ACO News (from the ACO)

ACO Illinois State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Danville, Illinois

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

Danville, IL – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Illinois State Championships of Cornhole June 13-14, 2014 at the David S. Palmer Arena (100 W. Main Street) in Danville, IL.    

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 Illinois Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of Illinois 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 Illinois State Championships of Cornhole held in Danville, IL. 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Danville, Illinois 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 Illinois 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, 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, to be played in June 2014.

“In addition to being crowned Illinois 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 Danville, IL

The David S. Palmer Arena and Danville Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau are pleased to welcome the inaugural ACO Illinois State Championships of Cornhole. While you are Danville, you will find world class museums, shops full of rare and unique finds, and historic Danville Stadium, home of the Danville Dans summer collegiate baseball team. Over 15,000 acres of parklands are highlighted by the Middle Fork National Scenic River and 18 murals grace the brick walls of Danville’s historic downtown area, telling tales of heroes and businesses from yesteryear.

Visit the Danville Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau’s website, www.danvilleareainfo.com, or call (800) 383-4386 for information on where to stay, eat, shop, and play.

ACO Georgia State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Decatur, Georgia

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

Decatur, GA – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Georgia State Championships of Cornhole June 13 & 14, 2014 at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.  

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 Georgia Singles and Doubles Title tournaments. The Title tournaments are FREE of charge and open to all residents of Georgia 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 Georgia State Championships of Cornhole held in Dekalb, GA 

“We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Decatur, Georgia 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 Georgia 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, 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, to be played in June 2014.

 “In addition to being crowned Georgia 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.

ACO Tennessee State Championships of Cornhole to be hosted by Knoxville, Tennessee

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

Knoxville, TN – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host its inaugural ACO Tennessee State Championships of Cornhole June 6 & 7, 2014 in Knoxville TN at Cool Sports located at 110 S.Watt Road, Knoxville, TN 37934.  

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee State Championships of Cornhole held in Knoxville, TN.  “We’re extremely excited to have launched our State Championships Program and believe that Knoxville, Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.

Must be a member of ACO and live in Tennessee to compete! Game ON!

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, 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 Tennessee 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 Wo

rld 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.

White Castle Crave Case® Cornhole Tournament Finals Set for Saturday

Saturday’s winning team earns berth in ACO World Championships of Cornhole

WEST CHESTER, OHIO (Feb. 1, 2014) – Sixteen teams will battle for a chance to compete in the World Championships of Cornhole during the Crave Case® Cornhole Tournament finals at White Castle in West Chester (8111 Highland Pointe Drive), this Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m.

The finalists were determined through a series of qualifying tournaments hosted in conjunction with the American Cornhole Organization (ACO) at Greater Cincinnati area White Castles throughout January. 

Participants will play with mini beanbags on limited edition Crave Case® cornhole sets at the finals, as they did during the qualifying tournaments. The cornhole set Crave Case® is a customized version of the popular carrying case that contains 30 White Castle Sliders.

“The Crave Case® cornhole sets were a great way to combine two of Cincinnati’s favorite things – cornhole and White Castle sliders,” said Tommy Loveberry, area supervisor, White Castle. “It’s been fun to watch the tournaments unfold and we’re excited to give our customers a chance to experience such a unique event.”

The winning team from Saturday’s double elimination tournament will receive an all-expenses paid entry to the ACO World Championships of Cornhole in Charleston, W. Va. in July 2014.

“We look forward to crowning a champion on Saturday and seeing how far our Crave Case® tournament winners can advance at July’s World Championships of Cornhole ,” said Frank Geers, founder of the ACO.

The 16 finalists include:

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 White Castle

White Castle was founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas. The privately held company owns and operates 406 restaurants in 16 major metropolitan markets, in 11 states. It is the first multi-unit/multi-state, quick service hamburger chain. White Castle wholly owns and operates three meat plants, three bakeries, one of which is located in Evendale, and two frozen product plants with one in Covington. There are 43 locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, and most White Castle restaurants are open 24 hours. The company employs over 1,230 team members in the region.  For more information, visit www.whitecastle.com.

White Castle and ACO to Host Crave Case® Cornhole Tournament
Winning Team to Compete in ACO World Championships of Cornhole

CINCINNATI (December 27, 2013) – Greater Cincinnati White Castle has partnered with the American Cornhole Organization (ACO) to host qualifying Crave Case® cornhole tournaments each Saturday in Jan., culminating with a championship tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1. The winning team will receive an all-expense paid trip to Charleston, W. Va. to compete in the ACO World Championships of Cornhole in July 2014.

Interested teams can learn about the challenge on the ACO’s website, americancornhole.com, starting today. Registration is free and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Qualifier Tournament #1 will accept the first 16 sign ups starting Monday, December 30, 2013 at noon. Teams are able to register each Monday at noon for the following Saturday’s Qualifier tournament, only the first 16 teams to register will be qualified to compete in that following Saturday’s event.

Participants will play with mini beanbags on limited edition Crave Case® cornhole sets – a customized version of the popular carrying case that contains 30 White Castle Sliders. Up to 16 teams of two can compete in each qualifying tournament at one of four area White Castle locations. The schedule is as follows:

• Jan. 4 (8111 Highland Pointe, West Chester, OH 45069)
• Jan. 11 (11575 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246)
• Jan. 18 (3410 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213)
• Jan. 25 (8101 US RT 42, Florence, KY 41042)

The top four teams from each location will advance to the championship tournament on Feb. 1 at the White Castle on Highland Pointe Drive in West Chester.

In addition to advancing to the finals, at each qualifying tournament, White Castle will award teams that finish first with a $25 White Castle gift card, second with a $20 gift card, third with a $15 gift card and fourth with a $10 gift card.

“We’re excited to host an event like this and to give our customers a chance to compete for a world title,” said Tommy Loveberry, area supervisor, White Castle. “These tournaments are sure to bring a lot of energy and excitement to our area locations and we can’t wait to watch local teams fight for their spot in the championships.”

“We know that Cincinnati is home to some die-hard cornhole enthusiasts and we’re excited to partner with White Castle to showcase our great sport,” added Frank Geers, founder of the ACO.

Game ON!

Greater Cincinnati White Castle customers will receive the custom Crave Case® cornhole set and mini beanbags with the purchase of a Crave Case®. This offer is valid through the month of January and while supplies last.

For more information about the American Cornhole Organization, or to sign up for a tournament game, visit www.americancornhole.com.

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 White Castle
White Castle was founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas. The privately held company owns and operates 406 restaurants in 16 major metropolitan markets, in 11 states. It is the first multi-unit/multi-state, quick service hamburger chain. White Castle wholly owns and operates three meat plants, three bakeries, one of which is located in Evendale, and two frozen product plants with one in Covington. There are 43 locations throughout Greater Cincinnati, and most White Castle restaurants are open 24 hours. The company employs over 1,230 team members in the region. For more information, visit www.whitecastle.com.

World Class ACO Cornhole players will compete for various titles

Hopkinsville, KY – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host Major #3 in Hopkinsville, KY, the cornhole festival will be held at the Hopkinsville Fairgrounds January 10 & 11, 2014. Festival times for Friday are 4pm – 10pm. The festival will continue on Saturday from 8:30am – 10pm.

The ACO Major #3 is a cornhole festival that will feature game challenges, Luck of the Draw tournaments, and ACO members’ only World Ranking Points singles and doubles tournaments. The Luck of the Draw tournaments and game challenges are pay as you go activities that are open to the public.

ACO officials expect to have 200 people in attendance for the first-ever American Cornhole Organization event in Hopkinsville, KY.

“As a Certified Official, I am very proud to have helped bring ACO Major #3 to the State of Kentucky. As cornhole goes, I believe Kentucky is the cream of the crop and it will be nice for our State to host one of the most important points tournaments in Season IX,” says ACO Certified Official Russell Tabers of West Kentucky Cornhole. 

In a series of seven total majors running across the country, this will be the third ACO major for Season IX. Players will come from 9-15 states to try to earn as many world ranking points as possible.

Frank Geers, American Cornhole president, stated that KY is home to Bret Guy, the ACO Reigning King of Cornhole, as well his father Matt Guy, five time ACO King, and Eric Zocklein, King of Cornhole VI. “It is amazing to think that the ACO has run eight King of Cornhole events over the years at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole and seven of the eight crowned ACO Kings have come from the state of Kentucky.  The event will feature numerous other World Class cornhole players from all around the country but these three guys are champions past and present worth coming out to watch,” states Frank Geers. “If you’ve never seen professional cornhole, now is your chance. We think you’ll be surprised at how entertaining watching a few of these great matches can be.”

The event is free and open to the public. There are local, regional and national opportunities to become a sponsor with the ACO.

Cornhole a game for all ages!

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.

For more information about the ACO Major #3 contact Frank Geers, president of the American Cornhole Organization at 888-563-2002 or go online for all DETAILS AND REGISTRATION CLICK HERE.

Are you a competitor, a venue owner, or just a person who loves the sport of Cornhole and wants to see it grow? Are you already running Cornhole tournaments or leagues? Would you like to make a little extra money by promoting your passion for the game of Cornhole? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the ACO Certified Official Program may be for you!

American Cornhole, the ACO is the company taking this backyard game and turning it into a recognizable sport both nationally and internationally. Over the past several years American Cornhole has worked extremely hard to develop the ACO Certified Official Program. This program is comprised of a network of passionate men and women around the country who have helped build awareness of Cornhole and the ACO in their local markets. We have focused on creating tools that help the Certified Officials make the most of their opportunity. At the end of the day if our Certified Officials are successful, the ACO will be successful!

Wouldn’t it be cool to help the ACO Cornhole movement and promote the sport of cornhole in your market by becoming an ACO Certified Official? Well you can!

You can easily discover what it takes to get engaged with American Cornhole – just click the link here now to start the process. 

The ACO Cornhole Season is in full swing but plenty of time to get in the game as our season runs from September 2013 through May of 2014 with the World Championships of Cornhole taking place in July 2014. The ACO is one big happy family, we’d love to welcome you home.

Oh it’s good to be the Queen!

All bow. Pay respect to your Queen, the Queen of the ACO and the Cornhole world: Teresa Forsee.

     There’s a popular saying: “Nothing that’s worthwhile is easy.” It’s a lesson that Teresa knows all too well. In a quest to be great, she and her husband and Doubles partner, Bruce, have forged the path together: driving far, seeking top notch players constantly, going home, getting better, and coming back again.

     Following their first ACO match, most new Cornhole players usually walk away saying one of two things:

1)     That was no fun losing 21-2, and I’ll stick to beating up on my neighbors. OR

2)     I can’t wait to play him/her again. I’ll do better next time.

     The ACO is searching for players who answered 2.  Players who, like Teresa and Bruce Forsee, seek great competition, want to test themselves and improve, and want to do well at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole

     Teresa is one of the gentlest people, yet fiercest competitors, that the ACO has ever bolstered, and we’re honored to have her as our fair and noble Queen!

The QOC at the ACO World Championships IX will be the most exciting ever:

·         Will our current Queen, Teresa Forsee, who has faced obstacle after obstacle and fought through each one, hold on to greatness and repeat?  

·         Can the two-time ACO Queen of Cornhole and a true threat to win both the King and Queen titles, Crystal Mann, be lured back into the mix?

·         Will the Queen with the most impressive and devastating Airmail display ever in the Finals, and the only woman to defeat Crystal Mann in QOC competition, Jen Vanderver, return to the royal court?

·         Will Stacia Pugh return to the Finals to claim what many believed was hers for the taking?

·         Will it be Michelle Cahill, Sara Davis, Brittany Payne, Christine Papcke, Marsha McGuffin, or Becky Storey?

·         Or is there another competitor out there lurking, practicing, focusing, and ready to take it down?

It’s going to be an awesome ACO Season. Questions will be answered.