{"subTitle":"","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120011\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(Published November 2024, replacing January 2022)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntroduction\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following provides information you need to know to run an effective tomahawk throwing session for members of the Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;It is a requirement of\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/9b3-target-sports/\u0022 title=\u00229b.3 Target Sports\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPolicy, Organisation and Rules (POR)\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Erule 9b.3\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that the following guidance is followed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is tomahawk throwing?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the purposes of this guidance, tomahawk throwing is referring to the use of tomahawks, small hawks (such as throwing angels/fleurs) and other throwing axes which are designed specifically for throwing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis explicitly excludes conventional axes and felling axes as well as knives, including designated throwing knives and other sharp items which\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003Emust not\u003C/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;be thrown under any circumstance.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAppropriate targets are made of soft woods (e.g. Poplar, Pine, Wellingtonia or Willow) and could be of a fixed variety or portable depending on the circumstances surrounding the activity.\u00A0Targets are typically log slices, a minimum of 100mm thick and at least 600mm in diameter; a preferred diameter is 750mm \u2013 1000mm as the larger the target the more successful the throwers are likely to be.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor most disciplines targets have circular aiming marks or concentric scoring rings but other geometric designs may be encountered and are acceptable.\u00A0A target\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Emust not\u00A0resemble any human or animal form as this is not permitted within Scouting.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach target must be fixed, even if temporarily, to a wooden frame or tripod.\u00A0If a tripod is used the target must lean back sufficiently so as not to be easily pulled over when removing an embedded axe.\u00A0The target bulls-eye should be around the chest height of the person throwing (for example between 1.3m and 1.6m above the ground for an adult).\u00A0Appropriately anchored scaffold boarding or clamped wooden blocks, of similar thickness to that outlined above could be considered but it is important to ensure that these are capable of holding an embedded axe without falling over.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s acceptable to organise indoor sessions but consideration must be given to protecting floors and walls with boards, carpet, netting, etc. when deciding this. 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There are various suppliers within the UK.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApproximate Target Materials and Costs for initial set up\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese costs are based on two portable tripods with 900mm rounds and some external plastic fencing.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESoftwood CLS timber (tripod) \u00A325\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFixings/Metalwork \u00A320\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETarget Rounds \u00A310-\u00A315 each\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECold Steel Norse Hawks \u00A338 each\u00A0(minimum 2 recommended)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESmall Hawks/Angels/Fleurs \u00A318 each (minimum 4 recommended)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBarrier Net Fencing (50m) \u00A325\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMetal Pins for fencing x20 \u00A370\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETarget rounds can be obtained free of charge but you will need to find a friendly arborist. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOne traditional competition target with three rounds attached would increase costs by approximately 30% which would include an extra Norse Hawk.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where do I get the equipment from and how much will it cost?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere are a variety of Scouting and external providers of tomahawk throwing training. This activity is becoming more common, so you could start with contacting your local Scout activity centre or campsite or your County/District Programme Team.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where do I go for training?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhilst you might have picked up some useful tips online; it\u2019s very different to having to teach and manage young people. 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