Cincinnati, ohio 1/19/2011 2:34:39 AM
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ACO World Championships of Cornhole V to Partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana for SuperHole

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana and American Cornhole will team up for charity at the ACO World Championships of Cornhole at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Elizabeth, Indiana.

The ACO World Championships of Cornhole, take place on February 3rd-6th, 2011 at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino, outside of Louisville. KY, in Elizabeth, IN. Spectators can watch the ACO Cornhole Pros and Social Cornhole Players vie for the Titles of King of Cornhole, Queen of Cornhole, King of Sling, World Doubles, and Social Doubles Championships during four days of Cornhole fun.

For the past four years this premier Cornhole Event has been held in Las Vegas. This is the first time the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino has hosted the Cornhole extravaganza. The Horseshoe has set aside a block of rooms at special pricing to accommodate the overnight guests.

“We’re thrilled to have Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana tied to our event ,” ACO President/CEO Frank Geers said. “It’s an important organization providing vital help to families with children who need medical care in the Greater Louisville area.”

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana will be the title charity to “The SuperHole” – a $1,000 guaranteed luck of the draw tournament taking place February 6 during the Cornhole championships.

Since 1984, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana have provided a "home away from home" for families of children being treated at area medical facilities. Support from area businesses, volunteers and individual donations enable RMHCK to provide families with Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Frazier Rehab Institute, Norton Suburban Hospital and Kosair Children's Hospital.  RMHCK also provides grants to local children's charities and scholarships to area students.  Since its inception, RMHCK has served over 27,000 families in need.

Established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio, American Cornhole Organization is the governing body of cornhole, offering sanctioned products, official rules and comprehensive information about relevant events. It boasts more than 4,500 members across 36 states. Contact Doug Hopkins at dhopkins@americancornhole.com at 888-563-2002 for sponsorship opportunities and other information.

To register for the ACO World Championships of Cornhole visit www.AmericanCornhole.com or call Eric @ American Cornhole 1 888 563 2002 for more details. Special Room Rates on a Limited Number basis at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino. Try your Cornhole game against the Pros or sign up for the King of Sling or Queen of Cornhole. Game On!