The ACO State Championships are an annual tournament where the top cornhole players of the American Cornhole Organization in each participating state, compete for the state title. It is a prestigious event designed to showcase local talent and provide a pathway to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole.
Key Details About the ACO State Championships:
- Who Can Compete?
- Open exclusively to ACO members who reside in the respective state.
- Players must register online to secure a spot, as participation is limited.
- Event Structure:
- Separate divisions for singles and doubles play.
- Winners earn the title of State Champion and receive special awards.
- Timing & Locations:
- Usually held between January and May each year but the timing can fluctuate based on the state and venue location.
- Hosted in different cities across the state.
- What Do Winners Get?
- Custom State Championship jersey.
- A $250 Golden Ticket entry to the ACO World Championships in July.
- Does It Earn ACO Points?
- No, the ACO State Championships are non-points-earning events.
- The primary goal is to determine the best cornhole players within each state.
How to Participate?
- Players must have an active ACO membership ($20 per season).
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Players can sign up through the ACO’s official website or with ACO Certified Officials.
- Players must use ACO Approved cornhole bags
Where to Get More Info?
For updates on upcoming ACO State Championships events, registration details, and locations, see below or visit the ACO State Championships page.
Pennsylvania – ACO State Championship
This event will take place on June 6-7, 2025 at the Mountain Center in Tobyhanna and include the following divisions.
- Blind Draw
- Coed Doubles
- Senior’s
- Junior’s
- Women’s
- World Doubles
- World Singles
Date: June 6-7, 2025
Location: The Mountain Center at 354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna PA 18466
Door Fee: $5
Schedule and Event Start Times
Start times are an estimate after the first event of the day!
Friday June 6th – registration starts at 5:30pm
Start Time – Event – Cost:
6:30pm: Big Blind Draw – Open to all PA players with ACO Membership, $25/person
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Estimated – 8:30pm: ACO Coed Doubles – Open to all PA players with ACO Membership, $50/team
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Saturday June 7th – registration starts at 9:00 am (Doors Open)
Start Time – Event – Cost:
10:00am: Juniors Singles – Open to all PA players with ACO Membership aged 17 or younger as of 9/1/2024, Free Entry(No Payouts)
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10:00am: Seniors Singles – Open to all PA players with ACO Membership aged 55 before 7/24/2025, $25/person
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10:00am: Women’s Singles – Open to all PA players with ACO Membership, $25/person
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Estimated – 12:00pm: ACO World Doubles – Open to all PA players with ACO Membership, $50/team
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Estimated – 3:00pm: ACO World Singles – Open to all players, $25/person
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Payout: 60% minimum
For more information, contact Scott Dutter at Pocono Cornhole
Events times are subject to change. Events could change based on the number of participants.
