West Kentucky CornHole Doubles tournament, Double Elimination

Upcoming is WKCAs first ever cornhole event. We are currently looking for  cornhole players for this event. Please help us support Toys 4 Tots as all Proceeds are donated to them. Here is our  CornHole Tournamments , you can register as a West Kentucky Cornhole Associate Member , or you can pre-register for cornhole tournaments and purchase tickets in advance. BUYING A MEMBERSHIP IS CHEAPER THAN ENTERING INDIVIDUAL GAMES!! If you just like to watch the game then be sure to come on out. We will have a small variety of food and beverages and a wonderful environment of friendly people.

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West Kentucky CornHole Association Membership Application

Pre-Registration Form

Please fill out the following pre-registration form. Also please go ahead and purchase your tickets for this event. You will find the form and purchasing arrangements below.

WKCA Upcoming Tournaments

Here you can find all the upcoming tournaments scheduled at WKCA. Most of our events are held at Blanton's Corner in Sedalia KY. The address is 1629 State Route 1382 Sedalia KY 42079. You can get directions, or you can email us for more detailed directions.

Currently WKCA has 2 events scheduled for this year. More events to follow

•   September 26, 2009- Doubles tournament at Blanton's Corner. Double Elimination . Entry fee is $15 per team for non-members. Members may use one of their free entries for this event or purchase a ticket at non-member pricing. If you don't have a teammate don't worry, meet one at the event and work together on payment. Top prize $40 gift card. All ACA rank and scoring applied. MAX 24 teams

•  October - Date undecided- Doubles and Singles tournament-Singal Elimination- Entry fee is  $15 per team for doubles and $10 per team for Singles.  Top prize for this event is a $50 prepaid visa gift card. ACA rank and scoring applied to Doubles Tournament only

If you would like to pre-register for this tournament please send your Name, Address, Email, and ACA member name(if applicable) to wkcornhole@gmail.com  You can also fill out the following form and snail-mail it to our address.

CornHole board sizes and dimensions

1. Each Cornhole platform shall be a 48" x 24" rectangle made of half inch plywood. ACA sanctioned tournaments should only be played with wooden Cornhole platforms as there is significant variance in play between wooden and plastic or other surfaces.
2. The hole in the Cornhole platform shall be six inches in diameter and be centered nine inches from the top and 12 inches from each side of the Cornhole platform edges.
3. The front of the Cornhole platform shall be from 2-1/2” inches from bottom to top and be at near a 90-degree angle to the deck face.
4. The back of the Cornhole platform shall be 12 inches from ground to the highest point of the deck at a 90-degree angle to the deck face.
5. The cornhole platform should have solid wood sides with the only opening to the underside of the cornhole platform being through the hole in the cornhole platform. Although portable fold-down platforms are acceptable (with open sides), platforms with solid wooden sides are preferred for ACA sanctioned tournament play as it is sometimes difficult (especially late in the day) to determine if a corn bag was pitched into the hole or came to rest under the cornhole platform by being pitched through the open sides in a cornhole platform.
6. The Cornhole play surface shall be finish sanded to a very smooth texture and there shall not be any blemishes in the wood surface that might disrupt or distort play.
7. The Cornhole play surface shall be painted with a high gloss latex paint resulting in a surface that allows corn bags to slide but is not so slippery that it allows the bags to slide back down the platform. The preferable color is white, but any easy to see color is acceptable for tournament play.

What a WK Cornhole Association Membership is

      As a WK CORNHOLE ASSOCIATION Member

• you will become an automatic lifetime America Cornhole Association Member with actual rankings and rewards
• a great opportunity to play for the "National CornHole King" title. Held annually in Cincinnati Ohio. (this distinction held for WKCA's 'Regional CornHole King')
• will receive entry into five(5) WKCA tournaments cost free (one of which is our annual West Kentucky Cornhole Association Festival )                                 *at $10  per tournament and $35 for festival tourny entry, you have already saved
• access to 50% off entry levels on other matches/tournaments through out the season
• ability to win great WK CornHole Association merchandise monthly
• opportunity to win "West Kentucky CornHole King", a five(5) day- four(4) night trip to Cincinnati for the National CornHole King title and a  customized ACA Accredited "CORNHOLE SET"
• a great opportunity to meet other 'cornholers' and bragging rights when they get "CORNHOLE'D"
• After five(5) years paid membership your choice of personalized premium grade ACA accredited  "CORNHOLE SET"

  

Guidelines to Membership

    There are many rules for many games.  This game has it's rules also. The code of conduct for membership is strictly enforced during a WKCA event. However, we are all here to have fun, meet new people and make life merry. Therefore, here are the guidelines to becoming a member in good standing with WKCA and the ACA.

1. Come to play and have fun (if your a sore sport, that's fine, just please be prepared to be asked to leave in the event of unruliness)
2. Maintain your Membership Dues of $45 per Cornhole Calender year (starts and ends August 1st {National Cornhole Tournament in Sept.})
3. Expect delays on match/tournament dates
4. Be able and willing to officiate, score, and judge when needed during WKCA event  (all members of WKCA are officially allowed to referee due to their status as an ACA member)
5. Lastly, fill out the application form and wait for it to be processed.

What is CornHole

        Among it's many names: Corn Toss, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes,  but to many of us born and raised in Kentucky and the southern part of Ohio, the game is passionately referred to as Cornhole.
        It has been said that the game originated in Germany in the 14th century, and then was rediscovered in the hills of Kentucky over 100 years ago. The truth is, who really knows, but the game is great fun for all ages and can be played anywhere!
       Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Scoring can be swift and the lead may change hands several times in a match before the winner is decided. The game is generally played tournament style with an individual or team being named the champion at the end of the tournament.

Why play Cornhole?

• The biggest reasons to play Cornhole instead of horseshoes or other similar games is that Cornhole can be played anywhere and everyone can play Cornhole.
• If you can aim and toss a corn bag 30 feet, you can master the game of Cornhole. It's wonderful family outing fun!
• Cornhole can be played anywhere - driveways, parks, backyard, campgrounds, beaches and even in-doors. 
• Safe for everyone - no metal or pointed objects. Corn bags are made of extra soft  duck canvas  and filled with pliable high quality feed corn. N
• No muss; no fuss. Two cornhole platforms and 8 corn bags and you’re ready to play the game.
• Very portable. Can be taken anywhere. Fits in most car trunks and  fold-down models are even more portable.

CornHole Rules: The innings

The Innings of Play

Every Cornhole  match is broken down into innings of play. During each inning of play each contestant must pitch all four corn bags

Scoring Points: Delivery of the CornHole Bags

 Delivery Of Corn Bags 

1. In doubles play, the first side of contestants alternate pitching corn bags until they have thrown all four corn bags, then the remaining contestant (pitching from the other cornhole platform) continue to alternate in the same manner until all four corn bags are delivered and the inning completed. Delivery in singles play is handled in the same manner (but from the same platform) with each of the two contestants alternating their pitching of corn bags until all four corn bags have been pitched completing the inning.
2. A contestant may deliver the corn bag from either the left or right pitchers box (see pitcher's box) but, in any one inning, all corn bags must be delivered from the same pitcher’s box. A contestant shall pitch the entire tournament with the same hand or arm, except in the case of a medical emergency.
3. Each individual contestant shall deliver the corn bag within 20 seconds. The time shall start when the contestant steps onto the pitcher’s box with the intention of pitching.

CornHole game layout

CornHole Dimensions          A Cornhole court shall be a level rectangular area 10 ft wide and a minimum of 45 ft long. The court should consist of two corn platforms, designated pitchers boxes and foul lines. A north-south setting is recommended for outdoor courts to minimize the effects of the sun

Pitcher's Box 

 The pitcher's box is the rectangle 4 ft by 3 ft at each end of the court, parallel and on both sides of Cornhole platforms. Each contestant must remain in the pitchers box while pitching the corn bag.

 Foul Lines 

 There are two sets of foul lines: (1) open adult play and (2) junior play. The open adult play foul lines shall be defined as an imaginary line 30 ft. from the beginning of the hole in the opposite Cornhole platform. For Cornhole / Corn Toss sets that meet ACA specifications, this foul line will be parallel to the front of the cornhole platform. The junior play foul lines shall be defined as an imaginary line 21 ft. from the beginning of the hole in the opposite cornhole platform. See the diagram below.

CornHole Corn Bags Dimensions

        The corn bags shall be made from two fabric squares with a quarter inch double stitched seam on all four sides. The corn bags should be made from 12 oz / sq yd duck canvas and may be any color that is easy to see during Cornhole play. Each bag shall be filled with approximately 2 cups of corn feed and finished bags should be a minimum of 6" X 6" square and weigh between 14 and 16 ounces.

Scoring Points: CornHole Pitching Rotation

Pitching Rotation During The Game 

 The contestant who scored in the preceding inning shall pitch first in the next inning. If neither pitcher scores, the contestant who pitched second (last) in the preceding inning shall pitch first in the next inning.

 Position Of Contestants during Delivery

      1. The pitcher must maintain constant contact with the designated pitcher’s box (See diagram above) during the entire address and release of the corn bag. The only exception is for junior and physically challenged contestants, who must simply remain completely behind the 21 ft. foul line when the corn bag is released. The opponent, while not pitching, shall stand behind the cornhole platform at least 2 feet to the rear of the contestant who is pitching. After a short distance contestant (junior or physically challenged) pitches first they must return to the cornhole platform if the opponent or any contestant on an adjacent court is a full distance pitcher.
      2. If both contestants use the same pitchers box to deliver their corn bags, the contestant pitching first should cross over to the other pitchers box in front of the cornhole platform and then move to the proper position. (see #1 above) As the first contestant is crossing in front the second contestant should be crossing over in back and mounting the pitchers box from the rear. If both contestants use opposite pitchers boxes, the contestant who pitches first should step directly back to the proper position described in #1 of this section.
   

CornHole Rules: Conduct During Play

 On The Courts 

 An ACA/WKCA member, while in competition, shall make no disturbing noises or movements that would distract the opponent or competitors on adjacent courts. The first offense shall call for a warning from the judge or tournament official. A second offense shall call for a forfeiture of the game being played. Any further offenses shall call for a forfeiture of all games.

 Off The Courts 

 Any ACA/WKCA member who indulges in heckling, unfair rooting, or any other form of unsportsmanlike conduct toward any ACA/WKCA member or tournament official, shall be subject to expulsion from the tournament and the tournament site. This covers any inappropriate behavior (including profane or abusive language) in, or around, the court area. The member shall also be subject to a one year suspension from the ACA/WKCA.

Scoring Points: Value of the Corn Bags

Scoring points is pretty simple in Cornhole. Here are the point rules as adapted by the American Cornhole Association 

Value Of The Corn Bag

      1. Corn Bag In-The-Hole - A corn bag in-the-hole (or Hole-In) is a corn bag which is thrown through the hole in the cornhole platform or otherwise comes to rest inside the cornhole platform (knocked in by another player or an act of God). A corn bag in-the-hole has a value of three points.
      2. Corn Bag In-The-Count - A corn bag that is not in-the-hole but lands with any portion of the corn bag resting on the cornhole platform is in-the-count. A corn bag in-the-count has a value of one point. For a corn bag to be in-the-count, it must not touch the ground or any other portion of the court prior to coming to rest on the cornhole platform. If a corn bag touches the ground before coming to rest on the cornhole platform, it is a foul and must be removed from the cornhole platform prior to the continuation of play.
       3. Corn Bag Out-Of-The-Count - A corn bag which comes to rest anywhere except in-the-count or in-the-hole is out-of-the-count and has no scoring value. A corn bag which is declared to be a foul is considered to be out-of-the-count (no matter where it comes to rest) and must be removed from the cornhole surface prior to the continuation of play.

Cornhole Rules: Length of Play

Point Limits 

 The Cornhole / Corn Toss match shall be played until the first team of contestants reaches (or exceeds) 21 points at the completion of an inning. The winning team does not need to win by two or more points.

 The Inning Must Be finished 

 The Cornhole match can never end in the middle of an inning. Thus, if a team that pitches first reaches or exceeds 21 points, the game can not end until the other side is allowed to pitch all of their corn bags and the inning is completed.

 Ties At The End Of An Inning 

 If the Cornhole match is tied at 21 or more at the end of an inning, play continues until one team or the other achieves a higher score at the end of an inning and wins the match.

 Skunks

 The game shall be played to 21 unless a team scores 7 or more points at the end of an inning before their opponents score any points. It this case the game is a skunk and the team that scores 7 or more points wins the match.

CornHole Rules: Singles and Doubles Play

Singles Or Doubles Play

  Cornhole can be played as doubles or singles. In doubles play two contestants are partners against another team of two contestants; in singles play a contestant competes against another contestant. In doubles play, one member of each team pitches from one cornhole platform and the other members pitch from the other cornhole platform. In singles play, both contestants pitch from the same cornhole platform. All other rules are basically the same for doubles or singles play.