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About WCO

WCO The WCO is the International Federation for the global sport of Cornhole. Its members are country federations that are either a “member’ or “pending member” depending on whether the...

WCO

The WCO is the International Federation for the global sport of Cornhole. Its members are country federations that are either a “member’ or “pending member” depending on whether the federation has been recognized in its respective country and met the relative WCO requirements.

To guide the WCO, the organization is creating an executive board that meets the requirements to be formally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). In addition, various councils and committees will consist of players, event directors and business partners from all five continents. All constituents that are passionate about Cornhole will have a voice in evolving the mission, vision and values of the WCO. 

The World Cornhole Organisation (WCO) is on a mission to develop Cornhole as a competitive sport around the world. In recent history, the sport of Cornhole has grown a lot, mainly because of the efforts of the American Cornhole League. The WCO adopts the standards of the ACL and translates this into a benchmark for Cornhole federations around the world to help grow the sport.

Not only does the WCO organizes its own events, it also supports federations across the globe in their mission to grow the sport in their respective countries. In most countries, Cornhole is new and not officially recognized yet as a sport. The WCO helps partner federations in that process. Are you running your own local country federation? Get in touch with the WCO to learn how the WCO can help you.

Mission

The mission of the WCO includes the following:

  • Create the statues and activities required to be formally recognized as the International Federation within the Olympic and Paralympic Movements
  • Become a leading representative of cornhole within the Olympic and Paralympic movements and other international organizations. 
  • Evolve the infrastructure to grow the sport at local, regional, national and international levels
  • Organise international cornhole events on all five continents, including the Cornhole World Cup
  • Produce digital and linear broadcasts to showcase events like the annual WCO Cornhole World Cup
  • Create special programs and opportunities for youth and paralympic athletes
  • Protect athletes from doping and the manipulation of competitions and ensure their health, safety and well being
  • Develop sponsorship programs for interested companies to partner with the WCO and other affiliated federations
  • Practice equality and inclusiveness across all levels of the organisation and the staging of its events

Cornhole World Cup

The WCO is the official organizing body of the Cornhole World Cup. A country event in which teams from different countries compete for the ultimate prize: the Cornhole World Cup!

In 2023 the Cornhole World Cup will be hosted at a very special location in Paris, France. More to be announced soon. The event is organized in collaboration with the French Federation (FFCH).

During the 2023 World Cup, teams of 4 players will compete for the Cornhole World Cup. Players have to be nominated by their respective (and recognized) country federations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cornhole is for everyone, it is what makes our sport so beautiful. We believe that it is the most inclusive sport on the planet. This is why we are committed to grow the sport, not just for the competitive and professional Cornhole athletes, but for all players at all ages and all skill levels.

It is also why we give new upcoming federations, no matter how small, the opportunity to become part of the WCO as a pending member. Besides geographical inclusion, we make it a priority to provide a platform for players of all ages, sexes and backgrounds to become successful.