Open Qualifiers – WKTC IV

12:01 AM EST December 16, 2024

to

11:59 PM EST January 19, 2025

There will be at least 32 bids available for Standard Knife Qualifiers and 13 Duals bids. This is subject to change with any final declines from previous bid earners.

For each discipline, the top verified scores will earn a bid to the world championship.

Open Qualifiers for the WKTC IV will abide by the following structure:

• Qualifiers will run from 12:01 AM EST December 16, 2024 – 11:59 PM EST January 19, 2025.
• All who wish to participate may do so, there are no eligibility requirements.
• Qualifying Throws take place in person at a WKTL venue to qualify players for WKTC.
• Throwers will be allowed only one scored submission per discipline.
• Scores will be submitted via the WKTL App by a certified WKTL judge.
  • Self-scoring is not permitted, for any reason. Any thrower found to be scoring themselves will be disqualified.

Standard Knife

• Qualifiers will consist of 50 throws in standard league match format
  • The first set of 5 throws will be from the 10ft fault line (1 spin), then the next set of 5 throws will be from the 15ft fault line (2 spin). Then back to the 10ft line (1 spin), rotating back and forth between the two distances every 5 throws.
  • Knives will be retrieved on the 3rd and 5th throws of each 5-throw set.
• Mandatory Killshot on every 10th throw
  • Standard league play of open Killshots does not apply, Killshots do not have to be alternated
  • Killshots will be all-or-nothing similar to the WATL style of throwing. If the Killshot is missed, the score is marked as 0.
• 10 overtime Killshot throws (used as tie-breakers)
  • Killshots do not have to be alternated
  • Overtime Killshots may be thrown from the 10ft fault line (1 spin)
  • Knives will be retrieved after every throw
• As an example, this is how a set of QTs should look:
  • Throws 1-3 — 1 spin, retrieve
  • Throw 4-5 — 1 spin, retrieve
  • Throws 6-8 — 2 spin, retrieve
  • Throw 9 — 2 spin
  • Throw 10 — 2 spin Killshot, retrieve
  • Repeat the process 4 more times
  • 10 OT throws at Killshots only, retrieval after each throw

DUALS

Duals Open Qualifiers for the WKTC IV will abide by the structure as described above but with the following changes:

• Each Duals Team will be allowed only one scored submission per discipline.
• Qualifying Throws
  • Qualifiers will consist of 50 throws per team (25 per player on the team)
    • These 5 throws are broken into two sets of throws. Knives are retrieved after the first set of 3 throws and after the second set of 2 throws.
    • The first set of 3 throws will be thrown from the 15ft line
    • The second set of 2 throws will be thrown from 10ft 
    • Knives will be retrieved on the 3rd and 5th throws of each 5-throw set.
  • Mandatory Killshot on every 10th throw
    • This means both players will have 2 mandatory killshots at the 10th and 20th throw
    • Both players in the Duals team must throw killshots
    • Standard league play of open Killshots does not apply, Killshots do not have to be alternated
    • Killshots will be all-or-nothing similar to the WATL style of throwing. If the Killshot is missed, the score is marked as 0.
  • 10 overtime Killshot throws per team (used as tie-breakers)
    • Killshots do not have to be alternated
    • Overtime Killshots may be thrown from the 10ft fault line (1 spin)
    • Knives will be retrieved after every throw
  • As an example, this is how a set of QTs should look:
    • Throws 1-3 — 2 spin, retrieve
    • Throw 4 — 1 spin
    • Throw 5 — 1 spin, retrieve
    • Second Set
    • Throws 6-8 — 2 spin, retrieve
    • Throw 9 — 1 spin
    • Throw 10 — 1 spin Killshot, retrieve
    • Repeat the process for 3 more sets of 5 throws
    • 10 OT throws at Killshots only, retrieval after each throw

• For Throwers that do not have a WKTL venue readily accessible, or are not within a 2-hour travel distance between your primary residence and your closest participating WKTL venue, please contact WKTL via email for information on Qualifiers.
• Throws must be scored using the WKTL official targets. No exceptions.
• All throws must be recorded on video (this is the responsibility of the thrower, venues are encouraged to help facilitate this). Videos must conform to the stated format:
  • It will be required in your submitted video to show the App being opened at the beginning of your qualifying attempt. At the end of the qualifying attempt, your video must show the scores being posted to the leaderboard.
  • During each throw, the thrower (head to toe), fault line, and target must be visible.
  • Players must stay behind the fault line and wait for their score to be called before crossing.
  • Certified Judges MUST speak in a loud, clear, and concise voice, indicating the score of that throw.
  • Refer to this video for correct camera placement.
• Videos will be uploaded via the form below no later than 11:59 PM EST Jan. 20th
  • Any videos submitted after the deadline will be disqualified from receiving entry.
  • ALL VIDEOS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE FORM BELOW. Any videos not submitted via the form will not be considered.

Video submission information:

• Videos must be uploaded into a shareable link such as Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, etc, the link is what will be submitted via this form
  • If using services like Google Drive or Dropbox, turn on sharing for all viewers
  • If using YouTube, make sure there is no background music that could be flagged for royalties. Valid videos must have sound, and YouTube may mute your video if the music is flagged.
• Videos must be filmed continuously with no pauses or breaks.
  • Make sure you have a full battery
  • If using a phone we suggest to put it in Airplane mode so there are no breaks in the recording.
• If videos are submitted in multiple parts due to size, all links pertaining to that video must be uploaded together. There will be an option for this in the form.
• Each thrower must have their video submitted independently.
• Must submit the name of the Certified Judge who scored the qualifying throws

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the WKTL directly at WKTL@worldknifethrowingleague.com