Tournament Registration [Crew Cup] - ACL Australia Open #1 - Warilla Bowls Club

Join us at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club for the first ACL Australia Open of 2026.

ACL Australia Open #1 marks an exciting new chapter for the sport of cornhole in Australia. This three day event will include Open doubles, Open Singles and Crew Cup events!

Set against the stunning backdrop of New South Wales' beautiful South Coast, this national event promises to attract Australia’s best cornhole players.

All players will have the unique opportunity to compete on official pro-level cornhole equipment supplied by the American Cornhole League (ACL), as well as an opportunity to qualify for the 2026 WCO (World Cornhole Organisation) World Cup in Croatia!

EVENT SCHEDULE + START TIMES

DAY 1 

FRI., FEB. 20TH, 2025

12:00pm AEDT: Bump in and venue setup

5:00pm AEDT: Bump in complete - free practice available

6:00pm AEDT: Official Welcome / Crew Cup registration closes

6:30pm AEDT: Open Crew Cup Rounders - 4 game Rounders 

8:00pm AEDT: Open Crew Cup - Seeded single elimination tournament

9:00pm AEDT: Presentation for Crew Cup

DAY 2 

SAT., FEB. 21ST, 2025

9:00am AEDT: Venue Doors Open

9:30am AEDT: Registration Closes

10:00am AEDT: Open Singles Tournament (4 game rounders - progressive round robin)

2:00pm AEDT: Open Singles - Tier 1,2 and 3 double elimination tournaments

5:00pm AEDT: Presentation for Open Singles

DAY 3 

SUN., FEB. 22ND, 2025

9:00am AEDT: Venue Doors Open

9:30am AEDT: Registration Closes

10:00am AEDT: Open Doubles (4 game Rounders - progressive round robin)

1:00pm AEDT: Open Doubles - Tier 1,2 and 3 double elimination tournaments

4:30pm AEDT: Presentation for Open Doubles

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

Specific streaming times TBA. Follow the ACL Australia Facebook page for livestream schedule announcements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Daniel Turner (Illawarra Cornhole League)

danielturner@iplaycornhole.com

Ph: +61 405 308 334

CREATE AN ACL ACCOUNT

Watch this video to learn how to create a free ACL account, load money into your digital wallet, and register for events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLO1AHgi9Qg 

PRE-REGISTRATION 

The schedule is subject to change. 

Outside food and beverages are NOT permitted to enter the building.

Registration will open on the 8th of December 2025. Only one partner will need to register for Open Doubles. Only one player (team captain) will need to register for Open Crew Cup. All players must register individually for Open Singles . 

Registrations will be made through the N1 Cornhole Gear website - This registration process means that you can pay in AUD and you do not need to add money to your ACL wallet!

https://www.n1cornholegear.com.au

Please make sure that when you buy your tickets, you use the same email address that you also use for your ACL Player account.

If you haven't yet created an ACL Player Profile yet, please reach out to ACL Australia Tournament Director danielturner@iplaycornhole.com for assistance. Remember to use the international format when adding your mobile number e.g. 61 499 999 999 not 0499 999 999 or you will have issues logging in.

Note that there is no need to register for the tournament through the ACL App, this will be done for you within 48 hours of completing your registration on this page.

Upgraded ACL memberships for the 2025/26 new season can be purchased through the ACL player portal. Once logged in, click on "My Account", then “Player Membership”. 

Please double check your player profile and make sure all the correct information is listed including your mobile number for text alerts (include country code) e.g. 61 499 999 999.

Players must abide by the rules and regulations including the Player Conduct section of the ACL Rules and Regulations.

Once online registration closes, players are still able to sign up in person at the directors table if there are spots remaining. Walk up registration closes 30 minutes prior to event start time. There will be NO registrations added within 30 minutes of the event start.

Smoking/Vaping/Chewing/Dipping is strictly prohibited inside the venue. If any player or spectator is caught smoking/vaping/chewing/dipping, they will be asked to immediately leave the event without a refund.

PLAYER COST & PAYOUTS DROPDOWN 

Each event at the ACL Australia Open #1 is limited in the number of players/teams that can register:

Open Singles: 96 players

Open Doubles: 48 teams

Open Crew Cup: 24 teams

ENTRY FEE 

Open Singles: AUD $50/player 

Open Doubles: AUD $100/team*

Open Crew Cup: AUD $160/team** 

*Only one player needs to sign up for the Doubles team.

**Only one player (team captain) needs to sign up for the Crew Cup team. 

***Cost of registration for Open Crew Cup is AUD $160 per TEAM, not per player 

PAYOUT

Minimum 50% payout in cash and prizes. Additional prizes TBA.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT 

Open Doubles

Open Doubles will follow a two-stage tournament structure. Stage 1 will be the ACL Rounders format. This is a Progressive Round Robin format where all teams are put in a pool. 4+ rounds will be played by each team. The first-round opponents will be randomly chosen. For each round after the first, players 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 final round, teams will be divided into 2 or 3 ‘Tiers’ (depending on the number of total teams) based on the Rounders results. Tier 1 is the highest, followed by Tier 2 and Tier 3 (if applicable). Each Tier will compete in a separate double elimination tournament.

Open Singles

Open Singles will follow a two-stage tournament structure. Stage 1 will be the ACL Rounders format. This is a Progressive Round Robin format where all players are put in a pool.  4+ rounds will be played by each player. The first-round opponents will be randomly chosen. For each round after the first, players will be matched up against another player with the same or similar record. 1-0 players will play another 1-0 player. 3-1 players will play 3-1 players, or similar. 

After the final round, players will be divided into 2 or 3 ‘Tiers’ (depending on the number of total players) based on the Rounders results. Tier 1 is the highest, followed by Tier 2 and Tier 3 (if applicable). Each Tier will compete in a separate double elimination tournament.

Open Crew Cup (State teams)

Open Crew Cup will follow a two-stage tournament structure. Stage 1 will follow the ACL Round Robin Format. 4+ rounds will be played by each team, with all match-ups randomly generated. 

After the final round, all teams will be seeded into a single elimination tournament to determine the winner. There are no Tiers for the second stage of this event.

What is Crew Cup?

Crew Cup requires 4 players per team, with two players from each team on either side of the board. 

Each player gets two bags and alternates throws. Player 1 - 1st and 3rd bag, Player 2 - 2nd and 4th bag. Players 3 and 4 from each team will be at the other end of the court. They will submit the round score, collect the bags, and throw the bags back to the other end of the court (following the same pattern).

EQUIPMENT  

The ACL Australia Open will be played on ACL Australia Pro cornhole sets of boards. Players can only use bags that have an ACL ‘Comp’ or ACL ‘Pro’ Stamp.

N1 Cornhole Gear will supply ACL Stamped bags for players that wish to borrow bags for the tournament. There will also be ACL Stamped bags for sale before and during the tournament.

SET UP ACL PUSH NOTIFICATIONS 

Watch this video to learn how to set up push notifications on the ACL Player app. Enabling push notifications will ensure you are notified of important tournament details such as court assignments. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34mCFqxqVkc 

VENUE INFORMATION

Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club

Address: Jason Ave, Barrack Heights NSW 2528

Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club is the perfect place for family, friends and food.

With state-of-the-art facilities including a Platinum Plus TAB, a gaming lounge and plenty of dining options to choose from. From classic bistro and café offerings to mouthwatering hand-stretched pizzas and big burgers that are bigger on flavour, Warilla Bowls has the perfect dish for everyone.

Relax and dine in modern and refurbished surroundings indoors or the atmospheric alfresco Lagoon Street space, all while the kids enjoy modern playgrounds built for the imagination to run wild.

The Club is also home to three newly renovated function spaces. Award-Winning Diamonds Reception Centre, a function space that can hold up to 300 people, overlooking the stunning Little Lake and Warilla Beach, that looks magnificent at sunset.

Those looking for a getaway need to look no further than onsite accommodation Barrack Point Holidays, with all the peace of a coastal holiday and the convenience of the Club within walking distance.

Warilla Bowls houses a spectacular eight rink Indoor Bowling Green that is a sight to see, with the public invited to have a casual and fun roll-up.

Great fun at the club for everyone!

Website: https://warillabowls.com.au/ 

Phone: (02) 4295 9595

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

https://barrackpointholidays.com.au/ 

https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area/accommodation