Quick guide
The answers players ask for most, on one page. For every detail, read the Player Guide.
Points by finish
Points for every finish at every level. Higher Series earn more at Region and State Events.
Club events
| Finish | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 25 |
| 2nd | 24 |
| 3rd | 23 |
| 4th | 22 |
| 5th–6th | 21 |
| 7th–8th | 20 |
| 9th–12th | 19 |
| 13th–16th | 18 |
| 17th–24th | 17 |
| 25th–32nd | 16 |
| 33rd–48th | 15 |
| 49th–64th | 14 |
| 65th–96th | 13 |
| 97th and below | 12 |
Region events
| Finish | Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 250 | 200 | 150 |
| 2nd | 240 | 192 | 144 |
| 3rd | 230 | 184 | 138 |
| 4th | 220 | 176 | 132 |
| 5th–6th | 210 | 168 | 126 |
| 7th–8th | 200 | 160 | 120 |
| 9th–12th | 190 | 152 | 114 |
| 13th–16th | 180 | 144 | 108 |
| 17th–24th | 170 | 136 | 102 |
| 25th–32nd | 160 | 128 | 96 |
| 33rd–48th | 150 | 120 | 90 |
| 49th–64th | 140 | 112 | 84 |
| 65th–96th | 130 | 104 | 78 |
| 97th and below | 120 | 96 | 72 |
State Events
| Finish | Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 500 | 400 | 300 |
| 2nd | 480 | 384 | 288 |
| 3rd | 460 | 368 | 276 |
| 4th | 440 | 352 | 264 |
| 5th–6th | 420 | 336 | 252 |
| 7th–8th | 400 | 320 | 240 |
| 9th–12th | 380 | 304 | 228 |
| 13th–16th | 360 | 288 | 216 |
| 17th–24th | 340 | 272 | 204 |
| 25th–32nd | 320 | 256 | 192 |
| 33rd–48th | 300 | 240 | 180 |
| 49th–64th | 280 | 224 | 168 |
| 65th–96th | 260 | 208 | 156 |
| 97th and below | 240 | 192 | 144 |
Everyone tied in a placement group earns the same points. An event needs 6 Singles players or 6 Doubles teams to award points. Members earn points; non-members keep their place but earn none.
What counts
Points count from Nov 1 to Apr 30. Your best results count at each level.
ClubWeekly
Play as many Club events as you like. Your best 2 results each week count, up to 52 for the season. Weeks start Monday at 12:00 a.m.
RegionMonthly
Your best Region Singles finish and best Region Doubles finish each month count. Your best 4 months of each count. Play any Region.
StateTwo State Events
Your better Singles finish and better Doubles finish from the two State Events count. The Championships in May crown titles and add no points.
Most you can earnSeason maximum
- Series 1: 4,300 points
- Series 2: 3,700 points
- Series 3: 3,100 points
Qualifying for the Championships
Five things to check off by the end of the season.
- A 2026–27 Series membership
- 21 Club event results
- 3 Region Singles results
- 3 Region Doubles results
- 2+2 Of those, at least 2 Singles and 2 Doubles in your home Region
Good to know
- Your home Region is where you live. Border players use their Club's Region.
- Results count from Nov 1 to Apr 30. The Championships are in May 2027.
- Members can track every step on the Qualification page and in My Season.
Series 1, 2 and 3
You're placed from your Scoreholio stats, so you compete against players at your level.
- Series 1 Placement score 755 and up (about 8.30 PPR and up). ACL Pro and Regional Pro players are Series 1.
- Series 2 Placement score 555–754 (about 6.76 to 8.29 PPR).
- Series 3 Placement score under 555 (under about 6.76 PPR). New players with few rounds start here.
How it works
- Your score comes from your Scoreholio 120-day PPR, adjusted a little for SPR. A director confirms your Series.
- Series are reviewed monthly. Play well and you move up; a move down needs two monthly reviews in a row.
- Doubles teams play at the higher partner's Series.
- At events with a bracket for each Series you may play up, never down.
What your Rating means
One number from 0 to 1000 that shows where you stand, and decides your Series.
Your Rating sets your Series
- Series 1 Rating 755 and up.
- Series 2 Rating 555 to 754.
- Series 3 Rating under 555.
Where it comes from
At first, from your Scoreholio 120-day PPR, adjusted a little for your SPR. After 40 rounds in the Series, your Season Rating takes over. Same 0 to 1000 scale.
Good to know
- Your Rating is not your points. Points come from finishes and decide the standings; your Rating decides your Series.
- A director confirms your Series, and takes a closer look within 20 points of a line. Reviewed monthly: moving up is quick, moving down takes two reviews in a row.
- Under 20 rounds in 120 days: Series 3, checked again after 4 Club weeks. ACL Pro and Regional Pro: Series 1.
Membership
Anyone can play Series Club events. Members earn the points.
Membership
$40 through Dec 31, then $50 until Feb 28
Online adds a small processing fee ($1.50). Or pay a Series director in cash with no fee.
What you get
- Series points, statewide standings and a shot at the Championships
- Women's, Senior (55+) and Junior (15 and under) Circuit standings
- A membership card and your season stats on the website
- $20 of your membership goes to the Club you pick
Good to know
- Juniors 15 and under are free with a member parent (otherwise $20).
- For New York residents and players within 25 miles of the New York border.
- Join any time before sales close and your results since Nov 1 count.
- Memberships are non-refundable.
Season dates
Mark these on your calendar.
- Oct 1
- Memberships open ($40)
- Nov 1
- Points start counting
- Dec 31
- Last day for the $40 membership
- Jan 1
- Membership goes to $50
- Feb 28
- Membership sales close
- Apr 30
- Last day to earn points
- May 2027
- New York State Cornhole Championships
Each scoring week starts Monday at 12:00 a.m. Your best 2 Club results that week count.
Questions players ask
What players ask most about the Series.
- What is the NYS Cornhole Series?
- New York's competitive statewide cornhole league. Members play weekly Club events, monthly Region events and two State Events, earn Series points, appear in the statewide standings and chase titles at the New York State Cornhole Championships.
- Do I need a membership to play?
- No. Anyone can enter Series Club events. Members are the ones who earn points, appear in the standings and can qualify for the Championships.
- How much is a membership?
- $40 through December 31, then $50 from January 1 to February 28, when sales close. Online adds a small processing fee ($1.50 on a standard membership). Juniors 15 and under join free with a member parent or guardian; otherwise a junior membership is $20. Memberships are non-refundable.
- When does the season run?
- Points count from November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The New York State Cornhole Championships are in May 2027.
- Where does my membership money go?
- $20 of each adult membership ($10 for a paid junior) goes to the Club you choose. The rest runs the Series: the website and standings, awards and jerseys, State Events and the Championships.
- How do I earn points?
- Your best 2 Club results each week count, your best Region finish each month counts (best 4 months), and your better finish from the two State Events counts, for Singles and Doubles.
- Which Series will I play in?
- Series 1, 2 or 3, based on your Scoreholio stats from the last 120 days. A director confirms your placement, and Series are reviewed monthly, so you can play your way up.
- Can I join if I don't live in New York?
- Yes, if you live within 25 miles of the New York border in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Ontario or Quebec. A Series admin confirms where you live, and your Club sets your Region. Players from farther away can still play Series events without earning points.
- How do I qualify for the Championships?
- A current membership plus 21 Club results, 3 Region Singles and 3 Region Doubles, with at least 2 of each Region type in your home Region.
- What bags can I use?
- Any resin-filled bag that meets the size and weight limits is legal. Corn-filled bags aren't. All Series events are scored on Scoreholio.
- Do events pay out?
- Yes. Each director sets the payout for their events and announces it before the event, along with the entry fee, so you know what's paid before you enter. Both are on the event page.
- How do I start a Series Club or run events?
- Apply to be a Club or Region Director. The director fee is $50 a season and includes your $40 Player Membership, and you don't need Scoreholio Pro.
- I paid a director in cash. How do I get my membership card?
- The director records your membership and your card is emailed to you if you gave an email. You can also sign in with the email or phone number they entered.