REGISTRATION for the capital city cornhole classic has closed. ​

You can still register for the Youth Bracket ($15) and All-Level Singles Bracket ($20) on the day of the tournament. Registration/check-in for these brackets is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the registration tent.

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Featuring competitive, intermediate and social team divisions, as well as single and youth divisions, this tournament is for veteran and beginner players alike. 

The event also offers craft beer, local food trucks, and activities for the whole family, including the Pioneer Trust Bank Cornhole Challenge Course, lawn games, and more.

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The basics

Capital City Cornhole Classic

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Lawn of the Oregon State Capitol

900 Court Street NE In Salem

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Player check-in from 9-9:45 a.m. 

Spectator admission is free!

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Why it matters?

This tournament is a fundraiser for Shangri-La, a 501c3 non-profit human services organization helping individuals with disabilities and families with disadvantages reach their full potential. Proceeds from the 2021 tournament will help open a residential treatment home for adults with chronic mental illness. 

Learn more about this important need

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Masks + COVID-19 Precautions

Per the Governor's order and due to the transmissibility of the Delta variant, regardless of vaccine status and the open-air venue, players and spectators are required to wear a face covering when they are within 6 feet of another attendee, other than those within your immediate household or when you are actively eating or drinking.

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If you do not want to comply with this precaution, please do not register to attend. If you have already registered and do not want to comply, please email: community@shangrila-or.org to request a partial refund.

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Sanitation stations will be set-up throughout the venue and sanitizing will be done regularly at the score tent, eating area, challenge course, and registration tent. 

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Food and drink

This year Hooked on Food and Grindz Hawaiian Food Truck will be serving up delicious eats throughout the tournament. Furthermore, Ratchet Brewery will be on-site to meet all of your cold beverage needs.

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Comforts

The venue offers many grassy and shady spaces to retreat to between games. Bring your own lawn chairs and pop-up tents. Stakes cannot be used to secure pop-up tents, so please bring an alternative method for securing your tent. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are available on-site. 

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Parking

Free, on-street parking is available on many of the streets around the venue. 

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Lodging

The Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn is offering Cap City players a special room rate of $132/night. Book before August 12 to secure this rate. To make your reservation, call the hotel at (503) 585-3332 and request a room with the Shangri-La Capital City Cornhole Classic rate.

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Questions? Need help? Want to help?

Sign-Up to Volunteer

Contact: Ashley Erb, Director of Community Engagement

community@shangrila-or.org

503-581-1732, x328

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2021 tournament timeline, format and registration

Before you register, scroll down to read important information on timeline and format.

ADVANCED TEAM DIVISION 

in partnership with RALI-Oregon

Who should play in this division? This player can execute sliding the bag and airmailing the bag as needed. Player fully understands game strategy and likely plays and practices on a regular basis. 

Scoreholio SPR: 60 and above.

ACL Dekaround: 71-120.

ACL Skill Level: Advanced, Competitive

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FORMAT

Pick your own partner. Bring your own bags (cannot be corn or powder filled). 5 game guarantee. Teams are blind drawn into a section for round robin play. The top 2-4 teams (depending on how many sections we fill) from each section advance to a double elimination bracket. Teams are blind drawn into the double elimination bracket. 

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SCORE REPORTING

Due to limited internet connectivity and power at the venue, teams are required to manually report their score to a scoring tent immediately after each match.

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PRICE AND REGISTRATION

Registration Closed

Early Bird: $80 (July 6 - August 15)

Regular Price: $90 (August 16 - September 3)

Registration includes a player swag bag and t-shirt discount code (sent in registration confirmation email). Registration closes September 3 at 10 p.m. 

Registration is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another team.

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PRIZES

Prize packages are awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the double elimination bracket. As a charity tournament, cash payout is minimal and prize packages include items donated by local business. 

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INTERMEDIATE TEAM DIVISION

in partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management

Who should play in this division? This player generally understands game strategy, but may struggle with consistency. At times this player looks like they can beat anyone, but then in a subsequent game or round can struggle. This player has a feel for the distance needed to toss the bag, but can be erratic in getting the bag to consistently be in the middle of the board.

Scoreholio SPR: 59 and below

ACL Dekaround: 31-70

ACL Skill Level: Competitive, Intermediate

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FORMAT

Pick your own partner. Bring your own bags (cannot be corn or powder filled). 5 game guarantee. Teams are blind drawn into a section for round robin play. The top 2-4 teams (depending on how many sections we fill) from each section advance to a double elimination bracket. Teams are blind drawn into the double elimination bracket. 

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SCORE REPORTING

Due to limited internet connectivity and power at the venue, teams are required to manually report their score to a scoring tent immediately after each match.

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PRICE AND REGISTRATION

Registration Closed

Early Bird: $80 (July 6 - August 15)

Regular Price: $90 (August 16 - September 3)

Registration includes a player swag bag and t-shirt discount code (sent in registration confirmation email). Registration closes September 3 at 10 p.m. 

Registration is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another team.

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PRIZES

Prize packages are awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the double elimination bracket. As a charity tournament, cash payout is minimal and prize packages include items donated by local business. 

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SOCIAL TEAM DIVISION

Who should play in this division? This player has limited experience with the game and usually has very little control over where the bag is going. Some players have a feel for the distance needed to toss the bag, but can be erratic in getting the bag to consistently be in the middle of the board.

ACL Dekaround: 30 and below

ACL Skill Level: Intermediate, Novice

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FORMAT

Pick your own partner. Bring your own bags. 3 game guarantee. Teams play one warm-up game and then are blind drawn into a double elimination bracket. 

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SCORE REPORTING

Due to limited internet connectivity and power at the venue, teams are required to manually report their score to a scoring tent immediately after each match.

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PRICE AND REGISTRATION

Registration Closed

Early Bird: $40 (July 6 - August 15)

Regular Price: $50 (August 16 - September 3)

Registration includes a player swag bag and t-shirt discount code (sent in registration confirmation email). Registration closes September 3 at 10 p.m. 

Registration is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another team.

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PRIZES

Prize packages are awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the double elimination bracket. As a charity tournament, cash payout is minimal and prize packages include items donated by local business. 

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AFTERNOON BONUS BRACKETS

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SINGLES BRACKET

Prefer to play solo. Didn't advance to the bracket in your division, but want to keep playing? Register to play in the singles bracket in the afternoon. This bracket is open to all skill levels.

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FORMAT

Bring your own bags. 2 game guarantee. Max 24 players are blind drawn into a double elimination bracket. 

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SCORE REPORTING

Due to limited internet connectivity and power at the venue, players are required to manually report their score to a scoring tent immediately after each match.

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PRICE AND REGISTRATION

$20 per player. You can pre-register for this bracket until September 3 at 10 p.m. or you can register on the day of the tournament (spots pending).

Registration is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another player.

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PRIZES

Prize packages are awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the double elimination bracket. No cash payout.

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YOUTH BRACKET

Youth ages 8-15 and all skill levels are invited to play in our youth bracket. 

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FORMAT

Bring your own bags. 2 game guarantee. Max 16 players are blind drawn into a double elimination bracket. 

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SCORE REPORTING

Due to limited internet connectivity and power at the venue, players are required to manually report their score to a scoring tent immediately after each match.

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PRICE AND REGISTRATION

$15 per player. You can pre-register for this bracket until September 3 at 10 p.m. or you can register on the day of the tournament (spots pending).

Registration is non-refundable. Registration may be transferred to another player.

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PRIZES

Prize packages are awarded to the top 3 teams at the end of the double elimination bracket. No cash payout. 

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2021 Partners

click logos to visit our partners' websites

B.C. Towing

Chinook Winds Casino Resort

Doolette Custom

Michael Kemry

Janet Yousey

Andre Veillet

Ashley Erb 

Jennifer Manning

AmeriTitle - Silverton

Michael Norman

Winkle's What Nots

Vicki Caldwell

Eileen Wolfe

Wilco 

Chinook Winds Casino Resort

Caesar the Llama

Gerber Gear

Ticor Title - Salem

Shutterbug

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Straight from New York Pizza

Jake French

Eileen Wolfe

Jan Frank

Bob's Red Mill

Tiffani Olsen

James Lindekugel

Winifred Ju

LifeSource Natural Foods

Holly Pharms

Elizabeth Fraumeni

Aalicea Dominguez

Northwest Rehabilitation Associates

Gerry Blakney 

Graphic Ink 

Mid Valley Quilt Guild

PCS - Plasma Cutting Specialties

R and R Tree Services

Valley Credit Union 

TOURNAMENT Partnership opportunities

Over 200 players and many more spectators are expected to attend the Capital City Cornhole Classic. Get your business or organization involved in this unique community event. Gain exposure for your brand while helping build inclusive communities. 

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To learn more or to become a partner, contact Ashley Erb at community@shangrila-or.org or call 503-581-1732, x328.

Monetary Partnerships

Each of these partnership levels come with a variety of partnership perks. Click link to view partnership perks and download our partnership response form.

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$100 - Cheering Fan Partnership

$250 - Lane Partnership  (multiple available)

$500 - Tent Partnership (3 available)

$1,500 - Division Partnership (5 available)

$1,500 - Cornhole Challenge Course Partnership (1 available)

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In-Kind Partnerships

Partnership perks are awarded based on value of in-kind contribution. 

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Player Prize Packages - Adult Divisions

As a fundraiser, we keep cash payouts minimal and reward winning players with awesome prize packages! We attempt to feature items from local and small businesses as much as possible. Donate an item (gift certificate, swag, product, etc.) to include in the prize package. Quantity of a single item needed: At least 2, or any even number 2-18.

Download adult division prize partner information and response form

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Player Prize Packages - Youth Division

As a fundraiser, we keep cash payouts minimal and reward winning players with awesome prize packages! We attempt to feature items from local and small businesses as much as possible. Donate a youth-appropriate item (gift certificate, swag, product, etc.) to include in the prize package. Quantity of a single item needed: 1, 2, or 3.

Download youth division prize partner information and response form

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Player Appreciation Packages 

Each registered player receives a swag bag upon check-in. Donate coupons, promotional items, product samples, etc. Quantity needed: 225 to reach all players or any of these increments: 48, 84, 68.

Download player appreciation partner information and response form

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Cornhole Challenge Course Raffle Prizes 

Participants pay to win raffle tickets by completing various cornhole skill related challenges. Donate a raffle prize. Ideal value: $25-$150

Download raffle partner information and response form

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Advertising

Help us spread the word. Sponsor a newspaper or radio ad, or give us some space in your direct mailers, newsletter, or social media feed to promote the event. 

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Infrastructure Needs

• *Big Need* Regulation cornhole boards (donate or lend)

• *Big Need* Generator (donate or lend)

• *Big Need* 10x10 pop-up tents (donate or lend)

• 6ft tables (donate or lend)

• Folding chairs (donate or lend)

• Portable restroom rental (donation or discount on services)

• Trash removal (donation or discount on services)

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Player Hospitality

• 200 bottles of water

• Coffee for 100 people

• Breakfast treats (muffins, donuts, fruit, etc.) for 150 people

2019 division winners

2019 Championship matches

Check out CCTV's coverage of the 2019 tournament including youth and competitive division championship matches.