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First Annual Elk River Cornhole Tournament

Saturday May 15, 2010 

Check-ins 10:00 am

Tournament starts at 12:00 pm


What the heck is Cornhole?

No, it's nothing dirty, it's a game! Also known as Corn Toss, Kornhole, Corehoe, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes, Corn Hole, and Bags, the game is similar to horseshoes, except that you toss corn filled bags at portable wooden platforms.


The history of the game is under much debate, but the recent history is that the game has really acheived major popularity in middle America, especially Ohio & Kentucky. Other areas of the country are also slowly following suit, and Cornhole can often be seen at tailgate parties, parks, BBQs, picnics, and anywhere else fun is being had in the great outdoors.


Cornhole is a seemingly silly game that becomes insanely addictive after only a few games. Basically the game consists of throwing corn filled bags at a ramped board with hole in it. 1 point is scored for landing on the face of the board, 3 points are scored for putting the bag in the hole. Games are played to 21. Simple, right?

First 30 Teams who sign up will enter into a chance to Win a CUSTOM Cornhole Board and Bags. So make sure you pre-register.

Elk River Cornhole Tournament Entry Form    Copy and Paste

1st Team Player____________________________

Address__________________________________City_________________State______

Telephone:_____-_____-_______ Email_______________________________________

2nd Team Player____________________________

Address__________________________________City_________________State______

Telephone:___________________Email______________________________________

                                                                        ZERO LIABILITY STATEMENT

In consideration of your acceptance of my entery, I and my assigns or heirs agree to waive and release the Elk River Pedal and Paddle Challenge, Inc. and the sponsors and supporters of this event from any and all claims for damages or injuries by me directly or indirectly in traveling to amd from or attending the Elk River Cornhole Tournament.



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Signature of first team member                                    Date

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Signature of second team member                                Date

Mail entry forms and fees to:

Elk River Cornhole Tournament

2730 Fola Rd.

Bickmore, WV 25019

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Where:     Clay County High School
            Clay, West Virginia

When: Saturday May 15, 2010

Tournament Director

William Dunn
304-587-4455
Email:  welldunn44@suddenlink.net

Check-ins 10:00 - 11:30 am

If you have not checked in by 11:30 am you will be considered a forfeit.

Tournament Starts 12:00 pm

Pre-registration entry fee is $40.00 per team

Playing field will be capped at 64 teams. Entry forms will be marked on date of receipt and spots will be filled as forms are received. Registrations will be accepted day of tournament

Double Elimination

Payout based on registrations

Teams 1st         2nd
12-19 $250.00 $100.00

20-23 $350.00 $150.00

24-27 $450.00 $200.00

28-31 $550.00 $250.00

32-35 $650.00 $300.00

36-39 $750.00 $350.00

40-43 $850.00 $400.00

44-47 $950.00 $450.00

48-51 $1050.00 $500.00

52-55 $1150.00 $550.00

56-59 $1250.00 $600.00

60-63 $1350.00 $650.00

64      $1450.00 $700.00

Double Elimination tournament, must win 2 out of 3 games to win the match and advance to the next round.
The "Best 2 out of 3 in winners bracket and 1 and done in losers bracket".  as long as a team is in the winners bracket, they play the best 2 out of 3 to win that match. Once a team drops down to the losers bracket, they lose 1 game, you're done. If you win, you move on. This will give teams a guaranteed 3 games for your entry fee instead of 2 games. This gives teams a chance to play 2 different teams too. Simple and easy. The team that wins the losers bracket will have to beat the team that wins the winners bracket 3 games in a row.

Scoring:
Traditional 21 scoring method.  You do not have to win by 2. 

Play:
Cancellation scoring will be used for each frame.  A bag in the hole is worth 3 points; any bag that hits the board first and remains fully on the board, is worth 1 point.  Either player may pitch from either side of the board, but may not step beyond the front end of their board, or it is a foul.

Brackets will be randomly selected by the tournament committee.

Pace of Play:
When a team is called to a board to play, they will have 5 minutes to get to the board, warm up, and begin play.  A team that does not show up within the 5 minute time period will forfeit the first game.  If they do not show up within an additional 5 minutes, they will forfeit a second game and the match.  Time limits will be strictly followed.  When playing, each participant should be ready to throw immediately following his or her competitor.  Each player may toss 4 warm-up bags between matches, but there will be no warm-up tosses allowed between games.

The tournament committee will have the final, absolute word on any conflicts that may arise.  Please be considerate of your opponents and keep play moving.

Elk River Pedal & Paddle Challenge    2730 Fola Road   Bickmore, WV 25019    Phone: (304)-587-4455