• Sanctioned Tournament Application

  • Read the full sanctioned tournament requirements and regulations here and here.

    Key Guidelines

    1. Open to All Hosts


    You do not need to be a WATL/WKTL Affiliate to apply to host a sanctioned tournament.

    Individuals, businesses, organizations, and other qualified entities may apply to host sanctioned tournaments, subject to the applicable requirements and approval process.


    2. Sanctioning Fees


    A sanctioning fee applies to all WATL/WKTL sanctioned tournaments. The fee varies based on the host type and final number of competitors.  

    • The $5 per-entry fee is based on the final number of competitor entries per discipline that participate, not the number that register.
    • Sanctioning fees are invoiced after the tournament and are due within 15 days.

    3. All-In Pricing


    The sanctioned tournament entry price must be advertised as the full amount the competitor is required to pay.

    For example, a $50 entry with a $5 WATL/WKTL sanctioning fee must be advertised as a $55 entry, not $50 + $5 WATL/WKTL fee.

    The sanctioning fee may be broken out on receipts, confirmations, invoices, or terms after purchase.

     

    3. Insurance Requirements


    Hosts* are responsible for maintaining the required insurance coverage for their tournament, including:

    • $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate commercial general liability
      Participant/athletic participant coverage
      $1 million liquor liability coverage where alcohol is involved
      WATL/WKTL and applicable related parties named as additional insureds
      Certificate of Insurance submitted at least 14 days before the tournament

    *Active Official Community Venue Affiliates in good standing may opt out of the minimum insurance requirements, subject to the terms of the agreement.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you interested in hosting the next US Open?*
  • Are you a current WATL and/or WKTL affiliate member?*
  • Are you a Community Venue affiliate?*
  • Are you applying to host a Charity tournament?*

  • Tier Selection and Tournament Basics

  • Select the tournament tier you're applying for.
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  • National Tier

  • What month(s) are you available to host your tournament?
  • Ideal Tournament Start Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Ideal Tournament End Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Prize Pool Information

    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?

  • If your tournament is not selected for a National, would you still host it as a Regional or Local?

  • Regional Tier

  • Are you submitting to host a WATL or WKTL tournament, or both?
  • What month(s) are you available to host your tournament?
  • Ideal Tournament Start Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Ideal Tournament End Date
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • If your tournament is not selected for a Regional, would you still host it as a Local?

  • Local Tier

  • Are you submitting to host a WATL or WKTL tournament, or both?
  • Tournament Start*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Tournament End*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • WATL/WKTL Tournament Experience

  • Have you or your co-hosts hosted a WATL and/or WKTL sanctioned tournament in the past?*
  • Are you working with anyone to help you co-host the tournament?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Hosting Capability

  • Will the venue have working air conditioning and heating during this tournament?*
  • Will you have a PA system in use during this tournament?*
  • Will you be livestreaming at least one lane during this tournament?*
  • Will this tournament have beer/wine and/or food available for sale?*

  • Entry Fees, Prize Pool & Extras

    Pricing is up to you as the tournament host. Some things to consider when developing your pricing structure are bundles, prize pool implications, etc.
  • 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.*

  • Terms and Conditions

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