Cornhole tournaments are organized all around the US. They are often organized with other big games such as speed races, wrestling, boxing events, soccer games, and baseball games. The purpose of organizing Cornhole tournaments along such big events is to provide fun and interesting activities to the viewers and fans.
One such tournament is organized every year at Eldora Speedway. Eldora Speedway, also known as The Big E, Auto Racing’s Showcase Since 1954, and The World’s Greatest Dirt Track, is a famous racing circuit located north of Rossburg, Ohio, in the village of New Weston, Ohio. The stadium has a capacity of 22,000 permanent grandstand seats, making it the largest sports stadium in the Dayton, Ohio region.
In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know Cornhole tournament at the Eldora Speedway. We will explain the entry requirements, policies, and rules of the game.
What is the Cornhole Tournament at Eldora Speedway?
The tournament is designed for fun and entertainment for fans attending the main events at Eldora Speedway. The tournament takes place once the gates of the stadium are opened. Therefore you will need a race ticket to gain entry into the tournament area. Please note that any organization or the sanctioning body does not govern this tournament. Therefore, you must review the rules before entering the tournament.
Entry Fee and Prizes
Apart from the race ticket, you will have to pay an entry fee to register in the tournament. The entry fee is usually $20-$30 but can vary from one tournament to another. The winners are also rewarded with gift cards and trophies.
Winning Team Prize: $300-$400 gift card to the Eldora Store and a trophy
Runners Up Prize: $200-$300 gift card to the Eldora Speedway Store
3rd and 4th Place Prizes: $100-$200 gift card to the Eldora Speedway Store
Please note that the gift card values can be different at each tournament, and you will have to use the card during the main event weekend at the Eldora Speedway Store.
Policies/Guidelines
- All the participants/teams must be properly registered and give their consent to the game’s rules outlined by the organizers.
- Participants may play on 1 team only.
- The roosters are frozen once the tournaments begin. There will be no changes in the game plan and schedule.
- Each team shall consist of two players with one alternate player. It is not necessary to use the alternate player once the tournament has begun.
- The court layout and position of boards shall be at the discretion of management and will be accepted by the participants.
- The maximum number of accepted teams is 64. Management reserves the right to reject any entry/application.
Game Rules
- Two players will play as partners against a team of two players.
- One member of each team will pitch from one cornhole platform and other pitches from the other platform. The team partners will stand diagonally from each other (One to the right of one board and the other to the left of the 2nd board).
- There will be a coin toss to determine who makes the first pitch with each side alternating throws.
- The scoring will be based on the cancellation system and will be explained on the tournament day.
- The game will end when one team reaches or exceeds 21 points after a complete round of innings.
- The highest-scoring team from the previous inning will pitch first in the next inning.
- If there are 32 teams or fewer in the tournament, it will result in a double-elimination.
- 33-64 teams convert the tournament to single elimination. The winning team advances.
All the best!
Final Words
The rules at the Eldora Speedway tournament are pretty similar to American Cornhole Association tournaments. Such tournaments are a great way to have fun along with the main event and win some exciting prizes.