CORNHOLE RULES
Format
- Teams of 2 players.
- Each match is best 2 out of 3 sets
- Games are played to 15 points using cancellation scoring.
- Boards are set 17 feet apart.
Gameplay
- Players must throw from behind their board’s front edge.
- Each team tosses all 4 bags in alternating order until all bags have been thrown.
- A bag in the hole is worth 3 points; a bag on the board is worth 1 point.
- Using cancellation scoring, the team with more points subtracts the opponent’s points from their total for that round.
Scoring
- Points: A bag in the hole scores 3 points, and a bag on the board scores 1 point.
Cancellation Scoring Example: Team A lands 2 bags on the board (2 points) and 1 in the hole (3 points) for a total of 5 points. Team B lands 3 bags in the hole (9 points). Team B wins the round with 4 points (9 – 5).
Rally Scoring: Once rally scoring begins, each point is added directly to the total. If both teams go over 21 points, the team with the higher score wins.
Illegal Throws
- Foot Fault: Throwing while a foot is in front of the board’s edge.
- Bouncing: If a bag bounces onto the board after hitting the ground or any object, it’s considered an illegal throw.
- Leaner: A bag that touches both the board and the ground, or any other object, is illegal.
In all cases, the illegal bag will be removed, and no points will count for that throw.
Team Size & Mixed-Gender Rules
- Recommended team size is 6 players.
- Roster additions cannot be made after week 3, and only rostered players may participate.
Scheduling
- Each match lasts up to one hour. Please be on time for your scheduled game.
Start of Play
- Rock, paper, scissors will determine which team gets to throw first. The winning team also chooses to throw first or second for the night.
- Each lane will have 8 bags, 4 of each color.
Standings & Playoffs
- Each set counts towards the standings.
- Win: 3 points, Loss: 0 points.
- Tiebreakers for playoffs and seeding are determined by the following:
1. Record
2. Head-to-head competition results.
3. Record against other teams tied for the playoffs.
4. Record against the next best common opponent.
LEAGUE POLICIES
FORFEITS: If you know in advance that your team is going to forfeit a game, we encourage you to call (201-528-5129) or email (info@hiveathletic.com) our office, so we can notify your opponent and update the standings online.
PLAYOFFS: Playoffs will begin immediately following the end of the regular season and will typically be played in one night. No substitutes will be allowed during playoffs. All players must have signed the waiver by the third week of the season in order to be eligible for playoffs. Playoff eligible teams will be determined on a league by league basis. Playoffs are single elimination and games are a best 2 out of 3.. Any questions regarding rules, policies, or eligibility of players must be addressed before the start of the game. Any team that would like to challenge the eligibility of an opposing player must do so before the start of the playoff game. No protests will be considered valid after a game has started.
WAIVERS: In order to participate in the league, each participant must sign the online waiver. Waivers are provided and must be completed and submitted in no later than the first night of play. Players must sign the waiver in order to be eligible for playoffs.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: Players who have been placed on the roster and signed the waiver are eligible for playoffs. A formal protest may be filed before a playoff game if an opposing player’s eligibility is in question. The player in question will be required to provide his/her player information (name, address, phone #) in writing to a HIVE ATHLETIC staff member prior to the start of the game. This qualifies as an official protest. Any protest made during a game or after a game will NOT be considered a formal protest. The game will then be played in its entirety as scheduled. If the protest is proven to be legitimate, it will result in the forfeiture of the game in question.
SPORTSMANSHIP: The idea of HIVE ATHLETIC is to have fun. We hope that all participants keep that in mind when becoming involved. Although the games may become intense, you still can be competitive while maintaining good sportsmanship. With this said, any behavior deemed unacceptable by staff may result in suspension and/or ejection from a game or the league. Abuse of staff will not be tolerated. HIVE ATHLETIC reserves the right to remove a player from a game or a league if they are considered to be bringing down the quality of the league. HIVE ATHLETIC will not tolerate fighting! Fighting will be an automatic ejection from any game and in most cases ejection from the league for the remainder of the season. LEAGUE CANCELLATION/RAINOUT: Please call our weather hotline for the most up to date information on any cancellations (201-528-3271). Leagues may be postponed due to existing weather conditions, dangerous or unplayable field conditions, facility constraints, etc. HIVE ATHLETIC staff makes every effort to play all scheduled games, thus we will not cancel games until absolutely necessary. Therefore, if you are calling concerning a decision on a cancellation, remember we will not have an answer until close to the start of the league. HIVE ATHLETIC will then email/text all of the captains to let them know if possible. It is then the site, HIVE ATHLETIC staff will attempt to contact those teams still scheduled to play the remainder of the league day/night. Depending on the time of cancellation, some teams will have to be notified on site or not at all. If we do cancel, follow next week’s schedule (ex. If April 13 is canceled teams should follow the April 20 schedule for their next game). The games that are canceled will be made up towards the end of the season. In extreme circumstances, HIVE ATHLETIC reserves the right to move games or weeks to an alternative location or schedule games on days other than your regularly scheduled league day/night if necessary.