On the Courts
A cornhole player/team while in competition, shall make no disturbing noises or movements that would distract the opponent or players on surrounding courts. Other inappropriate behavior would include profanity, abusive language, obscene gestures, flipping bags, etc.
Penalties
A player may call on a S.I.C. Official to enforce a rule at any time. If the S.I.C. Official deems action is required:
– The first offense shall call for a warning from the Official.
– A second offense shall call for a second and final warning.
– A third offense shall call for forfeiture of the game being played.
– Any further offenses may call for disqualification from the Tournament/Event.
Sportsmanship
Any cornhole player who indulges in heckling or unfair rooting, uses profanity or abusive language, makes obscene gestures, or exhibits any other form of un-sportsmanlike conduct toward other players, S.I.C. Officials, venue workers, or others who are in the area of the courts, shall be subject to expulsion from the Tournament/Event and from the event site.
Giving/Receiving Player Advice
It is legal for a teammate or spectator to provide advice on bag position and/or next pitch recommendation.
Alcohol, Tobacco Products, and Illegal Controlled Substances:
Illegal Controlled Substances are NOT permitted at any event/tournament/match.
Venue permitting, players can drink alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages while playing, but drinks must be placed in a safe zone, or on a drink stand/holder.
The use of alcohol or any form of tobacco while in the confines of the courts may be prohibited for all contestants, at the discretion of S.I.C./venue.
Cell Phones:
The use of cell phones while in the confines of the courts may be prohibited for all contestants, officials, and scorekeepers at the discretion of S.I.C.
Audio & Visual
The use of audio and visual equipment in the confines of the event premises may be used by the league. Your presence in the filming/photography area constitutes consent to be recorded/photographed