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Q. How many participants are on a cornhole team?
A. For doubles tournaments there are 2 participants per team (Only 1 ACO Pro) for singles tournaments there is 1 participant per team. No substitutions are permitted during tournaments. For leagues there are 2 members per team and 2 alternates. If 2 of the 4 members are not present then the team forfeits for that week of play unless the other team agrees to a make-up date. You may only participate on 1 team per tournament or league.
Q. What is the difference between competitive and recreational divisions?
A. The prizes for the competitive division have a greater value for tournaments. Teams in the competitive division have experience (ACO Pro, ACO Semi-Pro, ICC Top Dog) and/or average at least 1 bag-in-hole per 4 bags thrown with the other 3 bags on the board. If a team wins the recreational league they must play in the competitive league their next league.
Q. How many games should I expect to play?
A. Tournaments are a 4-game guarantee and double
elimination. You will play at least 4 games, possibly many
more and will have to lose 2 games before being eliminated.
The tourney will begin with pool play of 5 or 6 teams. All
teams .500 or better in each pool advance to a double
elimination bracket. During leagues you will play 5 games per
week for 10 weeks (during Fall and Winter II you will
play double headers with 6 games per week for 5 weeks).
Q. Will there be time to practice before the event? Can I register the day of the event? If I'm pre-registered what time do I need to arrive to check-in?
A. Gates will open no later than noon with courts ready for practice. Please be checked-in or registered by 3:30. The tourney begins at 4:00. During leagues the courts will be ready for practice no later than 6:45 with play beginning at 7:00.
Q. Who supplies the equipment? Boards, Bags, etc.
A. Indianapolis Sports Park will supply all necessary equipment. You only need to bring a lawn chair. Our cornhole boards are made according to ACA standards of 2”x4” construction, 1/2” plywood, and a coat of semi-gloss paint. Our cornhole bags are provided by beccasports.com and are made of 6"x6" duck cloth and filled with 1 lb. of corn. Our events are played outdoors on grass with the exception of the winter league and indoor tournaments.
Q. What are the prizes?
A. At least first, second, and third place prizes will be given for all divisions of tournaments. First place prizes are given for leagues for all divisons. First place trophies are provided by buyawardsandtrophies.com for leagues and tournaments.
Q. Do I get anything for free? (Radio Tourney Only)
A. Register early to guarantee your team two free T-shirts.
Q. Will there be breaks? What is there to do during the breaks?
A. There will be vendors on-site along with food, drink, and alcohol sales. Participants and spectators are asked not to bring personal food, drinks, grills, pets, or coolers into the park.
Q. Where is Indianapolis Sports Park?
A. 6701 South Harding Street, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Q. What rules are being played by? Who keeps the score?
A. Rules will be given to each participant at check-in and can be found by clicking here. Participates will keep score on a scoretower from backyardscoreboards.com that ISP will provide. | 
