Winter 2025 Cornhole Bay Shore

Additional Info

HOW TO JOIN SEMI PRO:

There are 2 ways to join;

• Franchise Group: A franchise group consists of exactly 2 men and 1 woman. They'll form the core of the franchise and will draft three additional players to their franchise.
• Draft Pool Player: These players agree to play for the franchise that drafts them.

In the case where franchise groups far exceed the number of draft pool players, a vote will be held to determine which groups are granted a franchise license.

Semi Pro is built for 8 franchises (48 total players, 32m/ 16f)

You cannot join Semi Pro and form a complete franchise of your choosing, nor can you only play of a certain franchise of your choosing. Draft pool players are agreeing to be drafted onto a franchise. Placement is not guaranteed. Players not drafted will be entered into the draft pool. Players who do not get selected to play will not have to pay.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Nov-01 Registration period begins
• Dec-08 Registration period ends
• Dec-09 Franchises established
• Dec-16 Preseason draft
• Dec-17 Team Identities created and jerseys ordered
• Jan-04 1st Tournament
• Feb-01 2nd Tournament
• Mar-01 3rd Tournament
• Apr-05 4th Tournament
• May 03 5th Tournament (Grand Finale)

SEMI PRO CONSTITUTION

The Semi Pro Constitution provides a framework for the government of Semi Pro. It is the contract between LI-Kick, Franchises and Players. It will create a level playing field, will offering stability to players and will not be changed without the agreement of the franchises.

ESTABLISHING FRANCHISES

• Semi Pro is built for 8 franchises.
• Players can join as a 'franchise group' or a 'draft pool' player.
• To join as a 'franchise group', you’ll need to join in a group of exactly 2m and 1f.
• 'Draft pool players' will get drafted onto a franchise and do not have a choice in the franchise they play for.
• The Franchise groups will each select 3 draft pool players (2m/1f) to create franchises of exactly 6 players each (4m/2)
• Players will belong to their franchise for the full Semi Pro year.
• Franchises will receive sublimated jerseys based on their team identity.

TOURNAMENTS

Each Tournament will have 4 divisions.

• Singles A (1 player per franchise)
• Singles B (1 player per franchise)
• Open Doubles (1 team per franchise)
• Mixed Doubles (1 team per franchise)

Each division will play a full round robin against the 7 other franchises. The Singles Division will play by the ACL Shootout rule, limiting each game to 10 rounds. After pool play the top 6 franchises (in each division) will advance to a single elimination bracket. Points will be awarded to each franchise based on their placement in each division. The franchise with the most points will determine the winner of each Semi Pro Tournament. All players agree to use scoremagic.

PLAYER MOVEMENT

These player movement rules ensure the Semi Pro structure is rigid enough to provide a competitive experience. Is if fair enough to allow the bottom teams the best chance of improving. It is flexible to accommodate our ‘real’ lives.

There will be a draft held the Wednesday before each tournament to fairly distribute players in the draft pool onto franchises that need players. The draft order is the inverse of the standings. (worst team picks first)

• Draft Pool: Players not selected in the initial draft will be a part of the Draft Pool. Draft pool players can be used by any franchise as a temporary 'sub' player whenever they need a player for a tournament. Players who want to join Semi Pro, but did not join at the start of the year, are also entered into the draft pool.
• Cuts: After each tournament a captain is allowed to make one cut from their franchise. The cut player is re-entered into the draft pool and must be replaced by a player from the draft pool.
• Withdraws: A player that doesn't 'vibe' with their franchise can withdraw and reenter the draft pool

-There is a potential to add expansion franchises based on demand and space.

LOCATION

All tournaments will be played at Great South Bay Brewery and use a 8 to 10 board set up.

GRAND FINALE

The Grand Finale is the 5th tournament and will determine the ultimate winner of Semi Pro. It may be played under slightly different rules or be a seeded tournament. Details TBD

PRICING

• There is a $60 joining fee.
• The joining fee will go to cover the cost of a sublimated team jersey.
• The cost to enter a tournament is $240 per franchise.
• A player that plays in all 5 tournaments will pay $260 for the full year of Semi Pro.

PRIZES

The winning franchise of each Semi Pro tournament will win the ceremonial prize of a Semi Pro cornhole bag and medal. They will also get the sign their names on the Semi Pro Mini-Board Plaque. The winners of the Grand Finale will keep the plaque. There are no cash prizes in Semi Pro.

FAQ:

Q: Is this like a Professional Cornhole League?

A: Kind of. We're trying to provide the highest level structured experience for our most dedicated players.

Frequently Asked Questions