Meet the Coaches, Alex “The Jolly Ginger” of Burlington

November 22, 2017 8:06 am Published by

We welcome only the best for our awesome axe throwing coaches. We look for characters who are strong-willed and enthusiastic. We also look for coaches from all parts of the world as axe throwing is world wide! Meet the Viking Axe Master of Burlington.

Alex “The Jolly Ginger” of Burlington

 

What location are you based out of?
Burlington

Tell us a little bit about yourself, where you from originally?

I’m a child and youth worker, I run a classroom for kids living with mental health issues. I grew up in Milton!

How did you first hear about Bad Axe?

I heard about Bad Axe through a friend

What’s your favorite thing about Axe Throwing?

My favourite thing about ace throwing is figuring out the different ways to make the axe stick.

Did some golfing today @badaxethrowing

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Do you have a coach nickname?

My nickname is the Jolly Ginger – take one look and you’ll know why, I’m always smiling and I’m ginger as hell.

If you could throw axes with one person in history who would it be?

If I could throw axes with a historical person it would probably be Walt Disney.

Excellent competition! #steelsharpenssteel

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What’s a cool fact about you?

A cool fact about me is that i can trace my family lineage to Viking age.

Is a hotdog a sandwich?

Hot dogs are gross!

Breaking the new location in. #badaxethrowing #vikings #beardgang #dollarbeardclub #mammothbeard

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There you have him—resident Viking of Burlington, Alex Burke. Get to know more of our expert axe throwing coaches as we feature them each week.

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Want to try axe throwing in Burlington? Or do you live in the Hamilton area? Book an event today – spots fill quickly!