This is the most important cornhole event in Canada for 2024. Players can win over $30,000 in total.There are 19 different contests. People of all ages and skill levels can join.
Canada’s National Cornhole Championship BIG CORNHOLE CONTEST IN CANADA August 22-25, 2024 Come to Ottawa for Canada’s biggest cornhole competition.
The best professional players will also have their final matches here. It’s happening at the EY Centre.
WHEN THINGS HAPPEN + WHAT TIME THEY START
This list might change. We try to stick to the times we say, but sometimes earlier games take longer than we thought. This can make later games start late.
All times shown are for the place where the event is happening.
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Thurs., Aug. 22nd, 2024 | 8am | Doors Open |
| 9am | Womens, Senior, CCF Juniors Singles | |
| 2pm | Pro Doubles | |
| 2pm | Big Swap #1 | |
| 7pm | Pro Teams Semi Finals | |
| Day 2 – Fri., Aug. 23rd, 2024 | 8am | Doors Open |
| 9am | Advanced, Competitive Singles | |
| 11am | Pro Singles | |
| 1pm | Intermediate, Novice Singles | |
| 4pm | Big Blind Draw #1 | |
| 8pm | Pro Teams Final | |
| Day 3 – Sat., Aug. 24th, 2024 | 8am | Doors Open |
| 9am | Doubles Rounders – Brackets to follow | |
| 6pm | Big Swap #2 | |
| Day 4 – Sun., Aug. 25th, 2024 | 8am | Doors Open |
| 9am | 2025 ACL Canada Pro Qualifier | |
| 11am | Open, Competitive & Intermediate Blind Draw |
All times listed are local to the area of the event.
MORE DETAILS
Person in Charge: Matt Pleil
How to Contact: aclcanada@iplaycornhole.com
Sign Up Before the Event For all Canadian Players
- The schedule might change
- Use ACL Digital Wallet to pay, no cash
- No money back if you cancel less than 2 days before event starts
- You can’t give your spot to someone else
- Click “Register” above to sign up
- You need an ACL player account
- Put money in your ACL Digital Wallet before signing up
- Make sure your phone number and email are correct in your account
- Special members can sign up early:
- Diamond and Platinum: from April 19
- Gold: from May 3 (if spots left)
- Everyone else: from May 29 (if spots left)
- Online sign-up ends 2 days before event
- After that, you can sign up at the event if spots are left
- No sign-ups in the last hour before event starts
- For team games, only one person signs up the team
- For single games, each person signs up themselves
HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO PLAY AND WHAT YOU CAN WIN
Doubles:
- Members pay: $100 per team
- Others pay: $120 per team
- Most 128 teams can join
- 60% of money goes to winners:
- Best players get 80%
- Next best get 15%
- Third best get 5%
Singles:
- Members pay: $50 each
- Others pay: $60 each
- Play in your skill level only
- Most 64 players per group
- 60% of money goes to winners:
- Advanced get 60%
- Competitive get 25%
- Intermediate get 15%
Big Swap:
- Members pay: $30 each
- Others pay: $40 each
- Most 256 players
- 60% of money goes to winners
Big Blind Draw:
- Same as Big Swap
Open, Competitive & Intermediate Blind Draw:
- Same as Big Swap
Women’s, Seniors Singles:
- Members pay: $40 each
- Others pay: $50 each
- Most 64 players per group
- 60% of money goes to winners
Junior Singles:
- Members pay: $20 each
- Others pay: $30 each
- Most 64 players
- 60% of money goes to winners
Important:
- $10 per day is added to some costs for venue fee
- Late sign-up costs more
- Pay with ACL Digital Wallet only, no cash
- Sign up ends 2 days before event starts
HOW THE GAMES WORK
Doubles Rounders:
- All teams start in one big group
- Each team plays 6 games
- First game is against a random team
- Next games are against teams with similar wins
- After 6 games, teams are split into 3 groups based on how well they did
- Each group then plays a tournament where you’re out after 2 losses
- All games go to 21 points
How Teams are Split:
- Best teams go to Tier 1 (64 teams)
- Other teams split equally between Tier 2 and 3
ACL Swap:
- Each player plays 4 games with 4 different partners
- After 4 games, players are put in 3 groups based on how well they did
- Each group then plays a tournament where you’re out after 1 loss
- All games go to 21 points
Other Games:
- Most other games use a system where you’re out after 2 losses, unless we say different
WHERE IT’S HAPPENING
Place: EY Centre
Address: 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6
FAQ’s
When and where is the big cornhole contest in Canada taking place?
The contest is happening from August 22-25, 2024, at the EY Centre in Ottawa.
How much does it cost to enter the doubles competition?
For members, it costs $100 per team. For non-members, it costs $120 per team.
Can I pay with cash at the event?
No, you must use the ACL Digital Wallet to pay. Cash is not accepted for event registration
How does the Doubles Rounders tournament work?
Teams play 6 games, starting against random opponents and then playing teams with similar records. After 6 games, teams are split into 3 tiers for a double elimination tournament.
Who is in charge of the event and how can I contact them?
The person in charge is Matt Pleil. You can contact him at aclcanada@iplaycornhole.com.
