DATE
Friday, March 27, 2026
TIME
Athlete Check-in: 8:00 am
Start time: 9:00 am
LOCATION
Opelika Sportsplex
1001 SportsPlex Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
EVENTS
Singles
SPORT RULES
1. All Cornhole events will be conducted in accordance with the (ACO) American Cornhole Organization rules, except as modified herein. For copy of the rules, please visit ACO’s website: www.americancornhole.com/rules or contact American Cornhole Organization, 7832 Glendale Milford Road, Dennison, OH 45111
2. Distance of Boards:
Age 50 to 69 – 27 feet front edge to front edge
Age 70 to 79 – 25 feet front edge to front edge
Age 80 Plus/Non-Ambulatory – 23 feet front edge to front edge
3. The method of scoring is “cancellation” scoring, the points of one player cancel out the points of their opponent. Using this method, one player can score in each frame.
- Each woody is worth one (1) point.
- Each cornhole is worth (3) points.
4. No cornhole bags shall be moved before the scoring is determined. If the decision is in doubt, a Certified Official or Sport Chair shall be called to determine the scoring for the frame in question.
5. A foot foul is called when a player’s foot touches the ground on or beyond the foul line before their bag has contacted the board at the opposite end of the cornhole court.
6. Each player is allowed two, 1-minute time outs per game. A player may only call a time out when it is his/her turn to pitch. Both players may walk to the other boards to examine bag position during the time out. Players may not touch the cornhole bags or boards during a timeout.
Singles Play
1. Player A competes against Player B. Both players stay in their designated lane for the whole game.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2026.
2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2026.
3. The age division of competition for doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of December 31, 2026.
4. Athletes may compete in singles, doubles and mixed.
ASO MEDALS
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for each style within each age division.
NSGA QUALIFYING
For 2027, Cornhole will be classified as an “OPEN” sport. Athletes do not need to qualify at a 2026 qualifier.
DOUBLE MEDALING/QUALIFYING
The Alabama Senior Olympics (ASO) is an open state and welcomes out-of-state participants. Out-of-state athletes are eligible to medal and to qualify for the National Senior Games; however, they do not take a qualifying position or medal away from an Alabama resident.
If an out-of-state participant places in the top three of their division, they will receive the medal earned and any qualifying position in accordance with NSGA rules for each sport. The ASO will then award medals to the top three Alabama athletes and qualify Alabama residents according to NSGA qualifying rules for each sport (see Rule H).
For questions, call 205-607-0504
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