Blue Line Axe Challenge

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Blue Line Axe Challenge official mark of two crossed axes.

Hurl some axes for a cause that matters! This event offers a unique way to support our local law enforcement officers and school-aged children. Whether you’re a seasoned axe thrower or a first-time participant, instructors will guide you through the basics, ensuring a fun and safe experience for all. Compete in a friendly tournament, challenge your friends and test your accuracy as you throw for a cause that impacts our community. The top two teams receive a trophy and all participants receive a t-shirt.

Event Information

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
7 p.m.

Hatchet House
789 Hebron Rd
Heath, OH 43056

Cost: $300 per team

Food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

Criteria for participation:

  • The minimum age to participate is 14. 
  • You must complete an accident waiver and release of liability form at Hatchet House to participate.
  • Closed-toe shoes are required.

How to sign up

1. Grab your friends and family — teams must have four to six people..

2. Complete the online registration form — one form per team.

Register your team

3. Pay the registration fee. Fee must be paid in full.

Pay registration Fee

Support a Future Peace Officer and Local School Kids

The Blue Line Axe Challenge, a collaboration between COTC and the Licking County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), honors law enforcement personnel as they begin National Police Week. Proceeds from the Blue Line Superhero Run will benefit COTC’s Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service and the LCSO’s Stuff the Backpack fund.

COTC’s Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service

The Officer Cottrell Award is presented by the Cottrell family in memory of Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr., who was senselessly killed in the line of duty while working in the Knox County town of Danville in January 2016. Cottrell was born in Newark and graduated from COTC’s basic police academy in 2002. He served in law enforcement for more than 14 years. Established by Cottrell’s mother, Melissa Osborn, and sister, Nicole Kohlmier, the award is presented at each COTC Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) graduation ceremony during the academic year. The $1,000 award helps the recipient with equipment purchases and other expenses associated with beginning a law enforcement career. Endowing the fund will allow for three $1,000 awards annually from the endowment’s interest, leaving the fund’s principal untouched so the award can exist in perpetuity.

Stuff the Backpack

Stuff the Backpack is a program created by the LCSO to help underserved school-age children in Licking County schools served by the LCSO prepare for the new school year. Uniformed officers shop for school supplies with an identified child and their family, creating positive relationships with law enforcement in a fun-filled, encouraging atmosphere.