OFFICIAL RULES - PLAY OF THE GAME
Section A. Doubles Play - Cornhole / Corn Toss doubles play is where two (2) contestants are partners against another team of two contestants; In doubles play, one (1) member of each team pitches from one cornhole platform and the other members pitch from the other cornhole platform.
Section B. Innings - Every Cornhole / Corn Toss match is broken down into innings of play. During each inning of play each contestant must pitch all four (4) corn bags.
Section C. 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 (3) 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 (1) 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.
Section D. 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 (4) 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 (2) contestants alternating their pitching of corn bags until all four (4) 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 above) but, in any one (1) 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 twenty (20) seconds. The time shall start when the contestant steps onto the pitcher’s box with the intention of pitching.
Section E. 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.
Section F. 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 twenty-one foot (21’) foul line when the corn bag is released. The opponent, while not pitching, shall stand behind the cornhole platform at least two (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.
Section G. Foul Corn Bags - A foul corn bag is a corn bag, which was delivered in non-compliance with one (1) of the rules of the game. It scores as a corn bag out of the count and is to be removed from the Cornhole / Corn Toss court before any more corn bags are pitched. Corn bags already in the court that have been knocked into foul territory by a foul corn bag should be returned to the scoring area. Additionally, corn bags that are in the count, but are knocked into the hole by a foul corn bag must be returned to their original scoring position. 1. The following are rule violations that must be spotted and called by an contestant or assigned judge. The penalty is to declare the corn bag a foul corn bag, which requires the corn bags to be removed from the court prior to resuming play. (a) Any corn bag pitched when the contestant has made contact with or crossed over the foul line before the corn bag is released. (b) Except as provided above, any corn bag pitched when the contestant has started or stepped completely outside the pitching box before releasing the corn bag. (c) Any corn bag not delivered within the twenty second (:20) time limit. (d) A corn bag pitched from a different pitchers box than the first corn bag. (e) any corn bag that contacted the court or the ground before coming to rest on the cornhole platform. (f) Any corn bag which struck a previously defined object such as a tree limb, wire, indoor court ceiling, etc. (g) Any corn bag that leaves a contestant's hand once the final forward swing of the delivery process has started shall count as a pitched corn bag. A corn bag that is accidentally dropped by a contestant before the final forward swing has started shall not be considered foul and may be picked up and pitched. 2. A contestant's corn bags shall be called foul if the contestant removes any corn bag before the scoring of that corn bag has been agreed upon. A judge shall be called if a decision cannot be reached. The judge shall determine the scoring for the inning.
Section H. Protests - If a contestant desires to make a protest, the protest shall be made to the miscamping.com tournament official at the time the problem occurs. The miscamping.com official shall make the final ruling on all protests.
LENGTH OF THE GAME-Play to 21
Section A. Point Limits - The Cornhole / Corn Toss match shall be played until the first team of contestants reaches (or exceeds) twenty-one (21) points at the completion of an inning. The winning team does not need to win by two (2) or more points. Section
B. The Inning Must Be finished - The Cornhole / Corn Toss match can never end in the middle of an inning. Thus, if a team that pitches first reaches or exceeds twenty-one (21) points, the game cannot end until the other side is allowed to pitch all of their corn bags and the inning is completed.
Section C. Ties At The End Of An Inning – If the Cornhole / Corn Toss match is tied at twenty-one (21) or more at the end of an inning, play continues until one (1) team or the other achieves a higher score at the end of an inning and wins the match.
Section D. Skunks - The game shall be played to Twenty-one (21) unless a team scores seven (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 seven (7) or more points wins the match.?
CANCELLATION SCORING
Section A. Cancellation Scoring - In cancellation scoring, corn bags in-the-hole and corn bags in the count pitched by opponents during an inning or half of an inning in doubles play cancel each other out. Only non-cancelled corn bags are counted in the score for the inning. 1. Corn Bags In-The-Hole – Hole-ins (HI’s) cancel each other. A corn bag in-the-hole of one contestant shall cancel a corn bag in-the-hole of his competitor and those corn bags shall not score any points. Any non cancelled corn bag in-the-hole scores three (3) points. 2. Corn Bags In-The-Count – Corn bags in-the-count cancel each other. A corn bag in-the-count of one (1) contestant shall cancel a corn bags in-the-count of the opponent and those corn bags shall not score any points. Any non cancelled corn bags in-the-count score one (1) point each. Section B. Score Calculation - Cancellation scoring may be easily calculated as follows: 1. The points of both contestants are calculated for hole-ins and in-the-count corn bags. 2. The points of the lowest scoring contestant for hole-in corn bags are subtracted from the points of the highest scoring contestant for hole-in corn bags. The result is the hole-in score for the highest scoring contestant. The hole-in score for the lowest scoring contestant is zero (0). 3. The points of the lowest scoring contestant for in-the-count corn bags are subtracted from the points of the highest scoring contestant for in-the-count corn bags. The result is the in-the-count score for the highest scoring contestant. The in-the-count score for the lowest scoring contestant is zero(0). 3. The hole-in score for each contestant is added to the in-the-count score for each contestant to derive the recorded score for the inning. 4. In this manner hole-in and in-the–count corn bags from each contestant or team of contestants are cancelled out and only non cancelled corn bags are counted in the score.
CONTESTANT CONDUCT RULES
Section A. On The Courts – A contestant, 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. Section B. Off The Courts - Any ACA member who indulges in heckling, unfair rooting, or any other form of unsportsmanlike conduct toward any contestant 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.
On-Time Participation- All contestants must be present to play at their scheduled time. If a team or team member is not present or able to play within five (5) minutes of their scheduled time, the team will be disqualified from the tournament and the opposing team advances to the next round. No player substitutions will be allowed at any time. No exceptions.
Be Respectful: We expect all participants to enjoy the fellowship of this fun competition and conduct themselves appropriately. MIS CAMPING.com officials have the right to remove a team/contestant if we feel their conduct isn’t appropriate. Please no smoking during competition. All beverages must remain safely out of play. Thank you for being respectful of your fellow campers/contestants and we hope you enjoy our tournament.
Trophy & Check Presentation:
Upon completion of the Grand Final Shootout Tournament on Sunday, June 13, 2010, the winning team will be awarded the “King of MIS Cornhole Trophy and an official miscamping.com check for $1,000 or two (2) $500 increment checks will be awarded to each member of the grand champion team.
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