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The Governing Body For The Sport Of Cornhole

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American Cornhole Official Rules

Published By The American Cornhole Organization (ACO)
Revised January 1, 2008
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Every sport needs rules and regulations. Especially a growing sport like American Cornhole.

But Wait! Is it corn hole or cornhole. Official Corn Hole Rules or Official Cornhole Rules. The Official Word for this Game of Fun and Sport of Challenge is Cornhole one word not Corn Hole two words. So get with the Program and let's move on.

The official sport of cornhole rules and regulations of the American Cornhole Organization (ACO). The rules and regulations allow the ACO to set cornhole tournament standards and sanction leagues. They're also here to help casual players take part in sanctioned events.

Here's how ACO handles different types of events:

CORNHOLE EVENT

WHO RUNS IT

CORNHOLE BOARDS

CORNHOLE BAGS

Pro ACO approved partner member owner or other approved party. Only “Tournament Series” boards. Vinyl decals or other decoration NOT legal. ACO cornhole bags supplied by event host.
Amateur (casual) ACO approved partner member owner or other approved party. Only “Tournament Series” boards. Vinyl decals or other decoration ARE legal. ACO cornhole bags supplied by host or players can bring their own American Cornhole tourney bags.
Non-sanctioned Anyone "Tournament Series" boards recommended ACO cornhole bags recommended

"Tournament Series" boards are blank or silkscreen direct from the American Cornhole factory.