We recognize there are a TON of social players who just want to have fun playing in a friendly competition. That is why our Pro Tour events also feature social tournaments. So bring everyone to the event and have some fun.
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2012 ACO Tour Overview
What is the King of Cornhole?
It is the title of Best Cornhole Player in the World, the World Champion of Cornhole. It is also the featured cornhole event at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole.
How do I enter the King of Cornhole?
You must secure a Golden Ticket to participate in the King of Cornhole. There are three ways to secure a Golden Ticket:
1. Get in the CornyForty (Top Forty) in the World Rankings by earning World Ranking Points at ACO tournaments.
2. Win a Golden Ticket at a King of Cornhole Qualifier.
3. Purchase your entry online.
If I win a Golden Ticket, why should I play in other ACO tournaments?
The Golden Ticket gets a player into the King of Cornhole. A player can improve their seed at the King of Cornhole by earning World Ranking Points. Players without World Ranking Points will be seeded with the other non-points earning players.
How do I earn World Ranking Points?
You earn World Ranking Points participating in ACO Pro tournaments and taking a Skills Challenge.
What is a Skills Challenge?
A Skills Challenge is a quantified method to determining a player’s skill level. A Skills Challenge consists of play one Frame Game. (A Frame Game is thirteen frames, throwing four bags per frame.) The average of the best three Frame Games provides a Skills Challenge Rating. SCRs are taken between the first week after the World Championships and Sunday midnight TurkeyHole weekend will be applied to a player’s World Ranking.
Can anyone be on the World Rankings?
Only ACO members may be on the World Rankings.
What is the CornyForty?
The CornyForty is the name of the Top 40 players in the World Singles Rankings.
What is the Top Gun Twenty?
The Top Gun Twenty is the name of the Top 20 teams in the World Double Rankings.
Can I win money at ACO events?
Yes. Players under the age of 21 are eligible to win prize monies at Masters Series tournaments and monies allocated towards CornyForty.
What events are on the ACO Tour?
The ACO Tour consists Masters Series (Regionals and Majors), Invitationals and Qualifiers to the World Championships of Cornhole.
What is the Masters Series?
Master Series events are points earning tournaments. Majors are larger single events with large cash prize purses; Regionals are local monthly tournaments scheduled in various markets across the country. The following events are Masters Series Regionals: IceHole Classic, HoleMania, Spring Fling, Cornhole de Mayo, Great American Pitchout, Maize Kraze, HoleBash, Cornhole Classic, Hole-o-ween and TurkeyHole Classic.
What is a King of Cornhole Qualifier?
King of Cornhole Qualifiers are local tournaments. Winners receive a Golden Ticket and an ACO membership.
What are the entry fees for the Regional tournaments?
Entry fees vary from event to event. Players interested in only playing for points may enter a Regional for only $10.
Are players allowed to bring their own ACO bags to a tournament?
Yes, as long as the bags are checked-in and verified with the Certified Official at the time of event registration.
How do I become a ACO Pro?
For the 2011 season, players who ended the 2010 season in the CornyForty and were in the 64-player bracket at the King of Cornhole are considered Pro players. A player must earn 204 World Ranking Points to earn/retain Pro status.
What are the benefits to being a Pro?
Participate in exclusive prize purses, eligible to purchase Pro jersey and 10% discount at ACO Store.
Is there an Age Limit to participate?
No. Starting in 2012, players under the age of 21 will be eligible to participate unless an alcoholic company becomes a sponsor.
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