THE POPULAR MEDIEVAL-THEMED SPORT Sharpen Your Skills With Axe Throwing When axe throwing, each match consists of three rounds, and each participant gets five throws per round. To win the match, a player must win two out of the three rounds. In the case of a tie, players will compete in a sudden death round, with the higher-scoring player deemed the winner. An axe-throwing target board is positioned 12 feet away from the competitors, with three rings that increase in point value the closer they are to the center. The bullseye in the middle is worth 5 points, the middle ring is worth 3, and the outer ring is worth 1 point. If an axe strikes the board, then falls, or even sticks into the target and then falls out, it is worth 0 points. Axe throwing is different from archery as some boards also contain two smaller targets in the corners of the board, referred to as the “clutch.” A player must call aloud that they intend to aim for these targets and can only do so on their fifth and final throw; these smaller circles are worth 7 points each. Points are awarded based on where most of the axe head lands on the board, with the outermost ring the axe hits used as the marker. While many participants in axe-throwing leagues are professionals, you don’t have to go pro to join! Skill levels in some competitions range from first-time throwers to pros, so next time you’re looking for a new sport to sharpen your skills, consider tossing your hat into the axe-throwing ring!
Take a Break! Axe throwing is a sport that started small, as a pastime for loggers between jobs since the 1800s. Then, in the 1940s, it was brought into Loggersports competitions that circulated through lumberjack camps as a fun way to determine the top logger. Now it has gained popularity among the general public, and the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) and National Axe Throwing Federation (NATF) exist for those who have taken the sport to the next level and “throw” competitively. You may have seen venues in your town lately for an unexpected sport: axe throwing. And while this historic sport is often used as a popular stress reliever or date night, it has a scoring system and techniques similar to darts.
Inspired by DinnerAtTheZoo.com Tasty Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
8 oz spinach leaves
1/2 tsp salt
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
1 tsp minced garlic
Sliced bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a medium pan, steam or sauté spinach until wilted. When spinach cools, ring out excess water, then chop coarsely. 3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. 4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. 5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly. Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes so the cheese will begin to brown. 6. Immediately serve with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
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