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Join Us on June 17th – 20th for our annual Ironside Axe Club Open.
Proud Members of the World Axe Throwing League
Ironside Axe Club - West Des Moines
Now serving Beers, Seltzers, Ciders, Canned Cocktails and Wines
Welcome to Ironside
How It Works
Ironside Axe Club is the FIRST destination for competitive axe throwing in Central Iowa. We are the first member range of the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) in the area as well.
Axe throwing is a fun, safe group activity. Our location in West Des Moines is easy to get to and ideally located for anyone in the Greater Des Moines Area. Come join the fun and find your inner Viking warrior with friends, family, or coworkers!
On a typical visit, first you will receive safety training and learn how to throw an axe. Then, for groups of 6 or more you will divide into teams and your coach will lead you through a series of games. Finally, once you have mastered throwing, the coach will teach you a trick shot. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We now serve Beers, Seltzers, Ciders, Canned Cocktails, and Wines. Please remember, closed-toe shoes are required at all times! Be sure to take a lot of pictures and videos of your Viking warrior axe throwing skills and post them to your Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Closed Shoes Required
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Walk-In Axe Throwing
Walk-In Axe Throwing
$20.00/Person
Average 1 Hour
1 Hour minimum to start and then 30 minute increments thereafter
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Average 1 Hour
1 Hour minimum to start and then 30 minute increments thereafter
- Common area targets
- Safety training provided
- Shared Axe Throwing Coach
- 1 hour minimum to start and then 30 minute increments from that point.
Please note that lanes may not be booked online for walk-in sessions. You may be sharing a target with other walk in guests.
Please call same day for walk in lane reservations.
Axe Throwing Parties
Axe Throwing Parties
Groups
Small 6-10 People
Medium 11-30 People
$35.00/Person
Average 2 Hours
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Small 6-10 People
Medium 11-30 People
$35.00/Person
Average 2 Hours
- Average 2 hours of axe throwing.
- Safety training provided.
- Reserved lanes personal Axe Throwing Coach per lane
- The coach will teach your group how to throw and then lead your group in a couple games. Afterwards we will teach you some trick shots.
- If reservation is made, you will be billed for 6 people minimum.
- Groups can be scheduled for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week outside normal business hours.
- To book an event for outside the hours of 10am-10pm times please call 1-833-IRON-AXE.
Please Indicate in the notes section if you have more than 16 people when you make your reservation.
Large Groups
- Average 2 hours of axe throwing
- Safety training provided
- 4 or more targets reserved depending on group size with at least 2 Axe Throwing Coaches
- The coaches assigned to your group will teach your group how to throw and then lead your group in a selection of games
- If there is enough time your coaches will work with you on Trick shots.
- Groups can be scheduled for any time.
- To book an event for outside the hours of 10am-10pm times please call 1-833-IRON-AXE.
Please Indicate general number of attendees in the note section when you make your reservation.
*Please note that lanes may not be reserved for walk-in sessions. You may be sharing a target with other walk in guests.
Our Clients Believe in Us
Here Is What They Are Saying
Love this place!! Have been coming here since January and have never had a bad time. Playing in my second league and learning so much. The staff is super friendly and helpful and always want you to have a great time! I recommend for anyone, you d and old.
So much fun and very safe controlled environment. The staff was very helpful in teaching us how to throw the ax and help correct stances and such to help us have a more successful and enjoyable evening. I went twice one with a friend and once with a bachelor party. The staff was very very helpful and accommodating in both scenarios. We were taught how to handle the axes, the boards we were throwing at were maintained while we were throwing. They facilitate plenty of games and activities to keep it lively. I highly suggest this to all able people. Best evening out it was very cost effective.
Amazing place to try something new. Booked out two lanes for a bachelor party. They gave us a coach to teach our group what we were doing and give us some games to play. Had a fantastic time will be visiting again.
The place says bring your own beer (no liquor) and food although there is a great pizza place that delivers right to there they do serve food at Ironside.
This place is fantastic! The staff is so friendly and so helpful when giving tips on throwing. Their bathroom by far was my favorite though, sill as that may sound. It was wonderfully decorated and it was so freaking thoughtful to have products for feminine needs. Win for women! Thank you so much for the awesome experience!
This place was well designed with places to wait for a lane, stand and watch, or sit. There lanes are kept in great shape and or coach was fantastic! Will definitely be coming back for more!
Great place to get together with friends, workmates, or even work team building. Don't let it intimidate you, its easier than you think. Go have some fun!!
Brought a group out for a birthday party and had the best time!! Great set-up, very safe, and they even have minu-fridges for your use since it is BYOB.
Our coach, Shane, was absolutely wonderful! He was a great teacher and matched the dynamic of our group quite well. For our 2 hour reservation we got basic throws, games, and trick shots. Already planning our next visit!!
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Our Team
We’re the world’s greatest hatchet tossing club. Our main goal is to bring the rush of a customary Canadian terrace hobby to networks. With the assistance of our skilled hatchet tossing mentors, a huge number of individuals have had the option to share our energy for throwing axes.
Main office location
- 2700 University Ave Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
- 515-630-0319
- Closed
- 5pm-10pm
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11am-1pm
5pm-10pm - 5pm-10pm
- 3pm-10pm
- 12pm-10pm
- 2pm-7pm
Gift Cards are available for our WDM location. Purchase here or at the range.
Our Specials & Events
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The official 80/35 regional axe throwing tournament has been rescheduled! On Sunday November 1st, the 80/35 will take place featuring Standard, Big Axe, and Duals starting at 9am. $35 per event or $80 for all three! With a $1500 prize pool, you better save your spot now, before they’re gone!
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A plague has been thrust upon us and wreaking havoc across the world. Instead of Killing it with fire, why not use A Blade for the Plague? Halloween themed games on 4.5 lanes. Including: Throwing for Apples, Long Distance Pumpkin Carving, Oathbreakers Vengeance and Killing the Corona. Would you like to participate in our costume contest but can’t decide if you want to come in your creepiest Plague doctor costume versus a Mummy? No need to fret! We will be having two separate contests! One specifically for Plague themed costumes and one for all other with two completely different trophies! Have your picture taken and emailed to you by our resident photographer to immortalize the fun you had. We will also be setting up a Toys For Tots donation spot. Bring in a donation of a new unwrapped toy. We will also be donating a portion of the proceeds of the event to Toys for Tots. *As of now they are still accepting donations. We will update if there are any kind of restrictions due to Covid-19.