Saskatchewan Cornhole Association
To promote the growth of Cornhole in Saskatchewan.
We will use the game of cornhole to overcome societal challenges by ensuring we support leagues that provide safe inclusive spaces for people of all ages, races, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, gender, religion, and socio-economic status.
Club News
Coo from the Coop for the week of April 29th
This week at the Backyard was fairly quiet from a Saskatchewan Cornhole League perspective, so I combined two weeks into one blog. Even though we never had any league play, we still saw over 400 people playing cornhole in the Backyard in the first week of May. The...
Calendar of Events
Where It All Started
The Saskatchewan Cornhole Association originated from a backyard game, a phone call to the President of the CCL in 2019, and what we are today. We originated at the Italian club throughout the pandemic and then moved to the Hungarian Club until today. Now, the SCA has formed to grow the game of cornhole here in Saskatchewan. We will be hosting clinics on how to play the game and expanding it here in our great province.
League Descriptions
“Backyard Beginners” is our Tier 5 level of players. These beginner players are wanting to learn, enjoy, and explore the game of cornhole for the fun of the sport. Generally, this level of player is new to the game or may have thrown bags in their backyard. If you have never played the game of cornhole before, this is your place to start!
The progression of this tier will see players going from having very little control over where the bag is going, and the bag often misses the board to players developing a feel for the distance needed to toss the bag but will have trouble consistently hitting and staying on the board.
Typically, this level of player is in the beginning stages of developing a consistent throwing motion that can be repeated.
The goal of the “Backyard Beginners” league is to provide a social outlet where players can socialize while learning to play the game of cornhole and support each other’s skill development and gameplay strategy as they grow their skills in the sport of cornhole.
When: Tuesdays
- Starting January 9th
- 6:30 PM
- Cost – $100 for eight weeks of gameplay or $15 drop-in fee per week
Additional Information: Play throughout the eight weeks will be singles and doubles. There is no need to have a partner for doubles. That will be determined on the doubles nights
- Cornhole Seasons start dates:
- September
- January
- March
After the completion of the eight-week season, we will reevaluate the next season, and depending on the interest, we may have to move this league to Wednesday Night.
Stay Tuned for More Information
Social, learn to play, tier 5, cornhole league. The goal is to provide a social outlet where women can socialize and support each other’s skill development and strategy as they grow the sport of cornhole.
Depending on the number and skill level of the ladies registered, each week, the ladies will determine what style of games they play. For example, if only five registered ladies have 1+ years of experience, they may decide to run a double elimination singles bracket with a 4-game round robin. These games will be more competitive and generally have faster, higher-caliber gameplay. Where if there are 16 ladies registered and half of them have less than one year of experience or are first-timers, they may decide to run a switcheroo (alternating partners during a 3-game round robin, going into a double elimination doubles bracket) as these games permit more time for the new players to learn from the experienced players, while still keeping a nice pace of play that aims to be fair to both new and experienced players.
- When – all Mondays, excluding stat holidays
- Cost – $120, for approx. 12 weeks of play (depending on # of Stat holidays in the season)
- Seasons run –
- September to December
- January to April
Awards & Tournaments within the League
Tournament
The goal of the Ladies League is primarily to socialize and support each other’s skill development and strategy as they grow the sport of cornhole. There will only be an end-of-season tournament with a fun social wind-up party. A portion of the Ladies League fees will be used towards the prizes and awards at the end-of-season tournament.
Awards
- Sportsmanship – the lady or ladies who enjoy the sport for its own sake and with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors.
- Most improved – the lady or ladies who made noticeable growth and progress in their performance.
- Lady Coach – A passionate individual who unlocks potential in others by guiding skill development and strategy of the sport to improve others’ performance.
- Attendance Award – to honor the ladies present for every week of league play.
- Glow Girl – the lady or ladies with a positive, vibrant energy. They glow every time you see them, constantly keeping a smile on their face and everyone else’s as well.
Ladies League - Information
Social, learn to play, tier 5, cornhole league. The goal is to provide a social outlet where women can socialize and support each other’s skill development and strategy as they grow the sport of cornhole.
Depending on the number and skill level of the ladies registered, each week, the ladies will determine what style of games they play. For example, if only five registered ladies have 1+ years of experience, they may decide to run a double elimination singles bracket with a 4-game round robin. These games will be more competitive and generally have faster, higher-caliber gameplay. Where if there are 16 ladies registered and half of them have less than one year of experience or are first-timers, they may decide to run a switcheroo (alternating partners during a 3-game round robin, going into a double elimination doubles bracket) as these games permit more time for the new players to learn from the experienced players, while still keeping a nice pace of play that aims to be fair to both new and experienced players.
- When - all Mondays, excluding stat holidays
- Cost - $120, for approx. 12 weeks of play (depending on # of Stat holidays in the season)
- Seasons run –
- September to December
- January to April
Awards & Tournaments within the League
Tournament
The goal of the Ladies League is primarily to socialize and support each other’s skill development and strategy as they grow the sport of cornhole. There will only be an end-of-season tournament with a fun social wind-up party. A portion of the Ladies League fees will be used towards the prizes and awards at the end-of-season tournament.
Awards
- Sportsmanship - the lady or ladies who enjoy the sport for its own sake and with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competitors.
- Most improved – the lady or ladies who made noticeable growth and progress in their performance.
- Lady Coach - A passionate individual who unlocks potential in others by guiding skill development and strategy of the sport to improve others' performance.
- Attendance Award - to honor the ladies present for every week of league play.
- Glow Girl - the lady or ladies with a positive, vibrant energy. They glow every time you see them, constantly keeping a smile on their face and everyone else’s as well.
Coming Soon!
“Backyard Hawks” is our Tier 3 level of players. These players have a solid understanding of all aspects of the game and game strategy. They are at the intermediate towards advanced skill level with a higher ability to carry out their intended gameplay. In the heat of the moment, these fierce competitors may struggle with selecting the most effective game strategy to defeated their competitors. Yet, as true competitors, they are aware of their competition’s skill level, and to be successful, they strategically adjust their game play based on their competitor. These players have noticeable precision, consistency, and accuracy in their shots, often competing at the “Competitive” or “Advanced” level, and likely play and practice on a regular basis. These players might be called upon to assist with the coaching of new players, players in other tiers, as well as to participate in showcasing the sport of cornhole at various BackYard initiatives.
The goal of the “Backyard Hawks” league is multifaceted. Ultimately, the league and players would love all our Hawks to compete and win events at a National or greater level. However, everyone enjoys the social comradery, support, coaching and guidance in each other’s game play, skills, and strategy provided by players in this tier.
- When: Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm
- Starting January 9th
- Arrive early to warm up & develop skills.
- Cost
- Singles – $100 per person for 8 weeks of game play or 15$ per person nightly drop in.
- Doubles – $200 per team for 8 weeks of game play or 15$ per person nightly drop in.
- Additional Information:
- Singles game play runs every 2 weeks and alternates with Doubles game play every other week.
- Cornhole Seasons (tbd)
- September to December
- January to May
Tournaments
- March 3rd mid-season tournament
- April 28th season ending tournament
There will be a mid-season tournament and an end-of-season tournament. A portion of the league fees will be used towards the prizes and awards at each of the tournaments.
Stayed Tuned for more Info
“Backyard Pigeons” is our Tier 4 level of player. These players have a solid understanding of the game and most of the game strategy. They might be at the beginner towards intermediate skills level with their ability to carry out their intended gameplay. They may struggle with consistency and accuracy in their shots and are working to develop consistent and accurate game skills and strategy. At times, these players look unstoppable and like they can beat anyone, but in a subsequent game they can struggle. Some players may even go from a 4 Baggers to a Floor Baggers in a subsequent round.
The goal of the “Backyard Pigeons” league is multifaceted. Ultimately, the league and players would love all our Pigeons to fly the coop, aka move up into the Tier 3 “Backyard Hawks” level. However, everyone enjoys the social comradery, support, and guidance in each other’s game play, skills, and strategy provided by players in this tier.
- When: Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm
- Starting January 9th
- Arrive early to warm up & develop skills.
- Cost
- Singles – $100 per person for 8 weeks of game play or 15$ per person nightly drop in.
- Doubles – $200 per team for 8 weeks of game play or 15$ per person nightly drop in.
- Additional Information:
- Singles game play runs every 2 weeks and alternates with Doubles game play every other week.
- Cornhole Seasons (tbd)
- September to December
- January to May
Tournaments
- March 3rd mid-season tournament
- April 28th season ending tournament
There will be a mid-season tournament and an end-of-season tournament. A portion of the league fees will be used towards the prizes and awards at each of the tournaments.
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