Play youth cornhole nationally
The AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs. The AAU philosophy of “Sports For All, Forever” is now shared by nearly 800,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 50+ sports programs and 55 U.S. districts.
American Cornhole Organization is the governing body for the sport of cornhole. Established in 2005, the ACO offers official cornhole rules, sanctioned products, world rankings, the ACO PRO Tour and other cornhole events. The mission of the ACO is to increase awareness and competition of the sport of cornhole by governing the rules and regulations of the sport, hosting tournaments, and fostering a community of players, both social and professional.
July 19 & 20, 2024
Owensboro Convention Center, Kentucky
ACO/AAU Junior World Championships of Cornhole
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has been raising champions for more than a century, and now with the ACO is hosting the World Championships of Cornhole for youth athletes!
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PRIZES
Singles: Medals & Jersey
Doubles Tier 1: Medals & Jerseys
Doubles Tier 2: Ribbons
Quads: Medals & Jerseys
ACO/AAU Junior Cornhole Cup Champions: 1 Player from each Age Division will win a custom award for the best overall performance in all three Tournaments: Singles, Doubles & Quads
Junior Cornhole Age Divisions
- 10 U = 8, 9 & 10 year olds
- 12 U = 11 & 12 year olds
- 14 U = 13 & 14 year olds
- 16 U = 15 & 16 year olds
- 18 U = 17 & 18 year olds
A player may not play down to a lower Age Division (up is allowed)
Boys & Girls play in the same Age Divisions
Maximum 64 players per Age Division
Tournaments & Entry Fees
Each Age Division may compete in the following Tournaments at the Juniors World Championships
- Junior Cornhole Singles
- Junior Cornhole Doubles
- Junior Cornhole Quads (4 per team)
Entry Fee – Places one player into all three Tournaments: Doubles, Quads and Singles
- $50 for AAU Members
Schedule:
Friday, July 19, 2024
9AM Doubles Pools
- Round Robin (Singles Switcholio)
- Guaranteed to play 4 games minimum
1PM Doubles Tier 1 and Tier 2
- Top 16 teams per tier play Double Elimination
- 1 game in winners bracket, 1 game in losers bracket
6PM Quads
- Random Tier 1 team will be paired with random Tier 2 team
- Maximum 16 teams per Age Division
- Double Elimination
- 1 game in winners bracket, 1 game in losers bracket with a traditional double dip in championship match
Schedule:
Saturday, July 20, 2024
9AM Singles
- Round Robin (Singles Switcholio)
- Guaranteed to play 4 games minimum
- Singles Main Bracket
- Double Elimination
- 1 game in winners bracket, 1 game in losers bracket with a traditional double dip in championship match
6PM Fun Challenge to be announced!
Are you a Junior that has game and want to join the ACO Tour? Kick it up to the next level and start playing competitive youth cornhole through the ACO.
All ACO Members get World Ranked and have the opportunity to make it to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole every July.
or download the ACO Players Guide to learn more.
