St Petersburg Axe Throwing: 90-Minute Guided Session & Competition

Throw axes like you've done it before, even if you haven't

You'll receive a safety briefing and hands-on coaching from certified instructors, then throw single and double-handed axes at your own pace while competing in a friendly match against your group. The session runs 90 minutes in a lodge-style venue where all areas are wheelchair accessible and no prior experience is required. Book directly for your preferred time slot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Axe throwing guided session

• Arrive at Hatchet Hangout venue
• Attend safety briefing
• Receive axe throwing instruction
• Practice single and double-handed throws
• Compete in friendly axe throwing contest

The experience

There's something about holding a weighted hatchet for the first time that makes you want to know if you can actually do this. St Petersburg's Hatchet Hangout takes that curiosity seriously. You walk in, the instructors size you up without judgment, and within minutes you're standing in front of a wooden target with an axe in your hands and a real plan for how to throw it. The 90-minute session starts with a safety briefing that doesn't feel like a lecture. It's the practical stuff you actually need, delivered by people who throw axes every day and know exactly what can go wrong.

After the basics land, you move to the lanes. The instructors stay close, watching your stance, your grip, the angle of your release. They'll call out what's working and what isn't, and you'll feel the difference immediately when you adjust. Single-handed throws come first. That's where most people find their rhythm. Then double-handed, which feels heavier and slower but somehow more satisfying when the blade bites. The lodge-style space around you fills with other groups doing the same thing, and before long there's a friendly competition happening. You're not just throwing. You're competing against the people you came with, and that changes how much you care about landing the next one.

The axes are WATL certified, which means they're the real deal: the same equipment used in competitive leagues. That detail matters because it means the experience isn't watered down for beginners. You're learning on the actual tool, not a training version. The staff keeps the energy high without pushing, and the whole thing moves at a pace that lets you improve across the 90 minutes instead of just showing up and flinging.

What’s included

Your 90-minute session includes a safety briefing, expert instruction on axe-throwing technique, use of WATL certified axes, access to a dedicated throwing lane, and a friendly competitive match against your group. An instructor stays with you throughout to offer tips and coaching.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 22:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hatchet Hangout - Axe Throwing Clearwater

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try something genuinely different without needing any prior skill: the instructors handle the learning curve, and the fixed 90-minute format means you're done and satisfied without overthinking it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need experience to throw axes?

No. The session starts with a safety briefing and instruction on technique. Certified instructors coach you throughout, and the activity is designed for all fitness levels.

How long is the session?

90 minutes total, including the safety briefing, instruction, and throwing time with friendly competition.

What if I'm throwing with a group?

You'll be on the same lane as your group, throwing in turns and competing against each other. The instructors manage the pacing so everyone gets equal time.

Are the axes safe?

Yes. The axes are WATL certified, and instructors brief you on safety before you throw. An instructor stays with your group throughout the session.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.

Is there parking or public transportation?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Check the venue's website for parking details.

What's included in the price?

The 90-minute session includes instruction, safety briefing, use of WATL certified axes, and access to the throwing lanes for the full duration.