Join us at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club for the first ACL Australia Open of 2027.

ACL Australia Open #1 marks an exciting new season for the sport of cornhole in Australia. This three day event will include an ACL Swap, Open doubles, Open Singles and new for 2027 - the Women's Championship!

Set against the spectacular backdrop of the NSW South Coast, this national event is set to draw some of the finest cornhole players from Australia, New Zealand and beyond!

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 2027 WCO (World Cornhole Organisation) World Cup in Croatia! *Applies to Australian citizens only (Qualification details to come from the Australian Cornhole Federation)

EVENT SCHEDULE + START TIMES

DAY 1 - FRIDAY FEB 5TH

12:00pm AEDT - Organisers bump equipment.

6:00pm AEDT - Meet and greet on the indoor bowling green.

7:00pm AEDT - ACL Swap tournament.

10:00pm AEDT - Tournament concludes for Day 1.

DAY 2 SATURDAY FEB 6TH

9:00am AEDT - Venue Doors Open.

9:30am AEDT - Official Welcome / Registration Closes.

10:00am AEDT - Open Singles tournament (5 game Rounders - progressive round robin).

1:00pm AEDT - **lunch break**

1:30pm AEDT - Open Singles (Tier 1,2 and 3 double elimination tournaments).

6:00pm AEDT - Open Singles Presentation.

7:00pm AEDT - Women's Singles tournament.

10.00pm AEDT Tournament concludes for Day 2.

DAY 3 - SUNDAY FEB 7TH

9:00am AEDT - Venue Doors Open.

9:30am AEDT - Registration Closes.

10:00am AEDT - Open Doubles Tournament (5 game rounders - progressive round robin).

12:30pm AEDT - **lunch break**

1:30pm AEDT - Open Doubles - Tier 1,2 and 3 double elimination tournaments.

4:30pm AEDT - Presentation for Open Doubles.

5:00pm AEDT - Bump out to begin.

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS

Daniel Turner (Illawarra Cornhole League) & Paul Clarke (Inner Western Sydney Cornhole League)

Email: danielturner@iplaycornhole.com

Ph: +61 405 308 334

CREATE AN ACL ACCOUNT

First, download the new ACL Cornhole App via your preferred app store.

Click on the links below to be redirected to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store:

Android (Google Play store) :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aclapp.mobile 

iOS (App Store) :

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/the-cornhole-app/id6752613073 

New players: once you’ve downloaded the app, click on ‘Sign Up’ at the top of the homepage and follow the prompts. Be sure to enable notifications so that you receive live tournament notifications.

Existing players: if you already have an ACL account, simply click on the ‘Login’ Button at the top of the homepage and enter your email address + password. Be sure to enable notifications so that you receive live tournament notifications.

PRE-REGISTRATION 

The schedule is subject to change. 

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

Registration will open on the 17th October 2027. Only one partner will need to register for Open Doubles. All players must register individually for Open Singles, Swap and The Women’s Championship. 

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 use your ACL digital wallet!

https://www.n1cornholegear.com.au/collections/acl-australia-open-1-2027 

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, and need assistance, please reach out to ACL Australia Tournament Director danielturner@iplaycornhole.com for assistance. 

Note that there is no need to register for the tournament through the ACL App, this will be done for you within 72 hours of completing your registration via the N1 website.

Upgraded ACL memberships for the 2026/27 new season can be purchased through the ACL app. Once logged in, click on "My Account", then “Upgrade Player”. 

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.

Link to download the new Cornhole app + FAQs:

Iplaycornhole.com/app 

PLAYER COST & PAYOUTS

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

ACL Swap: 96 players

Open Singles: 96 players

Open Doubles: 48 teams

ENTRY FEE 

ACL Swap: AUD $40/player

Open Singles: AUD $50/player 

Open Doubles: AUD $100/team*

Women’s Championship $30/player

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

PAYOUT

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

TOURNAMENT FORMAT DROPDOWN

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. 5 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.

ACL Swap

Swap will follow a two-stage tournament structure. Stage 1 will be the Rounders format. Players get a new partner for each match in the rounders phase. 

4+ rounds will be played by each player. Partners and opponents will be randomly chosen. 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.

Women’s Championship

New for 2027 is the Women’s Championship!

This SINGLES event will also 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, all teams will be seeded into a single elimination tournament to determine the champion. There are no Tiers for the second stage of this event.

EQUIPMENT DROPDOWN 

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.

Note: there is no restriction on the year in which your bags were stamped. For example, bags with a 2023 ACL stamp are acceptable.

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.

VENUE INFORMATION

Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club 

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

HOTEL & LINKS

https://barrackpointholidays.com.au/ 

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