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CANADIAN NATIONAL POINTS SYSTEM (CNPS)|
FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
Updated September 1, 2022

Cornhole Canada encourages social and competitive play for all ages and skill levels through its member leagues. The CNPS was created to establish rankings for all registered participants (players) at no extra cost.

All registered participants are automatically entered into the CNPS and can gain points by playing in Cornhole Canada sanctioned leagues and tournaments

The season runs from  September 1 to July 31 each season. This all culminates at the Canadian National Cornhole Championships contested in late August. The CNPS offers players the chance to qualify through the points system.

REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS AND PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 
Registered participants can gain points in two (2) divisions in Regional Tournaments and Provincial/Territorial Championships:
1. Open Singles
2. Open Doubles

LOCAL DIVISIONS 
Registered participants can gain points in any style divisions in Local League, Local League Playoffs and Local Tournaments. Divisions Available: Open Doubles (Tier 3, 4 & 5), Women’s Doubles (Tier 5), Blind Draws (Tier 3, 4 & 5), Switcholio (Tier 3, 4 & 5). Open Singles (Tier 3, 4 & 5). Women’s Singles (Tier 5).

CATEGORY/LEVEL
There are four (4) categories for registered participants. 
1. League (League)
2. Social (Tier 5)
3. Competitive (Tier 3 and Tier 4)
4. Advanced (Tier 1 and Tier 2)

League
A ‘League’ can have any registered participants regardless of skill level or dekaround score. This category is to help local leagues with growth and offers the least points towards the CNPS. The points type for this category are referred to as ‘League Points – League’.

Social
‘Social’ is considered Tier 5 and registered participants enjoy playing casually. They can enjoy the sport without having to play Competitive or Advanced players. This category offers few points towards the CNPS. Dekaround range from 0 to 59. The points type for this category are referred to as ‘Social Points – Tier 5’.

Competitive
‘Competitive’ is split into Tier 3 and Tier 4 based on CNPS ranking. This division is intended for players who are good but not at the Advanced level yet. This category offers the second most points towards the CNPS. Dekaround range from 60 to 79. The points type for this category are referred to as ‘Competitive Points – Tier 3’ or ‘Competitive Points – Tier 4’.

Advanced *currently not available in Canada*
‘Advanced’ is split into Tier 1 and Tier 2 based on CNPS ranking. Players in this level fully understand game strategy and have a very high dekaround (80-120). These are the best players Canada has to offer. This category offers maximum points towards the CNPS. The points type for this category are referred to as ‘Advanced Points – Tier 1’ or ‘Advanced Points – Tier 2’.

What is Dekaround?
Dekaround is the average score of  10 rounds.
– 1 round = 4 bags
– 12 pts max per round
– 10 rounds = 1 dekaround
– 1 dekaround max is 120 pts

POOLS
There are five (5) pools registered participants can gain points in:
1. Local League
2. Local League Playoffs
3. Local Tournaments 
4. Regional Tournaments
5. Provincial/Territorial Championships 

Local League
Member leagues may organize leagues where registered participants can claim ‘League Points – League Nights’. The top eight (8) players after round robin or bracket play will earn points.* Registered participants’ top ten (10) results throughout the year will be included into the CNPS. 
*Leagues can choose to push either round robin or bracket (playoffs) points. 

Local League Playoffs
Furthermore, in the Local League, the playoffs portion of the league will be worth additional points (‘League Points – League Playoffs’). The top twenty-four (24) players will earn points. Registered participants’ top five (5) results throughout the year will be included into the CNPS.

Local Tournament
Member leagues may host local tournaments where points in Social, Competitive and Advanced categories can be earned. The top thirty-two (32) registered participants in the Social category will earn points. All registered participants in the Competitive and Advanced category will earn points. Registered participants’ top five (5) results throughout the year will be included into the CNPS.

Regional Tournament
Member leagues may host regional tournaments where points in Social, Competitive and Advanced categories can be earned. The top forty-eight (48) registered participants in the Social category will earn points. All registered participants in the Competitive and Advanced category will earn points. Registered participants’ top four (4) results will be included into the CNPS.

Provincial/Territorial Championships
Each member Province/Territory will host one (1) Provincial/Territorial Championship per season. Points in Social, Competitive and Advanced categories can be earned. All registered participants will earn points. Registered participants’ top two (2) results will be included into the CNPS.

STANDINGS
The CNPS will have a single standings including all categories/levels. The standings will include results from the registered participants: Top ten (10) Local League Points, Top five (5) Local League Playoff Points, Top five (5) Local Tournament Points, Top four (4) Regional Tournament Points and two (2) Provincial/Territorial Championships Points.

CNPS CHART