Another Cornhole season is fast approaching its climax at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole V. Held in Las Vegas, NV the last three years, the ACO World Championships of Cornhole heads back to its mid-western roots and will be held at the Horseshoe Casino in Southern Indiana on February 3,4,5 & 6, 2011.
“We’re thrilled to have the Horseshoe Casino & Hotel in Southern Indiana hosting the ACO World Championships this February 2011,” said Frank Geers, ACO President.
Born in Cincinnati, the sport of cornhole is reaching new heights and drawing crowds and competitors from across the country. ACO World Championships of Cornhole features six championship titles for recreational, women’s and collegiate competitions, as well as the King of Cornhole, the feature event crowning the single best cornhole player in the world.
“The event isn’t just about professional cornhole,” said Geers. “There will be plenty of tournaments promoting the Social/Recreational side of cornhole, such as the King of Sling, Campus Champ and The SuperHole.”
Spectators can watch up to 350 of the top cornhole professionals in the country, as ranked by the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), battle it out Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the King of Cornhole.
Alexandria, KY native Matt Guy has won the King of Cornhole four consecutive years. Will he defend his world title for the fifth year in a row?
“It’s hard to bet against Matt,” said Geers. “He is the greatest player the game has had, but the competition is as fierce as we’ve ever seen in professional cornhole.”
The level of competition is the strongest the sport has seen in the last few years. Kevin Warner (Indianapolis, IN), Dave Sutton (Chicago, IL), Matt Strzala (Cleveland, OH), Steve Vanderver (Cincinnati, OH), Cody Johnson (Tampa Bay, FL), and Jason Schwab (South Carolina) are just a few of the established professional cornhole players who have elevated their performances in their chase for the crown.
Many of the best cornhole players are from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, but more than half of the competitive field will come from outside the tri-state region. The ACO World Championships already include players from Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and the list gets stronger daily.
There will be a new championship event featured at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole. For the first time in ACO history, the world's best female player will be crowned Queen of Cornhole on Saturday, February 5, 2011.
“The game of cornhole is meant to be played by everyone,” said
Geers. “The ACO World Championships of Cornhole gives all skill levels a chance
to compete and have fun.”
About
ACO World Championships of Cornhole
Dates: February 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2011
Location: Horseshoe Casino & Hotel / 11999 Casino Center Drive SE / Elizabeth, IN 47117
Eight Tournaments Scheduled:
King of Cornhole - Crowns the single best cornhole player in world, the
featured event - Entry $150.00 per player
Queen of Cornhole - Crowns the single
best female player in the world - Entry $20.00 per
player
King of Sling - Crowns the single best
social/recreational cornhole player in the world - Entry
$40.00 per player
Kings of Cornhole - Crowns the best
competitive DOUBLES team in the world - Entry
$100.00 per team
Kings of Sling - Crowns the best
social/recreational DOUBLES team in the world - Entry
$40.00 per team
Campus Champ - Crowns the best
collegiate DOUBLES team in the world - Entry
$100.00 per team
The SuperHole - The worlds coolest Luck
of the Draw event - Entry $20.00 per player
About
the American Cornhole Organization
Established in 2005, the American Cornhole Organization is
located in Milford, Ohio, and its mission is to elevate the status of cornhole
to a position of national recognition through effective and consistent
promotion. ACO is the governing body of the sport of cornhole and boasts more
than 3,900 members across 36 states. For more information about the game of
cornhole or to learn about the American Cornhole Organization, visit www.americancornhole.org,
email frank@americancornhole.com or
call 513-965-8687.
