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Charleston West Virginia to Host American Cornhole Organization Major
American Cornhole is bringing its cornhole pitch masters to Charleston WV for the Third Annual ACO West Virginia Major.
Samantha Carney, executive director of sports for the Charleston CVB, commented, “Over the years it has been exciting to see the ACO continue to grow the sport of cornhole and promote the cornhole movement. Our city is very proud to be part of a great tradition and elated to bring back year after year such a prestigious event to our community. This is a great weekend not only for the players traveling in from out of town but for all our hotels and local business community as well. This event is ‘PITCHIN FUN!’.”
The cornhole tournament in Charleston is one in a Series of Majors that will take place across the country as part of ACO Season 11, which runs from September 2015 through July 2016. The ACO is the governing body for the Sport of Cornhole, and is headquartered in Milford, OH.
ACO officials expect over 250 people in attendance Friday night and all day Saturday, for the ACO West Virginia Major. Gates open at 4:00 pm on Friday and 8:30 am on Saturday. Pay-as-you play “Luck of the draw” will be available Friday and Saturday for amateur players. There will be food, beer and music to enjoy. There is no membership required to play in the luck of the draw events, however a player must be an ACO Member to compete in the points tournaments. Spectators are free. An ACO membership runs $25.00 for a season.
Once a member, players can participate in both the World Singles and World Doubles competitions on Saturday for a small entry fee. Additionally, there will be a Senior Singles, Women’s Singles, and Juniors Singles. Eligible ACO Members can buy into Friday as well. Participants can learn more about American Cornhole by visiting their website at www.AmericanCornhole.com .
“Charleston holds a special place in the hearts and history of the ACO. We are more excited than ever to continue building on this solid relationship we began with the city several years ago. The ACO feels right at home when coming into Charleston. We are extremely excited to keep the tradition alive and recognize Charleston as the ACO Capitol of Cornhole for the state of West Virginia,” says Frank Geers, President of American Cornhole, LLC.
The ACO and City of Charleston are actively seeking sponsorships, which could take place as banners, or signage on the Cornhole platform or turf area.
For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact the ACO: Frank Geers, Special Events Coordinator/Sponsorships or E-mail: fgeers@americancornhole.com.
About the American Cornhole Organization (ACO)Established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio, the American Cornhole Organization, ACO, is the governing body for the sport of Cornhole. The ACO offers official cornhole rules, sanctioned products, tournament listings, and comprehensive information about cornhole events. The ACO is in its tenth year of State, Regional, and World Championships. Cornhole is simple and can be fun for the entire family – if you can aim and toss a cornbag 30 feet, you can master the game of Cornhole! More information and registration can be found at: http://americancornhole.com
About the Charleston CVB
Annually, tourism has a $649 million economic impact in the Kanawha Valley, employing more than 5,000 people and generating $53.4 million in taxes. Last year, the CVB booked 25,671 room nights for events and meetings in the current year through 2017, with an estimated economic impact of $13.6 million. The CVB inspires and grows the city's economy through tourism expenditures, thus enhancing the quality of life for Charleston's citizens and businesses. For more information, visit www.charlestonwv.com.
About the Charleston CVB
Annually, tourism has a $649 million economic impact in the Kanawha Valley, employing more than 5,000 people and generating $53.4 million in taxes. Last year, the CVB booked 25,671 room nights for events and meetings in the current year through 2017, with an estimated economic impact of $13.6 million. The CVB inspires and grows the city's economy through tourism expenditures, thus enhancing the quality of life for Charleston's citizens and businesses. For more information, visit www.charlestonwv.com.
