The Traveling Axt
The Traveling Axt
Hailing From: Minot, North Dakota
Established: March 2021
Owners: Tyler Jung and Ron Doty
The Traveling Axt is a truly unique entity within the Sports Throwing Venue industry. While they opened their brick and mortar location in Minot on Mother’s Day of 2023, owners Tyler Jung and Ron Doty have been operating their business as a mobile Sports Throwing entertainment package since its inception in the Fall of 2021. They have done everything from team building exercises, Christmas parties and other corporate events to more personal celebrations such as weddings, proms, homecoming banquets and more. At their venue, the focus is ongoing tournaments and league play. The Traveling Axt can host any league wanted, whether it be women’s, youth, church group, anyone. All leagues are welcome, and both mobile and venue activities are open to all ages.
Starting as throwers themselves in their backyards and garages, Tyler and Ron eventually found a trailer suited for their needs to open as a company, and in fall of 2021, spent a week welding and fabricating out the trailer for an event the next weekend with a local bar that has been a huge supporter of their business ever since. They cite Dustin Kerr of Perplebunny’s Axe House as being the biggest influence in becoming Sports Throwing venue owners, helping them to get their leagues and tournaments going.
Along with making memorable experiences and spreading the love of Sports Throwing, The Traveling Axt has a serious mission to help athletes improve their game. In 2023, Tyler and Ron saw four of their customers place in the top-8 at the International Ax Throwing Federation’s regional tournament, with two advancing to the top-4.
When it comes to the Aim Games, they’ve been hosting and playing since K20 and say they’ve been having a blast. Tyler tells us, “Our customers have done pretty well with it. We try to explain the general rules and gameplay thoroughly before they start an entry. We also typically help film and make sure to answer questions and help them so they are aiming for the proper target. My wife, Shannon, and one of our throwers, Daniel, help us out and have become pretty versed in the games, quickly. Setup has been pretty quick for all the games, and K20 was really easy. One of the best parts is that you can throw at your own pace and time. Gameplay has been pretty straightforward and the Aim Games staff answers all questions quickly. It has given our customers another target system to throw at and allow them to compete in a tournament that is easy to enter at no extra cost to them. This is a great opportunity”.
We recommend booking well in advance, especially the mobile entertainment packages as they are very popular, but walk-ins are always welcome at their venue. If you’re in Minot and looking for the Aim Games, look no further than the Traveling Axt. Visit their website at https://thetravelingaxt.com and book today!