Cornhole is the newest official sport with Special Olympics Minnesota. The basic principle is attempting to toss bags into the hole on a board to score points. Cornhole provides people the opportunity to have social interaction in a non-physical setting, as well as gaining self-confidence.

Participants will be divisioned by Special Olympics Minnesota based on ability level and age to give them a competitive experience.

This sport offers a Unified option. This gives individuals both with and without intellectual disabilities a chance to compete on the same team.

Events

Singles: One athlete per team
Modified Singles: One athlete per team
Doubles: Two athletes per team
Modified Doubles: Two athletes per team
Unified Doubles: Two players per team
Modified Unified Doubles: Two players per team

Traditional events will be played with the boards 27 feet apart.
Modified events will be played with the boards 18 feet apart.

Competition Season

Cornhole competitions take place in September-October.

Become a coach!

All coaches and Unified partners who work with our athletes need to be Level 1 certified. We also offer additional trainings (Level 2) for each sport for coaches that want more sport-specific education. These trainings can be found through the Special Olympics Registration Portal, where you can begin your journey or, if you’re a current coach and/or Unified partner, update your certifications.

Coaching resources