League Format and Rules
the basics
Game Rules
- Each game consists of 2 players per team (4 players total)
- Team partners face each other from opposite boards
- Play starts at either board with all eight bags
- Each team plays with a set of 4 bags (each of their own color)
- Opponents alternate turns until all 8 bags have been thrown. The round is then scored (see scoring)
Players cannot cross the foul line when throwing. The foul line is an imaginary line extending from the front of the boards.
- After scoring the round, play resumes from the opposite board, with the scoring team from the prior round throwing first
Scoring
- Games are played to 21. The first team to reach 21 points or over wins!
- 1 point is earned for each bag on the board. If any part of the bag is touching the ground, it does not count as a point. If a bag touches the ground before landing on the board, it does not count as a point and must be removed from the board before play resumes.
- 3 points is earned for each bag that goes completely through the hole.
- The score for each round is determined using cancelation scoring. Whichever team scores more points at the end of the round earns the difference between their total points and their opponents. If both teams score the same amount of points the round is “a wash” and no points are awarded. Play resumes with the team who more recently scored points throwing first in the next round.
League Play
League Format
- Each night, teams will play 2 best of 3 series, minimum 4 games per night (and a maximum of 6)
- At the end of your match, report back if you won or lost your matchup and how many games were played (2 or 3).
- Standings will be updated weekly
- All teams make the playoffs!
Teams
- Teams can consist of 2-4 players
- Players can alternate in between games but not during a game
- You can add or subtract players on your roster up until week 5
League Rules
Bags
- All bags to be provided by Port City Cornhole. Outside bags are not permitted.
Stacking Rule
To keep things enjoyable and fair for all, we have implemented the below stacking rules to ensure a diverse set of teams.
Tier 1
55+ spr or 6.5+ ppr or Considered A player compared to their peers
Tier 2
50-54.9 spr or 5.5-6.5 ppr or Considered A-/B+ player
Tier 3
Anyone sub 50 spr or sub 5.4 ppr or Considered average player
Tier 1 cannot play with anyone higher than Tier 3
Tier 2 can play together
If you win the social division championship back to back, you will automatically qualify for the competitive championship next season (unless you change partners)
If you win the competitive championship back to back, you need to change partners
*If you have no idea what any of this means, this is is the perfect league for you!
