Axe Throwing

DATE: July 11, 2026

SITE: Arbor Axe House

TIMES:

Women’s:
Check-in – 9 a.m.
Competition begins- 9:30 a.m.

Adult Amateur/Advanced:
Check-in – 10:30 a.m.
Competition begins – 11 a.m.

Big Axe:
Check-in: 12:30 p.m.
Competition begins: 1 p.m.

*We will have all participants sign a waiver before competition on site.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals given to top three participants in each division.

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

Women

Amateur

Advanced

Big Axe

Competition Format –

• It is the best of 10 throws (10 throws per person per game).
• This is a double elimination tournament.
• The last match will be a best of 3.
• Kill shots for the tie breakers.
• We will check any axe’s prior to the tournament brought in by the participants.
• The axe must meet these requirements, no bigger than a 4in blade, Must be less than 3LBS and 19in long.
• We will provide axe’s for anyone that does not have one.

Exclusive Online Apparel Store!

• Purchase official gear for the 2026 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
• All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
• No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.

Get ready to gear up and represent the 2026 Cornhusker State Games!

PRICING DEADLINES:
$45 for first event until February 18
$50 for first event until April 22
$55 for first event until June 17
$60 for first event until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

Additional events – $30

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Director Connor Pedersen at connor1695@gmail.com

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

2024 Complete Results

2023 Medal Winners 

2022 Medal Winners

2021 Medal Winners