About Cornhole

Cornhole is one of the newest sport offerings for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Teams of two score points by tossing beanbags toward a long, flat board. A game is completed when one team reaches 21 points (or is ended due to time constraints).

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2026 Competition Options

Athletes will compete at Summer Games at UW-Whitewater. Teams will be assigned divisions prior to the event based on qualifying scores from scrimmages, and from the Corn Hole Assessment Test (CHAT).

Based on feedback from the 2022 State Cornhole Tournament, SOWI has changed the Cornhole event offerings moving forward.

• Level 1 – Rules remain the same. Played on a 21ft court. The difference between the total points scored by each team in a half inning will be awarded to the team with the highest score.
• Level 2 – A more challenging event for teams of higher ability. Played on a 27ft court with points calculated by total cancellation. The difference between the total points scored by each team in a half inning will be awarded to the team with the highest score.
• Unified – Unified teams will be comprised of one athlete and one unified partner. Unified Cornhole shall be played on a 27ft court and follow the same point system as Level 2.
• Developmental – An event offering for athletes that do not have the strength to throw the corn bag the full length of a 27ft court. Developmental Cornhole shall be played on a 18ft court and follow the same point system as Level 2.

Events Offered

• Traditional Coed Doubles
• Unified Coed Doubles

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Important Dates

• Intent to Play Deadline: March 1
• Medical Deadline: April 15

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2026 District Competition

2026 State Competition

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Rules & Forms

• 2025 SOWI Cornhole Rules
• 2026 SOWI Intent to Play Form – Coming Soon!
  2026 Regional/District Registration Form – Coming Soon!
• 2026 Summer Games Registration Form – Coming Soon!
• Special Needs Form
• Athlete Assessment Scorecard