03/19/2026
So proud to have a hand in these amazing throwers going to worlds with Vintage Axe Revival axes in their hands. David Lewis, Trey Cain, Victor Trofimuk, Dialyn Thelen, Randy Hempel, Ryan Ortiz and Tim O’Rourke. Wishing them all the luck in the world!
The Dragon’s Lair is not just sending throwers to Worlds. We have 14 that qualified!
We are beyond proud to announce that 14 Dragon's Lair throwers have earned their spot at the WATL World Axe & Knife Throwing Championship in Tulsa, OK - April 16–19, 2026!
What makes this year so special?
🔥 6 of our competitors have been on this journey since the very day we opened our doors
🥇 4 are first-timers - earning their first-ever invitation to compete on the world stage
⚔️ 9 of the 14 are Lair employees - the same people who show up every day to make YOUR experience here extraordinary
👑 And for the first time ever - ALL of our Axemasters will compete at Worlds together
A special shoutout to our co-owners making history:
🪓 Austin Luecke - making his 8th World Championship appearance
🪓 David Lewis - making his 6th, and for a second consecutive year, competing in all 5 events
Our 14 World Competitors:
Austin Luecke | David Lewis | Amy Coppersmith | Dialyn Thelen | Victor Trofimuk | Tim O'Rourke | Olaf Lee | Ryan Ortiz | Randy Hempel | Brandon Bohn | Trey Cain | Shawn Autry | Blake Wiemann | Randall Wildeman
This is what Dragon's Lair is all about. We are entrusted with giving you the best axe throwing experience anywhere - and the road to Worlds is proof of what's possible here.
Whether you're looking for 30+ interactive projection games, a seasonal league with an incredible community, a great night out, or the start of your own journey to the World Championships someday... this is your place. We are able to give an axe throwing expereince unrivaled in the industry.
Come for the fun. Stay for the family. Aim for the world. 🐉
