2026 WATL Judge Certification Test

WATL Certified Judges are held to the highest standard in understanding and implementing our rules when overseeing sanctioned events such as leagues, tournaments, qualifiers, and more. Certified Judges allow venues to organize and run these sanctioned events to the highest standards and best practices. 

This Certification Program fee covers both the League Judge and Tournament Judge test costs, and has a valid period of 1 year. When taking either test, please use the same order number. The renewal fee for Certification is $19.99 USD, and is due annually from the date of Certification.

League Judge Certification

• Certified by WATL
• Up-to-date with the latest rules & changes
• Able to officially run WATL sanctioned Leagues
• Have the ability to help in WATL sanctioned Tournaments, including the World Axe Throwing Championship
• Have a deep understanding of the rules for:
• Hatchet
• Big Axe
• Hatchet Duals
• Able to renew or update the Certified Judge standing in future years when rule changes occur
• Serve as a substitute that may assist other venues in hosting Leagues

Tournament Judge Certification
*An active League Judge Certification is required to obtain a Tournament Judge Certification.*

• Have the ability to help in WATL sanctioned Tournaments, including the World Axe Throwing Championship
• Can conduct Qualifying Throws (Open & Closed) for Major and Televised Tournaments
• Have a deeper understanding of the rules for:
• Hatchet
• Big Axe
• Hatchet Duals
• Able to renew or update the League and Tournament Judge Certification in future years when rule changes occur
• Serve as a substitute that may assist other venues in hosting Leagues or Tournaments