Tournament Rules

Tournament Format

• Teams consist of two players.
• At least one player from each team must be an active WAAA member to participate.
• Tournament format will consist of round-robin pool play followed by a single-elimination championship bracket.
• Tournament officials reserve the right to adjust format based on the number of teams, weather, and or other circumstances.
• Teams must be present to win.

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Prize Structure

Standard Payout:

 1st Place – $500

 2nd Place – $100

 3rd Place – $50

WAAA Member Team Bonus:

If both teammates are active WAAA members in good standing, winnings are doubled:

 1st Place – $1,000

 2nd Place – $200

 3rd Place – $100

Presented by Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

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Game Play

• Games are played to 21 points (no "bust" rule).
• Cancellation scoring will be used.
• A team does not need to win by two points.
• Teams alternate throwing bags.
• Each player throws four bags per inning.
• Players must remain in their designated pitching box during each throw.

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Scoring

• Bag through the hole = 3 points.
• Bag completely on the board = 1 point.
• Bag touching the ground before resting on the board = 0 points.
• Bags hanging into the hole without falling through count as 1 point.
• Opposing points cancel each other each inning. Example:
• Team A scores 7 points.
• Team B scores 4 points.
• Team A receives 3 points for the inning.

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Match Time Limits

Pool play games may be subject to a time limit at tournament director discretion. Championship bracket games will be untimed, whenever possible. Tournament officials reserve the right to modify time limits to keep the event on schedule.

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Coin Toss

• A coin toss determines first throw and side selection unless tournament director provides alternative method.
• Winning team alternates first throw in subsequent games.

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Equipment

• Tournament boards and bags will be provided.
• Personal bags may be used only if approved by tournament officials.
• Approved bags must be regulation size and weight.

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Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship is expected at all times!

Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in:

• Warning.
• Loss of points.
• Forfeit of a game.
• Removal from the tournament without refund.

Examples include:

• Excessive profanity.
• Abusive language.
• Harassment.
• Throwing bags in anger.
• Intoxication resulting in unsafe behavior.

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Forfeits

• Teams will have five minutes after being called to report to their assigned board.
• Failure to report may result in a forfeit.
• Substitutions are not permitted after tournament play begins except at tournament director discretion for emergencies.

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Alcohol Policy

• Open bar service is provided courtesy of WAAA and sponsors.
• Participants are expected to drink responsibly.
• Any participant creating an unsafe environment may be removed from the event.
• No outside alcohol is permitted.

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Family-Friendly Environment

• This event is intended to be family friendly.
• Participants are expected to conduct themselves appropriately around children and guests.
• Indoor waterpark passes are available for purchase through Tundra Lodge.

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Tournament Director Authority

Tournament officials have final authority regarding:

• Rules interpretation.
• Scoring disputes.
• Format adjustments.
• Weather or schedule modifications.
• Player conduct.

All decisions of tournament officials are final.

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Have Fun!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just tossing for fun, the WAAA Inaugural Cornhole Tournament is about fellowship, networking, and celebrating the Wisconsin AA community.

Special thanks to our tournament sponsor: