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Exciting Addition: Cornhole Joins National Senior Games 2023 Schedule in Pittsburgh
The upcoming National Senior Games, taking place from July 7-18, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will feature an exciting addition to its schedule of events. In collaboration with the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), cornhole will be included as one of the sports in this prestigious competition.
Originating in 1987 and occurring biennially, the National Senior Games has evolved into the world's largest qualified multisport event. A previous edition, held in 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, witnessed an unprecedented participation of 13,712 athletes aged 50 to 100+. The anticipation for the 2023 National Senior Games is already generating buzz within the athletic community.
While most of the twenty-two sports require athletes to qualify through one of the National Senior Games Association's 52 Member Games, cornhole offers a unique opportunity. This year, the Sport of Cornhole has been designated as an Open Sport, eliminating the need for a qualifying process.
Cornhole competitions will take place from July 7 to July 9 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the vibrant epicenter of fun, fitness, and camaraderie during the National Senior Games. Participants will engage in thrilling matches in categories such as Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Non-Ambulatory.
The cornhole competitions at the National Senior Games will be conducted in accordance with the ACO Governing Body Sport of Cornhole Rules. These rules were also followed during the previous National Senior Games.
For those interested in familiarizing themselves with the ACO Governing Body Sport of Cornhole Rules, detailed information can be found at the following link: https://americancornhole.com/rules/
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National Senior Games Sport Competition Information
More than 1,100 metal Events will be contested during this event. The 22 Metal Sports include, Cornhole, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Pickleball, Power Walk, Race Walk, Racquetball, Road Race, Shuffleboard, 7x7 Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, and Volleyball. Gold, Silver, and Bronze metals, plus Ribbons for 4th- 8th places, are awarded for each Age Division in each Event.
National Senior Games more information: https://nsga.com/
About the ACO | American Cornhole, LLC
The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Camp Dennison, Ohio. The ACO is the World Governing Body for the Sport of Cornhole, offering Official Cornhole Rules, certified products, tournament listings, and comprehensive information about cornhole events. Find out more at: AmericanCornhole.com
