Differences in ACO Cornhole Tournaments. Regional Tournaments are local events where players earn ranking points and try to qualify for major tournaments like World Championships.
ACO Majors are bigger competitive events controlled by the main ACO team across regions, with players earning ranking points and prizes, while Pro Series Events during Majors offer prizes but no ranking points.
Regional Tournaments
These are local cornhole events run by certified ACO officials in different areas. Players come to compete locally to earn ranking points and try to qualify for the major World Ranking Tournaments and others.
ACO Majors
Big competitive cornhole events controlled by the main ACO corporate team in various regions. Players can earn ranking points and win prizes at these major events.
Pro Series Events
A special tournament series held during some of the ACO Major events each season. Does not earn points for season rankings, but players can win prizes based on performance in these Pro Series contests.
State Championships
Tournaments at the end of each cornhole season to decide the best player in that state, who becomes the State Champion.
World Championships
The biggest annual cornhole event in July for top players and qualifiers from the season. Does not earn ranking points, but determines the overall World Champions across skill levels.
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FAQ’s
What are Regional Tournaments?
Regional Tournaments are smaller local events run by ACO officials in different areas. Players compete to earn ranking points and try to qualify for major tournaments like the World Championships.
What are ACO Major Tournaments?
ACO Majors are bigger competitive events controlled by the main ACO organization across different regions. Players can earn ranking points and win cash/prize money at these major tournaments.
What are Pro Series Events?
Pro Series Events are special tournaments held during some ACO Major weekends. They offer cash prizes based on performance, but do not earn players any ranking points for the season.
What are State Championships?
State Championships are tournaments held at the end of each cornhole season to determine the best overall player in that state, who is named the State Champion.
What is the World Championships?
The World Championships is the biggest annual cornhole event in July. Top players and qualifiers from that season compete, but it does not earn ranking points. The overall World Champions across skill divisions are determined.
