EVENT INFORMATION
Players and guests: the information below has been provided to help you understand the event day details fully so that you can enjoy your day. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. PLEASE NOTE: I will likely not be able to respond quickly to emails, text messages or Facebook messages/tags once the event starts.
VENDORS
We will have a handful of vendors on site selling cornhole-related equipment and gear. Only approved vendors have permission to sell any products during this event.
ROLL CALL
Click the button to verify that you are accurately assigned to the correct events. Please email us IMMEDIATELY at [email protected] if there are any concerns.
EVENT ADDRESS & PARKING
Town & Country San Diego / 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
Town & Country charges $10 for all day parking. Validation will be at the concessions stand.
ACL Open will be held in the Golden State Ballroom
Town & Country charges $10 for all day parking. Validation will be at the concessions stand.
ACL Open will be held in the Golden State Ballroom
ADMISSION FEE
An event wristband is required of for ALL PLAYERS AND GUESTS 13 and over in age. Purchase these when you arrive at the event. Weekend wristbands cost $10 (good for all three days). The event wristband enters you into drawing for various prizes, including a $250 cash prize. Wristbands will be provided at the event and must be worn at all times.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages allowed, except water. Anyone caught in violation will be removed from the facility and will forfeit all entry fees and prizes won at the event.
TOWN & COUNTRY COVID MASK POLICY
The current COVID policy for Town & Country is that masks are “required” (unless actively eating or drinking) and that you do your best to socially distance. If that player/spectator is asked to leave for not wearing a mask again, they will be escorted out of the building, will not be allowed to return, and will not receive a refund. If you are feeling sick, stay home. By attending this event, you accept the information outlined in the COVID Waiver Agreement.
SPORTSMANSHIP
It's customary to shake hands after a game has completed. Friendly trash talk and banter is acceptable. Fighting or aggressive behavior of any kind will result in an immediate ejection from the tournament and forfeiture of entry fee and prizes for all events.
TEXT NOTIFICATIONS
Please make sure that you have your cell/mobile devices charged for the event. We will be using text messages to check in and to notify you of your game times and court numbers throughout the tournament. Log in to app.iplayacl.com > My Account to make sure your mobile number is accurate. See the video tutorials below. NOTE: A text message went out Thursday afternoon to all players registered. If you did not get the text then please check your profile.
Text to Check In For Events
For each event (except the ones listed below) you do NOT need to check in with the tournament director. Instead, you will receive a TEXT MESSAGE approximately 1 hour before your event start time. Follow the prompts for checking in on your phone. If you do NOT get a text message an hour before your scheduled start time then check with the tournament director to double check that you are registered for the event.
ACL Swap - walk up registration so it is assumed that is your check in
Crew Cups - only the captains will get the text message
ACL Swap - walk up registration so it is assumed that is your check in
Crew Cups - only the captains will get the text message
TEXT TO YOUR BRACKETS
If you are entered into a tournament then you will receive a link to the bracket in which you are competing. You can also check out the BRACKETS Page where we will post all bracket links. You will also get a link
TEXT FOR YOUR ASSIGNED MATCHES AND SCORE CONFIRMATIONS
When your game is ready, you will get a text message indicating your court number and opponent. Proceed to that court when you receive the text. If your opponent doesn't show up within 5 minutes then come let the tournament director know. When your score has been submitted, you will receive a Score Confirmation text. Verify that it's correct and let the tournament director know immediately if there is an error.
BAG TRACKER
The Bag Tracker is very important for competitive events like this. It helps us to gather round-by-round data so that we can adjust players to the most appropriate skill level. Please take a few moments to watch the video so you can learn how to use the Bag Tracker.
FIND EVENT DETAILS
REGISTERING FOR ACL SWAP OR SIT-N-GOS
EVENT START TIMES
TOURNAMENT FORMATS
ACL SWAP BLIND DRAW
SIGN UP BETWEEN 7:30AM-8:45AM ON FRIDAY. YOU MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT IN ORDER TO REGISTER
ACL Swap is a round robin format where you are paired up with a new partner each round. Every player will play four games during the round robin stage. Approximately 1/2 of the players will advance to a single elimination tournament.
CREW CUP SHOOTOUTS
Crew Cup Shootouts are 10 round matches. The tablet will track your rounds. The team that is leading at the end of 10 rounds is the winner. If there is a tie at the end of round 10 then teams will play sudden death rounds until there is a winner. If a team reaches 21pts before round 10 then they win the game.
ACL ROUNDERS
ACL Rounders is a Progressive Round Robin format where all teams are play 6 (or more) rounds against different opponents. The first-round opponents will be random. For each round after the first, teams will be matched up against another team with the same (or similar) record. 1-0 teams will play 1-0 teams. 3-1 teams will play 3-1 teams, or similar. After the 6th round, teams will be divided into 4 groups (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4). Players will receive their doubles bracket after rounders which will tell them which level they made it into. The 4 pools of each Level will be put in either 2 or 4 double elimination brackets for Singles depending on the number of entrants (see start times above).
DOUBLE ELIMINATION FORMAT
Women singles
Senior Singles
Crew Cup Shootouts (10 round matches)
Blind Draws (absolutely NO WALKERS)
Level 1-4 Singles and Doubles
SIGN UP BETWEEN 7:30AM-8:45AM ON FRIDAY. YOU MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT IN ORDER TO REGISTER
ACL Swap is a round robin format where you are paired up with a new partner each round. Every player will play four games during the round robin stage. Approximately 1/2 of the players will advance to a single elimination tournament.
CREW CUP SHOOTOUTS
Crew Cup Shootouts are 10 round matches. The tablet will track your rounds. The team that is leading at the end of 10 rounds is the winner. If there is a tie at the end of round 10 then teams will play sudden death rounds until there is a winner. If a team reaches 21pts before round 10 then they win the game.
ACL ROUNDERS
ACL Rounders is a Progressive Round Robin format where all teams are play 6 (or more) rounds against different opponents. The first-round opponents will be random. For each round after the first, teams will be matched up against another team with the same (or similar) record. 1-0 teams will play 1-0 teams. 3-1 teams will play 3-1 teams, or similar. After the 6th round, teams will be divided into 4 groups (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4). Players will receive their doubles bracket after rounders which will tell them which level they made it into. The 4 pools of each Level will be put in either 2 or 4 double elimination brackets for Singles depending on the number of entrants (see start times above).
DOUBLE ELIMINATION FORMAT
Women singles
Senior Singles
Crew Cup Shootouts (10 round matches)
Blind Draws (absolutely NO WALKERS)
Level 1-4 Singles and Doubles
BAG POLICY
You can bring and play with your own bags (no corn-filled bags and nothing that leaves a residue on the boards). They must be on the APPROVED ACL list. If you wish to challenge a set of bags then please do so before the start of the game.
PLAYER & SPECTATOR BEHAVIOR
We want everyone to have a great time and enjoy themselves. We've worked hard to provide you with an exciting and memorable experience where you can come, throw bags, compete, and meet or get re-acquainted with friends. All players abide by the ACL player and fan Code of Conduct. Any conduct we deem inappropriate will result in an immediate ejection for the facility and loss of entry fees and prize money up to that point. The tournament directors have the final call.
