LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS
LEAGUE FORMAT:
In the Michigan Cornhole League we use the Scoreholio App. You play 2 teams a night best 2 out of 3 matches. This is a 7 week season with the 8th week being playoffs. Everyone makes the playoffs. The boards are 4ft long by 2ft wide. They are placed 27 ft apart from end to end. You can bring your own bags but they must meet the MCL/ACO/ACL regulations. THERE ARE NO CORN FILLED BAGS ALLOWED. It is two person teams and it’s Bring Your Own Partner League. If you need help with finding a partner let us know and we will try to help you One member of each team pitches (underhand only) from one Cornhole platform and the other members pitch from the other Cornhole platform. Both teammates have to be across from each other on the same side of the boards during the games. When throwing each team alternate throws one bag at a time until all four bags are tossed. You can decide which side you play on and who goes first by spinning the bag. Whoever wins gets to decide what side of the board their team plays on or who throw first. The loser gets the other option that the winner did not choose. Then for the second game the other team gets to decide. If the match goes to the third game they will spin the bag again to decide.
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that Scoreholio has integrated a Best 2 out of 3 Match Schedule into their software, making scheduling and tracking your progress easier than ever. The Scheduling will be just like the Schedules we have created where you will play 2 Teams a night Best 2 out of 3 matches. You will know when your game times are for the whole season before the league starts. With the Scoreholio app, you’ll have instant access to your schedule, standings, and personalized notifications, right at your fingertips. It doesn’t matter where you are whether you’re inside or outside the bar you will get a notification to your Smartphone when you are up and on what board. LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!
YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE SCOREHOLIO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEAGUE
Not tech-savvy? No problem! Scoreholio isn’t mandatory to participate. We are here to assist anyone who needs help setting up their Scoreholio account. The Scoreholio App & Account is FREE. You just need your name and email to create an account. Below is the link to Download the FREE Scorholio App and set-up a FREE Account. You will just need your name and email to set everything up.
Scoreholio App
Based on the League we will do 1-3 divisions, Beginner, Social & Competitive. This League has something for every skill level. If we don’t have enough teams for multiple Divisions we will combine them. If this happens the registration depending on what division you paid for stays the same. The reason for this is because the higher skill level Teams have a higher percentage of Winning the League.
Wondering which division suits you best? Check out our skill level breakdown below, though remember, our League Director reserves the right to adjust player placements to ensure fair competition and maximum enjoyment for all participants.
🎯 Beginner: Here for a fun night out playing other Beginner Teams. New to the game or at Beginner skill level? No problem! Join our Beginner division and learn the ropes while making new friends along the way. This player has a feel for the distance needed to toss the bag but is erratic in getting the bag to consistently hit and stay on the board. They cannot throw the spin bag. Typically, this level of player is in the beginning stages of developing any type of consistent throwing motion that can be repeated. Players when ready should try to play in the social division and start challenging themselves by playing against Social level players only after they are comfortable with throwing the spin bag on target. This player is a beginner to Leagues & Tournaments. New Players that may not know what Scoreholio is or does not have it. (Scoreholio PPR: 5.50/Player or 11/Team Lower)
🎯 Social: Ready to step up your game? Join this division to test your skills against fellow enthusiasts while enjoying a lively atmosphere. This player has developed some consistency when tossing the bag. This player can execute the spin bag consistently. They have an understanding of game strategy but have yet to master all the different types of throws needed to excel and compete at the higher levels. Player when ready should work to play against Competitive level Players knowing that they may struggle at first but are working towards getting better. Plays in Leagues & Tournaments (Scorholio PPR: 6.26-7.25/Player or 12.52-14.50)
🎯 Competitive: Bring your A-game and compete against the best! This division is for competitive teams looking for a challenge and the chance to claim top honors. This player can and wants to compete against anyone. Especially players at a high level. This player can execute the spin bag consistently. Also the player can use the slide bag and airmail bag strategy as needed. Player can struggle from time to time but it’s few and far between. Player fully understands game strategy and plays and practices in Leagues & Tournaments on a regular basis (Scoreholio PPR: 7.26/Player or 14.52/Team or Higher)
Scoring
It is 3 points for a bag in the hole and 1 point for a bag on the board. It will be cancellation scoring. So the team with the least points scored is subtracted from the team with the most points scored. That amount is what the team with the most points scored earns that turn. The team who scored in the previous turn shall pitch first in the next turn. If neither pitcher scores, the contestant who pitched first in the preceding turn shall pitch first in the next turn. It is first team to 21 points or over. It is NOT win by two or land right on 21.
Standings
Standings are calculated by the amount of wins and losses you get each night. Also, your total points you receive each night. Points are calculated by the amount you won or lost by against your opponent. The Standings will be done on the Scoreholio App and you’ll have access in the palm of your hand.
Time & Schedule
The Schedule will be done on the Scorholio App. There will be timers for each board. It will be set at 30 minutes. 30 minutes for best two out of three match. It normally does not take this long to finish the match, so 30 minutes is the max that will be given. If the timer goes off on you then each team will throw down and back to see who wins the game. Whatever the score is after that will be the final. If it is a tie you will throw until the tie is broken. This is in place to keep everything on time and make sure teams are not waiting all night for their games to start. On the schedule you will have times of when your games are to start. Each match is in 30 minute intervals. That is the average time that a best two out of three match should take. If you’re not on your board and ready to play at your scheduled time then it will be a forfeit. Make sure that you are in contact with us if you cannot make your matches.
Substitutes
A substitute can be used if one of the players of the team cannot make it to the league that night. You cannot sub out both players. At least one player from the original team roster has to be there. If both cannot make it then it is a forfeit. When it comes to using a sub you can use any person from outside of the league as long as it is approved by the Michigan Cornhole Director. A sub has to be of the same skill level or less than the player who needs the sub. If you cannot get someone from outside of the league then let us know and we will try to get you one from within the league. If you need to get a sub from inside of the league again it has to be approved. Sometimes we are limited of subs inside the league because everyone else is playing, or the teams that are not scheduled to play until later have not showed up yet. As long as we think the sub is fair for that match then you can use them. Your team cannot have 3 forfeits for the regular season. You must participate in 4 weeks to qualify for the playoffs. YOU CANNOT USE A SUB FOR THE PLAYOFFS.
Playoffs
Everyone makes the playoffs. You will be seeded by how you do in the regular season. We will have a Double Elimination, Single Game Format. So if you lose you will go to the Losers Bracket. If you lose again then you are Eliminated from the playoffs. The top three teams will receive Cash/Prizes. We do reserve the right to payout more places depending on the circumstances. If the League isn’t filled we also have the right to pay two places in each division. If you win the Beginner Division you must move up to the Social Division. If you win the Social Division you must go up to the Competitive Division. After going up and your team does not place 1st-3rd after 2 sessions you are able to go back down a Division.
Prizes/Payout
CASH/PRIZES DEPENDS ON LEAGUE AS WELL AS AMOUNT OF TEAMS. The average and the lowest Payout percentage is 75% Payout after payment to the League Director. From the 75% payout 60% goes to the Competitive Division & 40% Social Division. Beginner Division Winners depending on the League will receive gift cards, trophies, T-shirts, etc.
LEAGUE CONTESTS:
Strike Bag
For the new teams to the leagues we do some extra contests within the league to make it more fun and exciting. First contest we do is called a STRIKE BAG drawing. You can buy tickets that are worth $1 per ticket, $5 to the elbow length, $10 for an arms-length and $20 for a Wingspan. We draw a ticket every league night around 8:45pm. If your ticket gets drawn then you get a chance to throw 4 Airmails to win the money pot. Each bag is worth 25% of the pot. Whatever amount you make you take and the rest rolls over until the next week. If you make all 4 bags you win the full pot and we start over the next week. Now, if the first person that gets drawn does not make any bags then we draw again, and that person will get a chance to win the pot. We draw a total of 2 times max a week. If after 2 draws nobody hits anything then the full pot rolls over to the next week.
Grand Bag Championship
The other contest is called the Grand Bag Championship. A Grand Bag is when you put all 4 bags in the hole in a given turn. The bags have to go in one after another though. They cannot be knocked or dragged into the hole. The person with the most Grand Bags at the end of the season wins the Grand Bag Champion Title Prize.
*There are only refunds if the league is canceled