t?

Peer pressuring other hipsters by saying "c'mon, nobody's doing it."

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-03-21, 11:16

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Asking questions doesn’t indicate hitting a nerve, just want to understand why people think this way and haven’t gotten a great answer yet besides some label.

I thought the essence of hipsterism is to be ironic, though with everyone being ironic, it isn't really ironic anymore, it's a fad.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 11:24

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which one is OTPT?

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-03-21, 11:34

I can’t grow a beard, Bob.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 11:45

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I can’t grow a beard, Bob.

what is your favorite Yo La Tengo record?

(this is sort of an if/then thing.. the absence of a beard isn't necessarily a deal-breaker).

by Clarett's Folly 2018-03-21, 12:03

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I can’t grow a beard, Bob.
what is your favorite Yo La Tengo record?

(this is sort of an if/then thing.. the absence of a beard isn't necessarily a deal-breaker).

Goddammit, I like Yo La Tengo.

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-03-21, 12:16

Clarett's Folly wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
what is your favorite Yo La Tengo record?

(this is sort of an if/then thing.. the absence of a beard isn't necessarily a deal-breaker).

Goddammit, I like Yo La Tengo.

You been outed, hipster!
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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 12:25

Clarett's Folly wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
what is your favorite Yo La Tengo record?

(this is sort of an if/then thing.. the absence of a beard isn't necessarily a deal-breaker).

Goddammit, I like Yo La Tengo.

I kinda like "I'm Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass" - good record.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 12:27

Clarett's Folly wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:
what is your favorite Yo La Tengo record?

(this is sort of an if/then thing.. the absence of a beard isn't necessarily a deal-breaker).

Goddammit, I like Yo La Tengo.

how about The Hold Steady??

tell me. I want to know.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-03-21, 12:31

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I can’t grow a beard, Bob.
what is your favorite Yo La Tengo record?

(this is sort of an if/then thing.. the absence of a beard isn't necessarily a deal-breaker).

I don’t know who that is. Is it ironic to be using the word hipster while using the term “record”?

by Clarett's Folly 2018-03-21, 13:08

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Clarett's Folly wrote:

Goddammit, I like Yo La Tengo.
how about The Hold Steady??

tell me. I want to know.

You know damn well I love The Hold Steady, Bob.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 13:11

Clarett's Folly wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:how about The Hold Steady??

tell me. I want to know.

You know damn well I love The Hold Steady, Bob.

So much joy.

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by Senior Dickfist 2018-03-21, 13:19

What the hell is a Yo La Tengo? Do they/it throw axes?

by Da Mayor 2018-03-21, 13:22

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Clarett's Folly wrote:

You know damn well I love The Hold Steady, Bob.
So much joy.

Almost all New York bands suck.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 13:25

Senior Dickfist wrote:What the hell is a Yo La Tengo? Do they/it throw axes?

their seminal record.. "I'm Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass" - actually has a tune called "Pass The Hatchet".

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-03-21, 13:27

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2018-03-21, 13:28

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

picked that record up at Vertigo Records in Grand Rapids a month or two ago. It was $3.99 - love that old southern rock.. heavy on those boogie, swampy sounds.

by Guest 2018-03-21, 17:36

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:I can’t grow a beard, Bob.

Like everything else Amazon has a solution for that. It's even on sale today for $9

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