Derek Johnson, Author at Half Axe

Anniversary of Throwing Axes

Celebrating Our 5 Year Anniversary at Half Axe It’s hard to believe that it’s already been five years since we first opened our doors at Half Axe. We started with a goal of offering a unique and an exciting, new experience. Over the years, we’ve seen it all – from first-time throwers to seasoned pros, […]

Give the Gift of Axe Throwing

Axe throwing is quickly becoming a popular activity for people of all ages, and it’s the perfect family activity. One of the best things about axe throwing is that it’s accessible to people of all skill levels! Not only is it a fun and exciting way to spend an afternoon or evening, but it’s also […]

Half Axe: The History of Us, the Axe, & Axe Throwing

Hey there, we’re Half Axe! We opened in February of 2018 inside the Apex Entertainment center in Marlborough, MA, where we still are today. We are the first International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF) axe house in New England. After our opening, others have opened in the region – which is great news for the sport […]

We back! – Reopening 7/10/20 and Covid-19

We Back! – Reopening this Friday (July 10th) We are so happy to announce that we will be reopening our doors this Friday, July 10th! We’ll be going over our reopening safety procedures down below. After 116 days of doors closed, we are opening them back up to bookings. Although things may be a little […]

Press Release: Half Axe (Indoor Axe Throwing Range) to start Competitive Leagues

Half Axe Leagues Announcement – Press Release. For Immediate Release

In the News: MetroWest Daily News

We’re in the Local Paper! Half Axe was feature in an Article by the MetroWest Daily News today! We’re excited to be getting some visibility in the community we call home. Give the article a read here: MetroWest Daily News Article

Summer League Sign-ups are Open!

Summer League Sign-ups are now open! We’re excited to announce that we are opening up registration for our first league. This will be the very first and only NATF league to run in New England. Because of this, we are proud and anxious to get it going and start building our own community of throwers. […]

In the News: Worcester Unity Radio

Worcester’s Unity Radio: Talk of the Commonwealth Hey Half Axers, Recently, Talk of the Commonwealth, a show on Unity Radio featured Derek Johnson, our owner, in an interview. The conversation went well and has some good back and forth of what axe throwing is, how it came to be, and even some info for upcoming […]

We’re NATF Members!

NATF Membership: CONFIRMED You may be thinking, “What’s the NATF, and why do I care?” Well, the NATF is the National Axe Throwing Federation, first regulating body for the sport of axe throwing and sanctions the National Axe Throwing Championship. Starting in Toronto, the NATF is actually an international organization with members from all over, […]

In the News: Worcester Business Journal

Lookout for Fun! Worcester Business Journal published a story on us today. This is the first time we are reaching out to the surrounding area, making our voice heard. It’s a great feeling. Come on in to #ThrowSomeFun when you’re in the area. You’ll be sure to have a great time! Be sure to give […]

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