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Lynwood Hosts American Cornhole Organization Midwest Major
The game that is known by the alternative name of "Bags" and is rising in popularity.
Lansing, Ill. – Southland Center, A Ho-Chunk Nation Enterprise located in Lynwood, Ill. is hosting American Cornhole Organization (ACO), Midwest Major. This event takes place Friday & Saturday, May 25–26, 2018. American Cornhole Organization, is the governing body for the sport of cornhole. The game is known by the alternative name of “Bags” and is rising in popularity; some players are in a league of semi-professionals that now tour the nation to play every weekend. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Milford, Ohio, the ACO offers official cornhole rules, sanctioned products, tournament listings, and comprehensive information about cornhole events. Cornhole has a competition component, with $68k in cash and prizes on the line at the American Cornhole Organization’s World Championship in Montgomery, AL July 24-28.
“The popularity of cornhole is credited to the fact that anyone can participate in this sport. We have highly competitive players ranging in age from 13 to 75, male and female playing our sport. The sport is portable and easy to play making it great for everyone,” stated Frank Geers of the American Cornhole Organization.
“We welcome the 300+ players that will be converging on the Chicago Southland,” said Jim Garrett, President / CEO for the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Everyone should get out and visit this event at the Southland Center located at 10 Southland Drive in Lynwood as this is an excellent establishment to feature any sport or just to come play.”
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Locals are also encouraged to participate by going to the website and registering. Log on to www.AmericanCornhole.com for more information. Hurry and register today as space is limited!
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination management and marketing organization for Chicago’s 63 south and southwest suburbs. The Chicago Southland CVB markets the Chicago Southland region as a destination for leisure, meetings and conventions, group tour and sports events. For more information, go to VisitChicagoSouthland.com
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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
Loren Petrakis-Mueller - Communications Manager
2304 173rd Street Lansing, IL 60438
Phone: 708-895-8200 Fax: 708-895-8288 Toll-free: 888-895-8233
