Riot Axe.
IATF-accredited indoor axe-throwing club in Guelph, with drop-ins, group events, and six-week leagues
The brief.
Riot Axe is an indoor axe-throwing club at 101 Beverley Street in Guelph, Ontario, founded in 2016 and a founding member of the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) — by its own account the only IATF-accredited venue in the city. The venue runs year-round, with public drop-in throwing five evenings a week (Wednesday through Sunday), private group events for 6–20 guests with a dedicated coach and staff-organized knockout tournament, and six-week IATF leagues in Standard, Premier, Big Axe, Knife, and Youth formats. The space holds up to 28 people including spectators, with free on-site parking, a licensed bar serving beer and cider, and outside food permitted. Minimum age 12; under-18s throw with a parent or guardian.
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Drop-Ins
For: Ages 12+ (under 18 with a parent or guardian)When: Year-round — Wed/Thu 6–9pm, Fri 6–10pm, Sat 1–9pm, Sun 2–6pm (closed statutory holidays)Open public throwing five evenings a week, with a safety briefing and in-person coaching on arrival. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory — no sandals. Advance sign-up is encouraged to manage occupancy; larger drop-in groups should email ahead. Cancellations or reschedules go to the venue's text line.
$25 + HST per person, per hour
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Small Group Event (6–9 guests)
For: Private bookings of 6–9 guests (6 is the minimum to book a private event)When: By reservation throughout the weekA 90-minute private session with a dedicated coach handling the safety review, instruction, and a staff-organized knockout tournament. The venue is licensed for beer and cider; outside food is welcome but outside alcohol is not. Booking confirmations come through Schedulista. The full venue holds 28 including spectators, so spectators can come along at no charge.
$50 + HST per participant
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Large Group Event (10–20 guests)
For: Private bookings of 10–20 guestsWhen: By reservation throughout the weekA two-hour private session with the same coach-led safety briefing, instruction, and knockout tournament format as the small group, scaled for larger parties. Licensed venue, outside food permitted, spectators free up to the venue's 28-person cap. For groups over 20 or a full venue buyout during peak hours, the operator asks for a direct email or call.
$50 + HST per participant
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Spring Lil League (six-week IATF leagues)
For: Adults (Standard, Premier, Big Axe, Knife) and youth ages 12–17 (Youth Lil League)When: Spring 2026 — sessions start June 8–10 depending on format and nightFive IATF-rules formats run on a six-week cadence: Standard on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, Premier on Wednesdays, Big Axe on Mondays, Knife on Tuesdays, and a Youth division on Mondays for ages 12–17. Adult nights run practice at 6:15pm and league play at 7pm; the Youth league runs practice at 5:30pm and play at 6pm. Scoring is handled through Axescores.
$106.20 + HST + $10 Axescores Management Fee = $130 per person
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Worth knowing.
- 01Founding member of the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF), which sets universal safety, sportsmanship, and competitive protocol for the sportSource ↗
- 02Established in 2016 by Charlene "Chuck" and Corey; ownership transferred September 1, 2020 to Ryan, Christina, Bryce, and DesiréeSource ↗
- 03Claims to be the only IATF-accredited venue in GuelphSource ↗
- 04Winner of the 2018 Emerging Business AwardSource ↗
- 05Maximum venue capacity 28 people including spectators; minimum 6 guests to book a private eventSource ↗
- 06Year-round drop-in throwing five days a week (Wednesday–Sunday); closed on statutory holidaysSource ↗
- 07Five IATF league formats run on a six-week cadence: Standard, Premier, Big Axe, Knife, and a Youth division (ages 12–17)Source ↗
- 08Hosts community fundraisers including the Axe of Kindness event for the Guelph Humane Society ($1,315 raised) and a Steve Baker Tattoos partnership ($3,190 raised)Source ↗
- 09Licensed venue with beer and cider for purchase; outside food permitted, outside alcohol prohibitedSource ↗
- 10Minimum age 12; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; closed-toe shoes mandatorySource ↗
Outside the door.
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Get in
touch.
- Website
- riotaxe.com
- info@riotaxe.com
- Phone
- (226) 780-0228
- Address
- 101 Beverley St, Suite D, Guelph, Ontario N1E 3C3
- instagram.com/riot_axe
- www.facebook.com/RiotAxeThrowing
- www.twitter.com/riot_axe