The Midwest Kubb Championship is open to everyone.
All ages, skill levels, and experience levels are encouraged to participate.
Limited to 48 teams of 2 - 6 players per team.
Cost: $40 per team
Registration: Opens May 1, 2024
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The Midwest Kubb Championship will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Engstrom Park in Batavia, IL.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM and play starts at 9:00 AM.

We will be using the U.S. National Kubb Championship® Rules V4.0. with the exception of three rules:

  1. Minimum 2 players, no player may throw more than 3 batons per round
  2. The "Neighbor Rule" which can be found in the Kubb United Rules for Open Play
  3. Teams must alternate inkasters from turn to turn and the player who inkasts kubbs must take the first baton shot.
    • Teams of 3 players or more, only 2 players must alternate incasting.

There will be 7 qualifying rounds of single games each having a 25 minute time limit using the "Klassic Format".
After that the top 16 teams will be seeded in the championship bracket, the next 32 teams (9-32) will be seeded in the Bronze bracket.
The 8 losing teams from the Championship bracket first round will be placed in the Silver Bracket. All teams that enter are guaranteed to play 8 games.

Schedule: (subject to change)

  • 8:00 - 9:00 - Registration, Practice, Learn to Play, Captains Meeting
  • 9:00 - 1st qualifying round begins
  • 9:30 - 2nd qualifying round begins
  • 10:00 - 3rd qualifying round begins
  • 10:30 - 4th qualifying round begins
  • 11:00 - 5th qualifying round begins
  • 11:30 - 6th qualifying round begins
  • 12:00 - Lunch Break
  • 12:45 - 7th qualifying round begins
  • 1:30 - Championship Bracket and Bronze Bracket play begins

Championship Bracket - Best 2 out of 3 matches with no time limit
Silver/Bronze Bracket Play - 1 game matches with 30 minute time limits

Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in the Championship Bracket and the Silver Bracket.

Hotel Recommendations

  1. Comfort Inn & Suites - Geneva-West Chicago

NOTE:

  • EZ-Up tents are permitted and can be setup around the main playing area. Tent space is first come first serve
  • The Midwest Kubb Championship is played rain or shine. Play may be delayed for severe weather but please be prepared for all conditions.