Moncton axe throwing team sets sights on two major goals for 2024 [Video]

It’s typically closed on Sunday’s, but the Timber Lounge in Moncton was packed full Sunday afternoon as both axe-throwing enthusiasts and curious first-timers stepped up to hit the target.

A special axe throwing fundraiser, put on by Moncton’s competitive axe throwing team the Chocolate River Chuckers, took place from 2-5 p.m.

The idea behind the event was two-fold.

First, the group was hoping to raise money to help the Chuckers attend the World Double-Bit Axe Throwing Championships in Thrisk, U.K., this coming August. Second, they want to grow the sport in the Maritimes by showing the community what it’s all about.

“It almost seems a bit addictive,” laughed the Chocolate River Chuckers president, Tim Christopher.

“You get into it and you’re like ‘oh yeah I really like this,’ and you know, it’s all about pushing yourself. Some sports you’re always pushing against other people, but for me this is pushing myself to a higher limit. If I hit a bunch of fours while I should …