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ACL AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Join us at Cabra Bowls for the inaugural ACL Australia NSW State Championships!The State Championships will take players to a new venue for ACL Australia - Cabra Bowls Club.
Located in the vibrant south-west Sydney district, Cabra Bowls is a Championship level venue that regularly hosts national elite bowling competitions. A short drive from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport and iconic harbour, the first NSW State Championship is sure to attract players from all of the local Sydney leagues 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 be crowned the first ever NSW Champion!
The event will consist of 2 competitions - singles and doubles.
Don’t be fooled though, just because you’ll be playing on pro equipment doesn’t mean you need to be pro to play! The structure of the tournament is designed to be inclusive to all skill levels, with players competing against opponents of a similar ability / win-loss record! Knockout brackets will be split into 3 tier levels, to give all players a realistic opportunity to get their hands on a coveted ACL Australia trophy!
ACL Australia hopes to encourage players that are yet to experience the elevated competition of the national Opens, by offering this state competition as a pathway to the upcoming National Open competitions in 2026.
Please note that this event is open to Australia and New Zealand residents only.
Venue Information
event & broadcast schedule
This event schedule is subject to change. While we strive to keep the posted schedule, start times can be delayed if prior tournaments run longer than expected.
All times listed are local to the area of the event.
EVENT SCHEDULE
day 1
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
9:00 AM
Venue doors open to players
Side entrance
9:30 AM
Official Welcome / Registration for Singles closes
10:00 AM
Open Singles Tournament
4 game Rounders - progressive round robin
1:00 PM
Open Singles
Tier 1, 2 and 3 double elimination tournaments
5:00 PM
Presentation for Open Singless
5:30 PM
Day 1 concludes
day 2
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
9:00 AM
Venue doors open to players
Side entrance
9:30 AM
Registration for Doubles closes
10:00 AM
Open Doubles Tournament
4 game rounders [12 round limit] - progressive round robin
1:00 PM
Open Doubles
Tier 1,2 and 3 double elimination tournaments
4:30 PM
Presentation for Open Doubles
5:00 PM
Day 2 concludes
Player INFORMATION
register for this eventRegistration Process
This registration process means that you can pay in AUD and you do not need to add money to your ACL wallet!
Please register using the following link: https://www.n1cornholegear.com.au/collections/nsw-state-championships-acl-australia
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you add your mobile number in international format, otherwise you will need to contact danielturner@iplaycornhole.com to update your phone number before you can register/add money to your digital ACL wallet. E.g. 61 499 999 999.
Pre-Registration
The schedule is subject to change.
Only one partner will need to register for Open Doubles.
All players must register individually for Open Singles.
You can register using the “Register” button above. Players must have (at a minimum) a Basic (free) ACL account to register (app.iplayacl.com).
Upgraded memberships for the 2024/25 new season can be purchased through the player portal under "My Account". Players must have money loaded into their ACL Digital Wallet to register.
Please double check your player profile and make sure all the correct information is listed including your current email address and mobile number for tournament 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 2024/25 ACL Player’s Guide.
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.
No drinks are allowed on the indoor green or in the grandstand under any circumstances.
Player Costs & Payouts
Each event at the ACL Australia NSW State Championship has a limited number of players that can register:
Open Singles: 64 players
Open Doubles: 32 teams
ENTRY FEE
Singles: AUD $40/player
Doubles: AUD $80/team
*Only one player needs to sign up for the Doubles team.
PAYOUTS
Minimum 50% payout in cash and prizes.
All registered players will also be eligible for lucky door prizes.
Tournament Format
Singles
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.
Doubles
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.
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.
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.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
Daniel Turner (Illawarra Cornhole League)
danielturner@iplaycornhole.com
Paul Clarke (Inner West Cornhole League)
Cabra Bowls
82 Longfield Street, Cabramatta, NSW, 2166, Australia
Established in 1951, Cabramatta Bowls Club has been an integral part of the local community for over 70 years and is home to several world champions.
It boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including both undercover synthetic and outdoor grass greens. Beyond the greens, Cabra Bowls features a Sports Lounge with a large screen for sports viewing, a members bar, and a function space for events.
Phone: (02) 9728 4344
venue website
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Hotel & Lodging
Information
Cabra Bowls has an existing relationship with the following local hotels. If you mention Cabra Bowls during booking (via telephone) you will get access to the best rates possible:
The William Inglis (https://www.williaminglis.com.au/)
The Holiday Inn Warwick Farm has generously offered a discounted rate of $249.00 per night with breakfast included for 1-2 people. To book, please contact Soph directly on reservations@holidayinnwarwickfarm.com.au or 02 9726 1222 (press 0 for Reception) to book the fixed rate and quote “Cabra Bowls Cornhole”.