You are saying to yourself what is a Cornhole Tournament? Do not worry I did not know either before Thursday July 14^th, 2011. I got on my Computer at the Pennyrile State Park Kentucky Lodge room and researched all the information I could find on this Cornhole game. I was surprised this game has it roots back into the 14th century.

Cornhole is a fun (beanbag/feed- corn toss) game for all ages. This was a fun tournament with no prizes or trophies. Location of event TalkHunting Campsites (lots H2 & H3 Pennyrile State Park Dawson Springs Kentucky). After paying the $2 per person entry (Donation) fee in which All proceeds went to Benefit 4 Kids for which Talkhunting adopted Caleb Gothrup to help provide a hunt for him.

The field of 14 two person teams where drawn after registration. Fourteen two person teams were chosen.

Andrew/Cookin, Ameshell/Hunting Grandma, Bugfixer/Melody, Sam/TNcowboy, Radar/WKY Hunter, Gutshot/Karen, Possum/TNcowgirl, Macy/Lori, Annette/Cobrican, Katelyn/WV Whitetail (WV), Beagle Pup (BP)/Puddle Jumper (PJ), Dave 1211/Jordan, Tom/Shelby, Sundowner/HuntMaster (HM)

Cornhole Rules where explained by Cornhole Guru WVWhitail. Double elimination play started and it took a few tosses of the Corn/Bean filled bags

To get half way dial in. It took Possum a little while to really get the hang of the game as well a bunch of players, but then we really got into the game and action was fast and furious. Some games ended quick while others lasted a long time with a lot of Game wash’s, when one team cancels out the score of another team. Game play went on for about 3 hours you would have thought it was the Super Bowl/World Series all tied up into one. The final match was between the teams of Sundowner/Huntmaster and Radar/WKY Hunter with local Kentucky favorites taking bragging rights as the best at SummerBlast Cornhole Champions. I can’t wait to see WKY Hunter make a sign for his truck that reads “TalkHunting SummerBlast Cornhole Champion 2011”

Next year it’s going to be bigger and better after Gutshot outbid everyone in the Charity Auction Friday night for a Custom built Cornhole Playing Platforms so that he can practice - practice - practice for next year… I will have me a set built also with a Board sponsor so Radar/WKY Hunter look out!

(Source of information: Wikipedia and American Cornhole Association (ACA).)

Platform size and layout

Regulation platforms measure 4 feet (1.2 m) by 2 ft (0.6 m). However, standard tailgating platforms usually measure 3 feet (0.9 m) by 2 ft (0.6 m). The height of the back end is 1 ft (0.3 m) from the ground while the height of the front end can vary from 2.5 inches (64 mm) to 4 inches (100 mm). The cornhole platforms are set 33 feet (10 m) from the inside edge of each hole (the 6-inch (150 mm) diameter holes are centered 9 inches (230 mm) in from the back) while the player can stand anywhere from no further than the back of the platform but not any closer than the front of the platform. Additionally, there must be 12 feet (3.7 m) of vertical clearance above the playing area.

Gameplay

Cornhole matches are broken down into innings or frames of play. During each inning, every player throws four bags. A player may deliver the bag from either the left or right pitcher's box, but, in any one inning, all bags must be delivered from the same pitcher’s box. It is possible that both players can throw from the same pitcher's box. Also, the player gets a three foot box to throw in. Each player must deliver the bag within twenty seconds. The time starts when the player steps onto the pitcher’s box with the intention of pitching. The player who scored in the preceding inning pitches first in the next inning. If neither pitcher scores, the contestant or team who pitched last in the preceding inning pitches first in the next inning.

Cornhole can be played as either doubles or singles. In doubles play, four players split into two teams. One member from each team pitches from one cornhole platform and the other members pitch from the other. The first side of players alternate pitching bags until both players have thrown all four of their bags, then the players pitching from the opposing cornhole board continue to alternate in the same manner until all four of their bags are delivered and the inning or frame is completed. In singles play, two players play against each other. Delivery is handled in the same manner as doubles play. Both contestants pitch from the same cornhole platform and alternate their pitches until all of their bags have been pitched, completing the inning or frame.

Scoring

In order to score, the bags must either be tossed into the hole or land on the board. A bag that falls through the hole is worth a value of three points. The bag can be tossed directly into the hole, slide into the hole, or be knocked into the hole by another bag. A bag that lands on the board and is still on the board at the end of the inning is worth one point. If a bag touches the ground and comes to rest on the board, it is removed from the board prior to continuation of play and not worth any points. Usually, cancellation scoring is used. In cancellation scoring, bags that fall in the hole and bags that land on the board that are pitched by opponents during a frame cancel each other out. That is, if one player scores four points and the other player scores three points, the first player receives one point for the inning. In case of a tie, the team who ties the game, must go first.

A cornhole match is played until the first player or team reaches or exceeds twenty-one points at the completion of an inning. The match usually can not end in the middle of an inning. Thus, if a team that pitches first reaches or exceeds twenty-one points, the game does not end until the other side is allowed to pitch all of their bags and the inning is completed.

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By Dennis Parker

Dennis was introduced to Hunting, Fishing & Trapping at around the age of 6 by his father, not as a hobby but by need of survival because his Dad was often laid off as Steel worker. Dennis would help bait the traps and run them with his Dad. He learned to shoot with a 22 single shot rifle then moved up to a 16 gage Double Barrel Shotgun.

Dennis has been married for the last 35 Years and has one Daughter, age 30, and two wonderful grand children that he is bringing up to enjoy Hunting, Fishing and the outdoors. He says he often times has Deer in his yard and his 2 year old grandson will watch for the Deer outside the window with his toy gun aiming and shouting Boom at the Deer.

Dennis attended Jefferson State, University of Alabama, University Alabama Birmingham and Walker State (Now Bevill State) where he have a degree in Coal mine design/Technology.

He has worked in the IT Industries for the past 38 years 28 of those years are with his current employer ALTEC Industries, Inc (Maker of Utility Equipment like Bucket Trucks etc.) where he is a Network Analyst II/Senior IT Buyer.

When not working you will catch him at his Hunting Club, Shoal Creek Hunting Club, just outside of Montevallo Alabama in Shelby County, moving and Placing Hunting Blinds, Ladder stands and putting in Food Plots. You will also catch him hunting in Clio Alabama (South Alabama) where he will be throwing lead at hog’s or catching catfish.

Dennis is also a volunteer for Honor Flight Birmingham where they fly WWII Veterans to Washington DC to visit the WW II Memorial

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   It was Awesome Mike! Can't wait til next year!

   Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Anthony