First Annual Cornhole/Bean Bag Classic at Soldier Field to Issue $5,000 in Cash and Prizes
All Levels Welcome to Toss Corn-Filled Bags July 28
Release Date: 07/03/07
SMG & Articulate Promotions will award $5,000 in cash and prizes at the first annual Windy City Cornhole Classic on Saturday, July 28 in Soldier Field’s South Parking Lot, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. Registration is from 10 a.m. – noon, and the tournament begins at noon.
$5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the top 10 participants in the following divisions:
1. Competitive Singles
2. Competitive Doubles
3. Social Singles
4. Social Doubles
Admission fees to the tournament are as follows:
Prior to July 26July 26-28
Competitive Singles Division$50$75
Competitive Doubles Division$100$150
Social Singles Division $25$30
Social Doubles Division$50$60
First time Throwers Singles$15$15
First time Throwers Doubles$30$30
Kids DivisionFreeFree
Baggo, corn toss, bean bags or cornhole, as it is most commonly called, is an increasingly popular game across the nation where players toss a one-pound bag filled with corn at a sloped box with a hole at one end. The points are awarded either by tossing the bag into the hole for three points, or if the bag stays atop the box, the player earns one point. The first individual or team to score 21 points wins the game; best of three games wins the match.
Hundreds of Chicago cornhole fans, as well as other baggers from across the Midwest, will be tossing corn-filled bags to win the admired Windy City Cornhole Classic Championship Cup. Competitive, social, and first-time players are all encouraged to come and throw a few bags.
Participants will enjoy music from local bands, delicious food and some laughs while competing in this prestigious tournament. There will be T-shirts and give-a-ways for each participant. No food or beverage is allowed into the stadium.
Hosted by the Illinois Cornhole Organization, The Windy City Cornhole Classic is the Midwest’s largest organized cornhole tournament. A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to Fathers Helping Fathers, Inc., a national non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping fathers in all aspects of parenting.
To register, click here. For more information, please call Articulate Promotions at 773-718-1444 or click here.
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- Contact Phone: 773-718-1444