Everything You Need to Know about Cornhole Game Dimensions
Cornhole is quickly taking over backyard barbeques and tailgating parties everywhere. Whether you are looking to take the game to the next level or are just getting to know the game, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of the cornhole game.
With so many different technicalities regarding cornhole game dimensions- boards, bags, and throwing- you may find that you have been playing incorrectly. And what’s the point of playing if you’re not going to do it right, right?
Cornhole Court Layout
Just like almost every other game, cornhole has its own “court.” The entire cornhole game dimensions should be 10 feet wide and at least 45 feet in length. We recommend setting up your field north to south (rather than east to west) to reduce sun interference. If your game is being played inside, or under a tent, there must be a 12 foot height clearance for tossing.
- Pitcher’s Zones: The pitching zones are basically the same size as the cornhole board, and are on both sides of the board. The zone is 4 feet by 3 feet; the player must stay inside of these dimensions to make the toss count.
- Foul Lines: The foul lines are the imaginary lines that run with the front of the cornhole board. The foul line should be 30 feet from the opponents’ hole in their cornhole board. If there are adolescents or children playing, their foul line is 21 feet from the opposing team’s hole in their cornhole board- it is best to mark this line for the younger players.
- More than One Cornhole Game: If there are multiple games of cornhole happening simultaneously, they should be at least 10, preferably 12, feet apart from each other.
Equipment Regulations
The court lengths aren’t the only specifics in this game; there are also cornhole bag dimensions and rules that apply to cornhole boards.
Cornhole Bags
This game is not played with your ordinary beanbags; cornhole bag dimensions are special! The end product should be a 6 inch square bag, weighing in at 14 to 16 ounces.
Start out with 12 inches of canvas, and cut into two identical squares (making sure the fabric color will be easy to spot in a game of cornhole). The bag should be filled with about two cups of corn feed and double stitched on all four sides.
Cornhole Boards
You can buy custom cornhole boards that are all finished and ready to go. Or, you can build your own. But if you choose to build your own, be sure to abide by the regulated cornhole board dimensions.
Additionally, the board should be sanded to a smooth finish, getting rid of any bumps or splinters that may interfere with a toss. When it comes to painting cornhole boards, you must cover the surface with a high gloss latex paint. This special type of paint will make the board smooth enough for the cornhole bags to slide, but won’t make them glide off of the board. White is the most common color for cornhole boards, but any non-distracting color that is easy to see is acceptable.
Though there are specific rules and dimensions for the game of cornhole, that doesn’t mean it has to be a serious, competitive sport! Cornhole is a laid back, family friendly game. These regulations are just to amplify the fun of the game!
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What Size is a Cornhole Board?
Cornhole Board Measurements & Dimensions
If you are entering an official cornhole tournament, you need to make sure your cornhole board dimensions are in accordance with regulation guidelines. Not all game sets are created equally and you need to make sure the cornhole board measurements are appropriate before making a purchase.
Here are the specifics regarding the cornhole board size.
Each cornhole game set will include two identical platforms. Each platform will have the following cornhole board dimensions:
- The surface of the board will measure 23 1/2 inches by 47 1/2 inches.
- The surface of the board will have a 6-inch diameter hole that is centered 8 7/8 inches from the top. The hole will also be centered 12 inches from each side of the board.
- The front edge of the cornhole boards will be 3 inches from the ground to the top of the playing surface.
- The back edge of the cornhole boards will be 12 inches from the ground to the top of the playing surface.
After the boards have been constructed, the following specifics should be noted:
- The angle formed between the leg and the bottom of the platform should be 109 degrees.
- The cornhole board measurements from the extended leg to the front edge of the platform should be 50 3/4 inches.
Most official cornhole organizations recommend painting the cornhole boards. The paint helps ensure the bags slide evenly, uninhibited by debris. Generally, it is recommended to choose a paint color in contrast to the cornhole bags; this makes it easier to identify bags when they are in play.
Also, painting lighter colors on the cornhole boards helps ensure the hole stays visible.
If you choose to add cornhole decals to your boards, choose ones that won’t interfere with play. Make sure they are securely attached to the board and won’t restrict bag movement.
In addition to worrying about the cornhole board size, participants should also recognize the rules associated with custom cornhole bags. Regulations are generally enforced on both sets of cornhole equipment.
Whether you are building or buying, it is essential to consider the cornhole board dimensions to ensure you are always engaging in fair play.
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Understanding The Rules of Cornhole
The game of cornhole is a pretty laid back diversion. But that doesn’t mean it’s free of rules. Fortunately, the cornhole game rules are pretty easy to understand and implement.
Rules That Apply to the Equipment
- Each cornhole game set consists of two cornhole boards and eight cornhole bags.
- The cornhole board shall measure 48 inches by 24 inches by 2 ½ inches.
- The angle between the cornhole board legs and the playing surface should be approximately 90 degrees.
- The surface of the cornhole board will have a single hole, six inches in diameter.
- The hole will be centered nine inches from the top of the board and 12 inches from either side.
- Each cornhole bag shall be constructed from two fabric squares that are joined by a quarter inch, double stitched seam around all four sides.
- Each bag should be filled with approximately two cups corn feed. The finished product will weigh 14 to 16 ounces and be a minimum of six inches by six inches.
Rules That Apply to the Court
- An outdoor cornhole court should measure 10 feet by 45 feet.
- An indoor court requires a bit more clearance; the court shall be 12 feet wide instead of just 10 feet.
- An indoor court also requires a minimum 12 foot vertical clearance for the lowest possible obstruction.
- When playing outside, courts should be situated in a north-south arrangement to avoid sun interference.
- From the front edge of one cornhole board to the front edge of the other, there shall be 27 feet. Another way to calculate the distance between boards is 33 feet from the bottom edge of the cornhole to the bottom edge of the other hole.
- The pitcher’s box is a four foot by three foot rectangle that is parallel to the cornhole board. There is a pitcher’s box on either side of the board.
Rules That Apply to the Gameplay
- Each cornhole game is broken down into innings.
- An inning has been completed when all contestants throw all four of their cornhole bags.
- Games can be played as singles or doubles.
- In singles gameplay, both contestants pitch from the same platform while aiming at the other. Once the inning has been completed, players will change positions and pitch at the other cornhole board.
- In doubles gameplay, one member of each team pitches from a chosen board. The other members pitch from the other.
Rules That Apply to Delivery
- In doubles, the two players standing at board A will pitch at board B. The players will alternate pitches until all the bags have been delivered. Then, the players standing at board B will follow the same procedure when pitching at board A. The inning is complete when all 16 bags have been pitched.
- In singles play, the two opponents will alternate pitches until all the bags have been tossed.
- A player may toss from either the left or right pitcher’s box. However, in one inning, all of the player’s bags must be delivered from the same box – switching mid-inning is not allowed.
- A player must pitch the entire game (and/or tournament) with the same hand.
- A bag must be delivered within 20 seconds of entering the pitcher’s box.
- The contestant who scored the most points in the previous inning shall pitch first in the next inning. If neither scored or there was a tie, the player who pitched last will pitch first.
Rules That Apply to Scoring
- A “bag-in-the-hole” or “hole-in” is any bag that passes through the hole. A bag can be tossed there or bumped through the hole by another bag. A hole-in earns three points.
- A bag that lands with any portion resting on the platform is considered “in the court.” A bag is only “in the court” if it did not touch the ground before coming in contact with the board. A bag “in the court” earns one point.
- If a bag touches the ground before landing on the board, it is considered a fowl. Any fowl bags must be removed from the court before play can resume.
- Cancellation scoring is traditionally used. In each inning (singles play) or half-inning (doubles play), the bags of opposing players that earn points cancel each other out.
- If player X tosses two “hole-ins” and player Y tosses four, player Y scores 6 points and player X scores 0.
- If player X tosses two “in the court” bags and player Y tosses four, player Y scores 2 point and player X scores 0.
- The first team to reach or exceed 21 points at the end of an inning wins.
- Gameplay cannot be terminated in the middle of an inning – everyone must throw all their bags.
- If the game is tied at 21 points (or more) at the end of an inning, play
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Tips for Painting Cornhole Boards
Many cornhole enthusiasts insist on painting cornhole boards themselves. By tackling the painting project yourself, you are adding a whole other level of ownership to your boards. In fact, we sell quite a few unpainted corn toss sets for that very reason.
However, the task isn’t an easy one. Often times, amateur painters get frustrated mid- project and the final results aren’t what they envisioned.
We have several tips to make the custom design process easier and more attractive. If you will be painting cornhole boards, consider the following dos and don’ts.
Painting Dos:
1. Be Realistic
Know what you can and can’t do with a paint brush. If this is one of your first painting projects, go with a less complex design. Leave the intricate details for future cornhole boards.
2. Make a Plan
Cornhole boards are pretty big. They might not look like it; but when you attack one with a fine-tipped paintbrush, you’ll quickly realize Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Spread your painting project out over a few days. Plan what needs to be done first and what will get accomplished at each subsequent painting session.
3. Set Goals
When faced with the big picture, it may seem like the project will never get done. Instead, carve out little tasks that are more manageable. For example, maybe you will paint the football on both boards the first day and the helmets the second day. Or maybe you’ll paint all the red areas first and then all the blue.
4. Use Your Time Wisely
Tackle the challenging aspects when you are feeling most ambitious. Don’t waste all your enthusiasm on simple tasks. Save the easy jobs for later.
5. Take Breaks
Get up and move around every once in a while. Go get a drink. Stretch. Don’t sit in the same position too long or your body will rebel.
Painting Don’ts:
1. Do It All At Once
Don’t try to complete the entire project in one sitting. You’ll get tired. And probably bored. You’ll start to have wobbly lines, patchy color and uneven paint layers. Work until you feel you’ve reached your daily limit and then walk away. Come back another time.
2. Spend A Lot Of Time Getting Ready
Don’t waste all your energy getting the project ready – printing visual resources, creating an accurate and detailed drawing on the boards, setting up the workstation, etc. All these little tasks will drain your enthusiasm for the main event. Once it comes time to start painting, you’ll be burned out.
3. Use Inferior Materials
Painting cornhole boards take a lot of time and energy. And hopefully, you’ll be using the boards for a while. They’ll be out on display multiple times with multiple audiences. Don’t you want them to look as good as possible? How do you expect to have amazing, custom boards if you gimp along with shoddy supplies?!
You know the expression, “You get what you pay for.” If you use cheap brushes and paints, your boards will look cheap too. Invest in quality supplies. You don’t need a ton of stuff, but the upgrade will definitely be worth it.
Painting your own cornhole boards is a great way to add a custom look to your game set. Plus, you’ll have an even greater sense of pride when you strut out onto the court. Grab a set of our unpainted corn toss boards and give it a try!
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Tips for Planning a Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole tournaments are hugely popular right now. If you are looking for a way to unite community members, support a great charity, or draw awareness to your business, it might be time to host a cornhole tournament.
Any time you gather a large group of people for a structured event, there will be headaches and drama. However, if you plan carefully, you can sidestep a lot of that nonsense. Here is how you do it.
Delegate
First of all, don’t try to tackle something like this on your own. Grab a couple of buddies or family members and give each one a task. Then, act as a manger and oversee everyone’s involvement. If you have enough willing “chairmen,” assign someone to each of the following areas:
- Venue
- Equipment
- Food and Beverage
- Marketing
- Registration
Venue
Choosing the venue should be the first thing on your to-do list. The venue will determine a lot of other factors.
Decide between an indoor event and an outdoor event; each has pros and cons. With an indoor event, you don’t have to worry about rain, wind or blazing sun. However, outdoor events tend to be more festive and bring a party atmosphere.
When scouting out venues, some suggestions include:
- School or community gymnasiums
- Parking lots
- The beach
- Parks
Once you have selected a venue, you can determine how many cornhole courts will fit. Remember, you’ll need to save space for the registration, food/beverage tent, and the spectator area.
Start thinking about how you will denote the designated space for each court. You’ll need a way to keep spectators away from the action. You’ll also want a way to mark the foot fault line (perhaps painter’s tape inside, spray paint outside).
Equipment
Will you have participants bring their own cornhole boards and bags? If so, you’ll need someone on hand to verify each regulation cornhole board and bag was constructed according to official standards.
If you will be providing the necessary equipment, you might want to think about rentals. This will help keep the costs down. If you are in the Clearwater, Florida area, Custom Corntoss has equipment available for rental.
Whether you purchase or rent, make sure the equipment is good quality and as uniform as possible. Also, have a few extra bags on hand in case some mysteriously go missing or bust after an energetic toss!
Food and Beverages
What is a cornhole tournament without booze and grub?! When it comes to the essentials, you basically have two options. You can provide the food and beverages yourself, or you can hire a local vendor. If you choose to sell alcohol, make sure the venue you chose has the necessary liquor license.
The person in charge of food and beverages should also round up all the extras – like plates, napkins, chairs, tables, etc.
Marketing
Marketing will be vital to your cornhole tournament’s success. Fortunately, the concept is quite popular, so you probably won’t have trouble finding people to join you.
Start with the most obvious tactic: social media. Social media can help spread the word about any event.
Then, look to traditional methods of marketing. Local newspapers and radio stations will usually advertise community happenings for a reasonable rate (sometimes even free).
Flyers might be old school, but they work. Try posting them where your target audience hangs out.
Registration
You can either have a pre-event registration (usually done online) or let participants register the day of the event.
If you do pre-registration, you might want to create a quick blog. Drive traffic to the blog and let them pay with their PayPal account.
If you have the registration the day of the event, you might want to have some extra security on hand. If you have a lot of interest in the event, you might have some angry wanna-be participants who don’t make the cutoff!
Cornhole tournaments are a lot of fun and can really help increase awareness for a cause or business. If you are interested in scoring some regulation cornhole boards or official cornhole bags, give us a call.
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Beach Party Charity Event – Saturday, May 18th
Beach Party & Charity Event.
Saturday, May 18th at noon.
Cornhole Tournment
- $20 donation.
- All Ages.
- Male and Female.
- Any level of player – even if you’ve never played before. This will be fun!
- Spectators are welcome.
- Two live bands at The Palm Pavilion from 1pm to 11pm.
- After Party at The Palm.
>>Sign Up!<<
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Bubba The Love Sponge Army
We created some awesome cornhole boards for Bubba’s Army, and are thrilled with how they’ve taken to them. It’s awesome to hear how they’ve enjoyed the new custom cornhole boards.
View the video above to hear Bubba The Love Sponge’s reaction to our boards.
Want to see what we sent over to the Bubba Army? Chuck it out below.
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Custom Corntoss Singles Championship Results
The Custom Corn Toss-sponsored blind draw cornhole season wrapped up yesterday, November 14th at Bright House Field in Clearwater, FL as 20 of the Bay Area’s best players got together for an exciting Singles Championship. After months of weekly blind draws where players accumulated points the best of the year gathered outside the Tiki Bar for a series of single elimination, best 2 out of 3 matches.
With so many great players in the field there were exciting games being thrown on every board with many of them taking the full three games to be decided. There were upsets by the lower seeds early and often. For example, in the Round of 16, four of the eight games were won by the lower seed. That round saw the exits of the #3, 5, 6 and 8 seeds.
As play progressed two of the tournament favorites found themselves in the Championship. Joe H., who had been the #1 seed all season long, faced off against Steve F., the #7 seed who has had great success in recent tournaments including winning the latest big Bay Area tournament. They were exciting games and, in the end, Joe H. managed to take the win and complete the full season of being the #1 seed and then winning the Championship.
Joe won a 3 In the third place game, Ryan S. won a hard fought victory over Mark M.2″ Vizio flat screen and Steve F. took home a Clearwater Threshers Suite Party.
So, congrats again to Joe H. for winning the Singes Championship and to everyone who made the final tournament.
See below for the full bracket results.
Custom Corn Toss, Clearwater Threshers, 97X and Mugs on Missouri would like to thank all of the players who came out to Bright House Field this season, especially those of you who managed to join us almost every single Wednesday for the best Happy Hour in the Bay Area. We couldn’t do this without all of you, and we appreciate all the support that you have shown!
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Custom Corntoss Singles Championship
This upcoming Wednesday, November 14th Custom Corn Toss and Bright House Field celebrate the end of another great blind draw cornhole season with their annual Singles Championship event. The best players in the Tampa Bay area have battled it out for the past few months and we are left with the Top 16 players who will battle it out in a singles tournament that will feature tough competition and great prizes.
Joe H. managed to hang on to the #1 ranking that he held for the entire season and will attempt to see if he can turn that top seed into a Championship. Lucas H., Mike B. and Mark M. were the three other top seeds who will get a bye.
See the bracket below for the rest of the Top 20 and congrats go out to all of the players who made the Championship, and to everyone else who stopped by for this weekly event.
The tournament will be a single-elimination, best 2 out of 3 format.
The final week of the regular season featured Mark B. and Steve F. teaming up to win the final blind draw.
So, if you are in the Top 20, we’ll see you there and good luck. If you are not, come out anyways and watch some exciting cornhole games being played by some of the area’s best players. You’ll also enjoy drink specials including free drinks for the ladies until 7pm and $1 PBR tallboys all night long.
Details:
Tournament starts at 7pm, but Happy Hour starts at 5pm, so come out early.
601 N. Old Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
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Weekly Wednesday Corntoss Event – October 31st
If you have been thinking of coming out to Bright House Field for their legendary Wednesday Happy Hour for Custom Corn Toss’s Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament, now is the time to act. This upcoming Wednesday, November 7th is the last blind draw before the season-ending Singles Tournament for the players who have gained the most points over the course of the last few months.
So make sure to clear you calendar and head to Clearwater tomorrow to be a part of one of the best tournaments in the Bay Area. New and veteran players alike team up randomly to take home the nights top prize and attempt to gain enough points to make next week’s season-ending tournament that features ton’s of great prizes.
Players who have been playing all season, make sure to check your points below and make sure that you have enough to be in the Top 20, which will gain you entrance into next week’s championship!
And remember, the Wednesday Happy Hour at Bright House Field always features free drinks for the ladies until 7pm and $1 PBR Tallboys for everyone all night long, plus great music and a fun atmosphere.
Last week recap: Steve F. and Courtney T. teamed up for a run through the Championship bracket that ended with a victory of the highly-ranked team of Joe H. and Mike B.
See below for the latest rankings, but first here are the details for this event:
- Every Wednesday (through November 14th)
- $5.00 Entry Fee
- Tournament starts at 7pm, but Happy Hour starts at 5pm, so come out early.
601 N. Old Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
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1 |
Joe Hope |
99 |
2 |
Lucas Howel |
94 |
3 |
Mark Misura |
85 |
4 |
Mike Blanton |
83 |
5 |
Jordan Bailey |
72 |
6 |
Dustin Hughes |
70 |
7 |
Cheryl Paine |
58 |
8 |
Steve Felter |
58 |
9 |
Greg Tuohy |
57 |
10 |
Mark Burns |
54 |
11 |
Ryan Schwartzkopf |
46 |
12 |
George Oldja |
42 |
13 |
Dan Nosek |
39 |
14 |
Tom May |
39 |
15 |
Kristine Schwartzkopf |
35 |
16 |
Jason Martin |
33 |
17 |
Pete Brunner |
32 |
18 |
Ken Haan |
32 |
19 |
Darleen DePoalo |
31 |
20 |
Laurie O’Donnell |
27 |
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Terri Seminetta |
26 |
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Dena Garcia |
26 |
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Chris Cuccia |
23 |
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James Taylor |
22 |
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Chris Leto |
20 |
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Christy McMahon |
18 |
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Jon Stefan |
17 |
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Courtney Tilbe |
17 |
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Scott Lane |
16 |
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Brian Zura |
14 |
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Amanda Kent |
13 |
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Stephen |
10 |
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Sarah Cassidy |
9 |
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Greg Myers |
8 |
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Lisa Hope |
8 |
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Nic Hisle |
8 |
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Matt Morrow |
7 |
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Bill Johnson |
7 |
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Wes Stevens |
7 |
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Matt Kholos |
7 |
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Chris Stevens |
7 |
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Rich |
7 |
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Eric Pavony |
7 |
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Molly Nosek |
7 |
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Alanna Hazzard |
7 |
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Bill Lane |
6 |
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Randy Walsh |
6 |
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Steve Stefan |
6 |
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Lindsay Krause |
5 |
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Brian Imrie |
5 |
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Jason Bedami |
5 |
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Rolanda Leto |
5 |
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Rick Kerns |
5 |
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Ryan S |
5 |
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Brett Major |
4 |
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Dwight Back |
4 |
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Erik Huffman |
4 |
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Luis Colon |
4 |
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ChadGravely |
4 |
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Angela |
4 |
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Sara Bonnie |
4 |
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Jason Johnson |
3 |
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Ryan Roell |
3 |
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Cody Beck |
3 |
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Glen Burich |
3 |
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Brent Dewar |
3 |
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Karl |
3 |
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Brooks Smith |
3 |
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Greg May |
3 |
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Lil JoseSantiago |
3 |
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Emily Cryptic |
3 |
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Kirk Schedlabouer |
3 |
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Anne |
3 |
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Calvin |
3 |
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Anthony Casta |
2 |
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John Crossley |
2 |
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Jill Sable |
2 |
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Ken Huff |
2 |
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Drew Brown |
2 |
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Alex Webb |
2 |
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Jamie Ptronaci |
2 |
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Darren Johnson |
2 |
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Luke |
2 |
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Juliet Johnson |
1 |
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Justin Grandholn |
1 |
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Jacques Gregoire |
1 |
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Travis Meares |
1 |
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Jake Knight |
1 |
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Adam Webb |
1 |
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Brandon Thompson |
1 |
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Lisa Gabony |
1 |
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Kel Robi |
1 |
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Simon Tuckey |
1 |
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Kyle |
1 |
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Jose Santiago |
1 |
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Tyler |
1 |
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Jason |
1 |
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Stefan |
1 |
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Bobby |
1 |
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October 6th, Tosstober Cornhole Tournament Recap
Over 55 teams came out Saturday, October 6th to Tampa Bay Club Sports annual Tosstober Cornhole Tournament. Buffalo Wild Wings in Clearwater, FL hosted this great event and provided the food and drink specials. The weather was near-perfect as many of the best players in Florida came out to try and take home the title as Best Team in Florida.
Over 10 groups of five teams started the day throwing bags against each other to set the seeding for the Championship and Bar Tab brackets. Group play proceeded quickly with the top teams separating from the field and soon everyone was divided up for single-elimination brackets with Baggin’ and Braggin’ enjoying the #1 seed.
In the Championship bracket the field was quickly whittled down to the Top 4, with Corn Slingers facing Young Guns and Cornhole U facing CFLC. Both were great games and we soon had a Championship game featuring title game regulars Corn Slingers and Cornhole U.
The first game was back and forth with Corn Slingers winning by the slimmest of margins, 21-20. They then cruised in the second game to take home the Tosstober Cornhole Tournament Championship, who have now won two of Tampa Bay Club Sport’s 2012 cornhole tournaments (the other was Super Hole, which was also held at Buffalo Wild Wings)
Over in the Bar Tab Bracket, Corndog Millionaire (all the way from South Dakota) took home the bar tab and free set of corn toss boards with a win over Thelma and Louise.
Thanks to Tampa Bay Club Sport and all of the players who made this another great cornhole tournament. Make sure to mark your calendars now for TBCS’s next big tournament, November 3rd in Tampa, FL at an exciting new venue, Grand Central @ Kennedy.
And remember, these tournaments are a great opportunity to purchase any cornhole-related products you’ll need as Custom Corn Toss is always onsite with bags, score towers, Scorzies and more!
Please visit https://www.tampabayclubsport.com/Info/cornhole.htm for more information.
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