11:00 a.m.  Doors will open for teams to start checking-in and submit their donations. Players will also receive a grab bag with a few goodies and a $20 voucher for The Gurkha Lounge Restaurant that they can use on the day of the event.

Noon - Random round robin starts.

3:00 p.m. (approximately) - Teams are divided into two brackets for the single elimination portion of the tournament

4:00 p.m. - Cornhole for Hospice 50/50 draw takes place (winner does not need to be present)

4:45 p.m. - Winner's presentation! The winner of both divisions will be announced and presented with their prize!

Absolutely! This tournament is meant to be fun while raising essential funds for hospice care in Chatham-Kent. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us in this exciting new event!

If you’re new to the game, check out this quick video from the American Cornhole Association: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ByOwj4dlEg.

As this Tournament is based on two-player teams, you do need to be part of a team to play in Cornhole for Hospice. However, if you cannot find a teammate, we are happy to help! Please contact Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation at foundation@chathamkenthospice.com and if another player is interested in registering as an individual, we’ll pair you up!

There is no registration fee, however, as space is limited, teams are required to raise a minimum of $300 ($150 per person) in pledges to secure their place in the Cornhole for Hospice tournament. If players are unable to raise the full amount in pledges, they must pay the balance themselves.

For every $100 in pledges raised, each team member will receive a ballot to win a set of custom cornhole boards with bags valued at $650!

To keep the day's events on a schedule we must limit the number of teams that can participate in the Cornhole for Hospice fundraiser. Having a minimum amount of pledges that teams must raise and donate ensures that the event raises the funds necessary for Hospice to offer its services free of charge to Hospice families.

Yes! Donations/pledges of $10 or more are eligible for an income tax receipt as long as Hospice receives the donor’s full name and address. Receipts will be mailed to donors after the event date.

No. As space is limited, we suggest registering your team as soon as possible. You may register online or complete the paper form here.

You do need to submit a minimum of $300 in pledges per team at check-in on the day of the event. If players are unable to raise the full amount in pledges, they must pay the balance themselves.

The event is being held at the Everest Convention Centre which is home to The Gurkha Lounge Restaurant. The restaurant will be open and all players will receive a $20 voucher to use at The Gurkha Lounge Restaurant on the day of the tournament (March 2, 2024). Their menu is available online here: https://everestconventioncentre.ca/the-gurkha-lounge-restaurant/menu/.

$500 cash – to the winning team of the top bracket

$250 cash – to the winning team of the bottom bracket

Custom Cornhole boards valued at $650 – winner will be selected by random draw of ballots. Teams will receive two ballots for every $100 in pledges collected. This draw is only open to registered players.

Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation will also be running a 50/50 event with the final draw taking place at the tournament. Everyone in the community is welcome to purchase tickets for their chance to win up to $12,500 in cash!

Scoring for each round takes place after each team has thrown all four bags.

Teams receive 1 point for each bag on the board and 3 points for each bag that went in the hole. Cornhole is scored by cancelation scoring, meaning you receive the points your team scores minus your opponent’s points. For example, if Team #1 has two bags on the board and one bag went in the hole, and Team #2 has one bag on the board, then Team #1 will score 4 points on that round.

Bags are disqualified if they hit the ground before landing on the board or if the bag is on the board but touching the ground. If a bag gets knocked off the board during play, it is disqualified.

You will play at least four games.

First, teams will play in a random round robin. After the round robin, players will be divided into two brackets and play at least one more game in a single elimination tournament. The winner of each bracket will receive a prize.

All money raised through Cornhole for Hospice will stay in Chatham-Kent and go towards providing Hospice care in our community.

Your support makes a big difference to our families. You help provide meals to residents and snacks to visitors. Hospice relies on ongoing donations to cover expenses not covered by government funding. Approximately 62% of our operating costs are covered by donations. You keep the residents comfortable by covering the cost of utilities and you help cover other operating costs.

Maximizing every dollar donated is our priority. We do this by partnering with St. Andrew’s Residence and utilizing more than 175 volunteers in a variety of roles.