Telure Standard 2026.1
The Telure Standard for a axe-throwing range
A versioned, Telure-curated program of checks for a axe-throwing range, written in Telure’s own words and organized by how the facility actually runs: the daily rhythm first, then the recurring program above it. It is a documented reference the facility measures its own work against and records reasons against, not a certification. The basis register below shows what informs it, and at what depth.
Alignment tracker
Inside Telure, this list is an alignment tracker a facility turns on with a checkbox. The recurring program below is its clause list, informed by the manufacturer's manual and general safety practice, because no consensus operational standard exists for this facility type. The facility matches its own tasks, checklist items and training items to the clauses they cover, marks the clauses that do not apply with a written reason, and its exports state what share of the rest has a check behind it.
This tracker is Telure's own clause list, informed by the organization's published document. It does not replace reading that document yourself and verifying your facility against it, and marking a clause here is a note on your own record, not a statement by that organization. Where equipment is involved, the manufacturer's documentation governs.
The daily rhythm
Opening walk
Walked before the doors open, item by item, each answer attributed to the person who gave it. The starting set for a axe-throwing range:
- Axes racked and counted: heads tight, no movement at the eye
- Handles sound: no cracks, splinters, or raised grain in service
- Edges dressed: no chips, burrs, or rolled edges
- Target boards sound: no splits or deep chew-out at the bullseye
- Boards and backers fastened: no protruding screws or nails
- Cage gates latch and close; fencing panels free of gaps
- Throwing and fault lines visible; floors dry and clear
- Retired axes tagged and separated from the service rack
- First aid and bleed-control kit stocked and sealed
- Rules and closed-toe-shoe signage posted and legible
During hours
Anything flagged during the day opens a corrective entry on the spot: the item, the finding, and who saw it. Taking equipment or an area out of service is a recorded event with a name attached, and so is returning it. Nothing waits for the end of the shift to become a record.
Closing check
The end-of-day counterpart every facility runs: securing the space and making sure nothing the day surfaced dies overnight.
- Activity areas clear: no members left inside
- Hazards cleared from floors and landing surfaces
- Equipment secured, stowed, or powered down per procedure
- Today's flagged items have maintenance entries opened
- First aid and rescue equipment restocked if used today
- Exits clear; doors, gates and access points secured
The recurring program
The work above the daily walk. Each task surfaces on the day it is due and escalates as it goes overdue. Where a check addresses a published designation, the citation chip names it; a chip is a reference, never a compliance claim.
Weekly
Axe fleet inspection · tool by tool
Inspect every axe in service: head seating at the eye, wedge condition, handle cracks and grain, edge state. Tag and pull anything questionable; record retirements against the tool. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
addressing IATF Rulebook, section 4.1Target board & backer wall inspection
Walk every lane: board splits, chew-out depth at the bullseye, loose boards, backer condition, protruding fasteners. Record board changeovers against the lane. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
addressing WATL Venue Target Specificationsaddressing IATF Rulebook, section 3.2Lane cage & fencing inspection
Check cage panels, gate latches, hinge hardware, and panel seams on every lane: no gaps an axe or a hand could pass through, no sharp edges at guest height. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
addressing WATL Venue Target Specificationsaddressing IATF Rulebook, section 3.3
Monthly
Target mount & frame hardware check
Torque mount bolts, check bracket wear and frame squareness against the backer wall on a rotating group of lanes. Record readings against the frame. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
addressing WATL Venue Target SpecificationsSpectator area & netting inspection
Inspect barriers, overhead netting where fitted, and sightline separation between throwing arcs and seating or walkways. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Quarterly
Axe retirement cull & spares reconciliation
Pull the whole fleet: retire handles past service life, reconcile tagged retirements against spare stock, and record counts removed and added. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Emergency action plan review
Walk the EAP with staff on shift: bleed-control kit locations and contents, lane shutdown steps, exits, and the incident documentation flow. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Every 6 months
Staff training & coach review
Confirm current training records for every active coach and lane host (throwing protocol, service-refusal escalation, first aid); schedule refreshers before they lapse. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Yearly
Full facility inspection (qualified person)
Full inspection of cages, mounts, framing, floors, and the axe fleet by a qualified person; file the report against this task. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
The basis register
What informs this pack, at what reference depth, and when each entry was last checked against its source. An entry here means the pack is informed by the document named; it never means the pack, or any facility using it, is certified to or compliant with it.
| Source | Tier | Jurisdiction | Access | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATL Venue Target Specifications and Gameplay RulesWorld Axe Throwing LeagueLeague venue, lane and target construction specifications plus annually updated gameplay rules. | Tier 4Trade association practices | International | Free to read | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| IATF RulebookInternational Axe Throwing FederationFederation rulebook covering target dimensions, lane dimensions and throwing lines, and axe specifications. | Tier 4Trade association practices | International | Free to read | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| Insurer and carrier requirementsOperator-supplied underwriting requirements for the facility. Like manufacturer documentation, they are specific to the operator and govern where they are stricter than the pack. | Tier 5Manufacturer documentation | n/a | Operator-supplied | Not independently verified |
| Manufacturer documentation for installed equipmentOperator-supplied manuals, bulletins and service documents. Where any pack cadence differs from a manufacturer's documented interval, the manufacturer's interval governs. | Tier 5Manufacturer documentation | n/a | Operator-supplied | Not independently verified |
No consensus operational standard currently exists for axe throwing operations. The entries above ground specific slices of the program (workplace safety for staff, sport rules, published guidance); the rest of the pack is Telure's own curated practice, and is stated as such.
The manufacturer’s documentation governs
Where a manufacturer's documentation sets an inspection type or an interval for a piece of equipment, that documentation governs. The pack's cadences are a program to build on, not a replacement: when the two differ, Telure shows the difference so it can be seen and documented, and the recorded schedule follows the manufacturer.
Where Telure stands
The Telure Standard is Telure's own curated program. Telure is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any standards body or association named here, and adopting the Telure Standard does not make a facility compliant with, approved under, or certified to any standard. Where equipment is involved, the manufacturer's documentation governs inspection types and intervals.