(6.1) Throwing Safety

General Safety
1. Axe must be wooden handled;
2. Axe must be sheathed when not throwing;
3. Only one player per target permitted in the arena;
4. Do not approach the target until both axes in a pair of lanes have been thrown, and are either in the wood or on the ground;
5. Sound isolating devices are not permitted;
  1. e.g. including, but not limited to headphones and earplugs.
Handling the axe
1. Removal:
  1. If you are having trouble pulling your axe from the target, be sure to grab it by the handle as far away from the head as possible to get the most leverage and wiggle it out.
2. Carrying:
  1. Make sure the blade is covered while carrying an axe;
  2. Be aware of your surroundings and keep the axe blade close to you while moving:
    1. Do not gesture with, or swing, the axe while carrying.
3. Sharpening:
  1. Use an angle grinder for basic sharpening:
    1. Clamp the axe to a solid sharpening surface;
    2. Always wear safety glasses;
    3. Do not put the grinder down until the wheel has completely stopped moving.
  2. Use a file for fine tuning, only push forward with the file on blade;
  3. Always explain sharpening techniques to new league members to prevent injury or damaging of tools.
    
    3. Big Axe
    1. Beginners must throw 2-handed while experienced players may throw with one;
    2. Ensure the throwing area (including behind) is clear;
    3. Hang chains to separate throwing area.