2026 National Tournament Application

2026 National Tournament Application

This form is to submit proposals for National tournaments only. Submissions for Regional and Local tournaments should open no later than October 15, 2025.
The last day to submit a bid to host a National is October 15th at 11:59pm ET.

Please make sure you are aware of the 2025 tournament requirements before submitting.

2025 Tournament Circuit Changes

Venue & Location Information
Venue Name*
Venue City/State*
Tournament Name
Your Name*
Contact Email*
Contact Phone #*
Closest airport/how far is it from the venue?*
Hotel information/room blocks
This is not a requirement but will be factored into deciding when/where Nationals are scheduled. We understand that it may be too far out right now, but if you have worked with hotel partners in the past, that information will be helpful.

Past Hosting Experience
Have you hosted a WATL and/or WKTL sanctioned tournament in the past?*

YesNo
What was the name of your previous WATL and/or WKTL sanctioned tournament?*
What month and year was your previous WATL and/or WKTL sanctioned tournament?*
Are you working with anyone to help you host the tournament? If so, please provide more information
Please write about your past tournament hosting experience and why your venue should be chosen.*

Timing & Logistics

What are your ideal dates for hosting this tournament?
What month(s) are you available to host your tournament?*
Do you have an ideal date in mind?*

YesNo
Tournament Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Let us know why this specific date(s) is ideal for your tournament*
i.e. other events happening that weekend in town, other events happening other weekends, etc.
Are there specific dates you CANNOT host?*
Any additional notes/comments about dates and timing:*

Hosting Capability
How many lanes does your venue have? (A lane being 2 targets, how many games can occur simultaneously?)*
Is every lane equipped for all disciplines?*

YesNo
Please explain:*
TOTAL Hatchet capacity (Open and Am)*
Big Axe capacity*
Hatchet Duals capacity*
Knife Duals capacity*
Knife capacity*
Do you have air conditioning?*

YesNo
Do you have or plan to have a PA system?*
Do you have or plan to have a PA system?*

YesNo
Do you have the ability to livestream at least one lane?*

YesNo
Does your venue serve beer/wine?*
If your venue is BYOB, please include that here

Entry Fees, Prize Pool & Extras
Registration Entry Fee Pricing

Pricing is up to you as the tournament host. Some things to consider when developing your pricing structure are bundles, prize pool implications, etc.
Open Hatchet Entry Fee*
Amateur Hatchet Entry Fee*
Big Axe Entry Fee*
Hatchet Duals Entry Fee (per team)*
Knife Entry Fee*
Knife Duals Entry Fee (per team)*
Please detail any bundle pricing, if applicable
Prize Pool Information

You can represent this in a variety of ways. The WATL and WKTL minimum is 50% of entry fees, but those intending to host Nationals should be making efforts to obtain sponsorship and adding cash to that total.

The simplest way would be 50% + any added cash, though you might also say a higher percentage of entry fees.

Answer questions such as:
- What is your minimum added cash amount?
- If scaling to more than 50%, do you have a minimum guaranteed payout amount?
- How will you disperse added cash between the disciplines?
Prize Pool*
Is there anything that makes your tournament stand out? (Extra awards, games, highlights?) *
When will payouts be made? This is not a determining factor when choosing tournaments, but will help WATL better track payouts for throwers and venues.*

Day-of payoutsChecks or e-payments within 2 weeks of the tournament

Venue & Location Information