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South Carolina to Crown Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO South Carolina State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Aiken, South Carolina

Cornhole players from around South Carolina will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

Aiken, SC – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO South Carolina State Championships of Cornhole June 20 & 21, 2014 in Aiken, SC.    

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the South Carolina Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of Indiana who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO South Carolina State Championships of Cornhole held in Aiken, SC. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Aiken, South Carolina is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO South Carolina State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played out in Charleston, WV, July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are fifteen states committed to the program which include AL, FL, IA, IL, IN, GA, KY, NC, NM, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another several states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

“In addition to being crowned South Carolina State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

Cabela’s to Host ACO Worlds Qualifier

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American Cornhole is partnering with Cabela’s in Charleston, WV to run an ACO Qualifier on May 10, 2014 in which competitors will have the opportunity to win tickets to participate in the 2014 ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX taking place in Charleston, WV July 15-19, 2014.

Cabela’s is expecting this first event to be a huge success, which may result in the development of a series of ACO Qualifiers to be held throughout the ACO Cornhole Season. Eventually it is the desire of American Cornhole to have Cabela’s look to partner with American Cornhole to launch a nation-wide ACO Qualifier series for the ACO World Championships of Cornhole.

 

ACO Qualifier details:

 

  • May 10, 2014 at  Cabela’s in Charelston, WV
  • Check in: 11:30AM – Bags fly:12:00PM
  • The event will be FREE to the public.
  • Register online at American Cornhole.com(see Cabela’s Qualifier under event tickets)
  • Space is limited to the first 16 teams that sign up.
  • Walk-ups will be welcome if space is available.
  • Double elimination Tournament – Single game in winners bracket, Single game in consolation bracket
  • Winning team wins two GOLDEN TICKETS valued at $500.00 to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX.

 

REGISTER TODAY!

 

List of the registered teams scheduled to compete in the Cabela’s Qualifier.

May 10, 2014 in Charleston, WV.

 

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West Virginia to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO West Virginia State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Charleston, WV 

Cornhole players  from around West Virginia will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

Charleston, WV – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO West Virginia State Championships of Cornhole June 13 & 14, 2014 at the Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center, Charleston, WV 25302.    

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the West Virginia Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of West Virginia who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO West Virginia State Championships of Cornhole held in Charleston, WV. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Charleston, WV is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO West Virginia State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played out in Charleston, WV, July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are nineteen states committed to the program which include AL, FL, IL, IN, GA, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, PA, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another several states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

 “In addition to being crowned West Virginia State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002 or e-mail fgeers@americancornhole.com.

 

 

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

 

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets.  www.AmericanCornhole.com

About Charleston CVB

The Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau inspires and grows the city’s economy through tourism expenditures, thus enhancing the quality of life for Charleston’s citizens and businesses. Hip, Historic… Almost Heaven promotes Charleston as a destination that embodies the aspirations of the creative class, absorbs historic architecture and neighborhoods, and differentiates the city from other destinations. www.charlestonwv.com 

New Mexico to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO New Mexico State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Las Cruces

Cornhole players from around New Mexico will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

Las Cruces, NM – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO New Mexico State Championships of Cornhole June 20 & 21, 2014 at the Sport Skills Institute, 3920 W. Picacho Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88007.

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the New Mexico Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of New Mexico who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO New Mexico State Championships of Cornhole held in Las Cruces, NM 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Las Cruces, New Mexico is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO New Mexico State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played out in Charleston, WV, July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are nineteen states committed to the program which include AL, FL, IL, IN, GA, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, PA, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another several states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

 “In addition to being crowned New Mexico State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

Pennsylvania to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO Pennsylvania State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Williamsport, Pennsylvania 

Cornhole players from around Pennsylvania will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Pennsylvania State Championships of Cornhole June 6 & 7, 2014 at Total Sports Activity Center, 310 Elmira Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.  

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the Pennsylvania Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of Pennsylvania who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO Pennsylvania State Championships of Cornhole held in Williamsport, PA. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Williamsport, Pennsylvania is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO Pennsylvania State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played out in Charleston, WV, July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are nineteen states committed to the program which include AL, FL, IL, IN, GA, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, PA, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another several states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

 “In addition to being crowned Pennsylvania State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

Oklahoma to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO Oklahoma State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Stillwater, Oklahoma

Cornhole players from around Oklahoma will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

Stillwater, OK – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Oklahoma State Championships of Cornhole June 6 and 7, 2014 in Stillwater, OK.

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched by the American Cornhole Organization. Cornhole, also known as Indiana Horseshoes or Corn Toss is a competitive sporting event gaining popularity nationally. Its US roots are believed to stem from Kentucky over a century ago and is played similarly to horseshoes using corn bags and a wooden box target.  “With over 20 states already represented in the American Cornhole Organization, we are excited to bring this unique and widely competitive event to Stillwater,” says Cristy Morrison, Visit Stillwater’s Executive Director.  The event will be a fun-filled weekend featuring game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and more. The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay-as-you-go activities, open to the public both Friday and Saturday and spectators are free and welcome to join in the fun.

Saturday will also include the Oklahoma Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are free of charge and open to all residents of Oklahoma who are active ACO Members. ACO Memberships are $20 per season and are available easily online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles so timely registration is encouraged. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Stillwater, Oklahoma is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC.

It is the goal of the American Cornhole Organization to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. Currently, seventeen states have committed to hosting the state championships for season IX with several others close behind for the June 2014 competitions.

“In addition to being crowned Oklahoma State Champions, the titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their states to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives competitors a shot at the biggest titles in the Cornhole World,” Hinerman further explains.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

North Carolina to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO North Carolina State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Goldsboro, North Carolina

Cornhole players from around North Carolina will compete for state Cornhole championships title!

 

Goldsboro, NC – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO North Carolina State Championships of Cornhole on June 27- 28, 2014 in Goldsboro, NC.    

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the North Carolina Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of North Carolina, who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO North Carolina State Championships of Cornhole held in Goldsboro, NC. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Goldsboro, North Carolina is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO North Carolina State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played in Charleston, West Virginia on July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are nineteen states committed to the program which include AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MO, NC, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another few states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

“In addition to being crowned North Carolina State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About the American Cornhole Organization

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of Cornhole, offering official Cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about Cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

 

About Goldsboro, NC

 

Home of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Mt. Olive Pickle Company, and famous for the best barbeque in Eastern North Carolina, we are a destination rich with culture and heritage, captivating visitors and residents, alike.

 

Relax while paddling the Neuse River or spend an action packed day playing a round of disc golf, hiking, mountain biking or riding ATV’s at one of our many outdoor recreational facilities. Explore our parks and attend one of our many outdoor festivals and concerts. Or, pause in awe watching F-15E Strike Eagle jets soar across the sky.

 

Goldsboro Wayne County has built its future by celebrating its past.

Missouri to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO Missouri State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Cornhole players from around Missouri will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

Lake of the Ozarks, MO – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Missouri State Championships of Cornhole June 27 & 28, 2014 in Lake of Ozarks, MO at Country Club Hotel & Spa, 301 Carol Road, Lake Ozark, MO 65049.  

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the Missouri Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of Missouri who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO Missouri State Championships of Cornhole held in Lake Ozark, MO.   

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Lake Ozark, Missouri is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO Missouri State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played out in Charleston, WV, July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are nineteen states committed to the program which include AL, FL, IL, IN, GA, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, PA, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another several states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

“In addition to being crowned Missouri State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

Indiana to Crown State Singles & Doubles Champions of Cornhole

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ACO Indiana State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Hobart, Indiana

Cornhole players from around Indiana will compete for state cornhole championships title

 

Hobart, IN – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Indiana State Championships of Cornhole June 20 & 21, 2014 in Hobart, IN.  

The ACO State Championships of Cornhole is a new program launched in Season IX by the American Cornhole Organization. It will feature a Friday night filled with game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, food, music and fun. Saturday will feature more of the same, but will also include the Indiana Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of Indiana who are active ACO Members. Participation is limited to the first 160 singles players and 160 doubles teams to register online at www.AmericanCornhole.com. ACO Memberships are $20 per Season and are available through a local ACO Certified Official in your market or online at www.AmericanCornhole.com .  The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public both Friday and Saturday, spectators are FREE and welcome to the event.

ACO officials expect as many as 200 people in attendance for the first-ever ACO Indiana State Championships of Cornhole held in Hobart, IN. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Hobart, Indiana is going to be a great host city for the event in 2014 and for years to come,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC. The winning player and team will be awarded a custom ACO Indiana State Championship jersey and each player will win a $250.00 Golden Ticket entry to compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole IX, being played out in Charleston, WV, July 15-19, 2014.

It is the goal of American Cornhole to have an ACO State Championships of Cornhole in every state by Season X, June 2015. There currently are nineteen states committed to the program which include AL, FL, IL, IN, GA, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, PA, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV with another several states close to signing on for Season IX, which is played out in June 2014.

 “In addition to being crowned Indiana State Champions, the Titles will also carry a lot of weight heading into the ACO World Championships of Cornhole,” says Eric Hinerman, Director of Certified Officials for the ACO. The ACO World Championships of Cornhole is the premier Cornhole Event every year and all State Singles and Doubles Champions will bypass the Qualifying rounds at the Worlds and be placed directly into the King of Cornhole and/or World Doubles final brackets. “These State Champions will have the opportunity to come to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole, and in some cases, be the very first players from their States to represent in the King of Cornhole and World Doubles final brackets. It gives you a shot at the biggest Titles in the Cornhole World!” claimed Eric Hinerman.

There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the ACO at 888-563-2002.

 

About American Cornhole, LLC

The American Cornhole, LLC was established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is the governing body for the sport of cornhole, offering official cornhole rules, certified products, tournament listings, comprehensive information about cornhole events, and an ACO Certified Official Program that brings awareness of the sport to localized markets. 

 

About Hobart, IN

The City of Hobart is a centrally-located community, with easy access to Interstate 65 and 80/94 and only a short 40 minute drive from downtown Chicago. Hobart plays home to multiple parks, attractions, shopping centers and restaurants. Within the city, visitors will find Deep River Waterpark, Albanese Candy Factory and numerous top-notch restaurants. Nearby communities offer Southlake Mall, the South Shore’s largest shopping mall, Crown Brewing, the official beverage supplier of the ACO Indiana State Championships and Radisson Hotel Star Plaza, the official hotel of the ACO Indiana State Championships.

About The Diggz of Northwest Indiana

The Diggz of Northwest Indiana is the South Shore’s premier volleyball facility.  It features 42,000 square feet of space, six clear-span courts, two indoor sand volleyball courts, 38-foot ceilings, and a large, second level center mezzanine for optimal viewing and videotaping from above the courts.  The gym also offers a fully stocked concession stand and a pro shop. In addition to volleyball, The Diggz provides space for indoor soccer, woman’s roller derby, basketball, indoor baseball and softball.