STERLING AXE THROWING FIELD GUIDE
One‑Day Big‑Axe Marathon: 20 Matches, Playoffs and a Trophy in Sterling
Condenses a full 5‑week Big Axe league into a single, all‑day event—this guide outlines schedule, logistics, and what to bring for the Official Hatchet Doubles Marathon League.
One‑Day Big‑Axe Marathon: 20 Matches, Playoffs and a Trophy in Sterling.
Conquer a full five‑week Big Axe league compressed into one day: twenty matches, followed by playoffs and a championship trophy. The Official Hatchet Doubles Marathon League in Sterling is an intense, all‑day axe‑throwing format—open to participants ages 10 and up—run by Axes and O's and designed to deliver an entire season’s worth of competition in a single session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Twenty matches and full playoffs in one day
The marathon compresses a five‑week Big Axe league into a single, all‑day competition with 20 matches and playoffs so every player, regardless of standings, gets a shot at the postseason.
Trophy and wall‑of‑fame recognition
The event culminates with a trophy for the winner and the champion’s name added to the venue’s wall of fame.
An intense, nonstop competition
Expect a compact, high‑intensity schedule where practice, match announcements, and matches follow in quick succession over the course of the day.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From early check‑in to the trophy presentation, the marathon feels like one extended league session: a brief practice window, rapid rule briefings, and then a steady cadence of matches that carry you through playoffs to a definitive finish. The format is built to deliver the arc of a season—warmups, head‑to‑head competition, and a final podium—within a single all‑day event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event meets at 21680 Ridgetop Cir, Suite 125, Sterling, VA 20166.
This is an all‑day event; follow the published schedule beginning with 8:30 AM check‑in and continuing through matches and playoffs.
Bring a Stanley thermos or any water bottle container for hydration; the venue provides water stations for refills.
Arrive at 8:30 AM for registration; practice at 9:00 AM; rules at 9:30 AM; matches start at 9:45 AM.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the event last?
The Official Hatchet Doubles Marathon League is scheduled as an all‑day event.
Where do I check in?
Check‑in and last‑minute registration take place at the venue; arrive by 8:30 AM.
What time does practice start?
Practice and warmups begin at 9:00 AM.
Who is eligible to compete?
Participants must be at least 10 years old to take part.
Do all players get a chance at the playoffs?
Players are able to play in the playoffs regardless of their standings at the end of the regular matches.
What do I need to bring for hydration?
You may bring a Stanley thermos or any water bottle; the venue has water stations for refills.
What does the winner receive?
The winner receives a trophy and has their name written on the wall of fame as the event champion.