The American Cornhole Organization will have the 2017 Tennessee State Championships of Cornhole at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on June 16 and 17, 2017. (Submitted photo)
Oak Ridge will host the state cornhole championships in June.
The American Cornhole Organization will have the 2017 Tennessee State Championships of Cornhole at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on June 16 and 17, a press release said.
The ACO is the worldwide governing body and professional organization for the cornhole sport, the release said.
The state championships in June were announced by Explore Oak Ridge on Friday.
Members of the public can test their skill by participating in the public open tournament, Big Blind Luck Draw, starting at 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, the press release said. Registration for the tournament is from 4-7:30 p.m. The entry fee is $10. The prize purse is $200 for first, $80 for second, and $20 for third, the release said.
“The American Cornhole Organization is one of the fastest-growing sports organizations in the country, garnering a lot of national attention,” said Steve Winfree, Explore Oak Ridge sales manager.
Explore Oak Ridge is partnering with Celebrate Oak Ridge to make the 2017 Tennessee State Cornhole Championships part of the final weekend of the Secret City Festival, the press release said. A beer garden and food will be available at the event.
“The Tennessee states will be a ‘can’t miss’ event,” said Troy Houser, ACO Tennessee state director. “Oak Ridge is the perfect city to host as it is the bullseye regarding its central location for our Tennessee ACO members.”
Competition begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, and at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, until a Tennessee state champion is decided. Winners of this tournament continue on to compete for a spot in the World Championships later this summer.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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