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American Cornhole Official Rules

Official Cornhole Rules and Regulations	Printer Friendly Version
CORNHOLE RULES: Overview CORNHOLE RULE 1: Court Layout CORNHOLE RULE 2: Pitching Distances CORNHOLE RULE 3: Playing Equipment (Boards and Bags) CORNHOLE RULE 4: Court Preparation and Maintenance CORNHOLE RULE 5: Play of the Game	CORNHOLE RULE 6: Length of the Game CORNHOLE RULE 7: Scoring CORNHOLE RULE 8: Appropriate Conduct CORNHOLE RULE 9: ACO Ranking and Awards CORNHOLE RULE 10: ACO Sanctioned Tournament Play

CORNHOLE RULE 8: Appropriate ACO Member Conduct

8.1 On The Courts – American Cornhole thrives on good sportsmanship. ACO members shall make no disturbing noises or movements that would distract the opponent or players on adjacent courts.

• First offense: warning from the judge or tournament official
• Second offense: forfeiture of the game being played
• Further offenses: forfeiture of all games played in that event

8.2 Off The Courts – Any ACO member who indulges in heckling, unfair rooting, or any other form of unsportsmanlike conduct toward any other player 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. Member shall also be subject to a one year suspension from the ACO.