Английская Википедия:American Cornhole Organization
The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) founded in 2005 by Frank Geers is an organization dedicated to transforming the game of cornhole to a competitive National Sport.[1][2][3] American Cornhole Organization held its first ACO Nationals Championship, December 2006,[4] in Northern KY to crown the ACO National King of Cornhole.[5]
Prior to the first ACO Nationals the American Cornhole Organization held various organized ACO cornhole tournaments and events, including the Carson Palmer Cornhole Classic in Cincinnati, June 2006.[1][4]
The ACO introduced standardized and sanctioned equipment to the game including ACO Star Logo Cornhole Boards,[4] ACO Soft Touch Resin Fill Cornhole Bags,[1] and ACO Governing Body Sport of Cornhole Rules.[2][3] Structure and consistency gave legitimacy to cornhole as a spor[3]t, helping ACO spread professional cornhole on a national scale.[3] In 2009 the ACO introduced the PlayersChoice Cornhole Bag - a bag with a two-sided playing surface[6] adding to the challenge and complexity of the sport.
The ACO has a worldwide following through Facebook,[7] YouTube live stream,[8] and other Social Media outlets.
Headquartered in Camp Dennison, Ohio the ACO built a Network of ACO Certified Officials across the United States facilitating ACO Majors and Pro Series cornhole tournaments and cornhole leagues.[3]
American Cornhole Historic Markers
- ACO PRO First Nationals Championships to crown ACO King of Cornhole[5]
- ACO Introduces Resin Filled Cornhole Bags 2006[1]
- ACO Introduces Airmail Box and Challenge 2007[9]
- ACO Unveils ACO PRO Skill Challenge Test to Rank Pros Nationally 2007[9]
- ACO PRO Jersey introduced at Easter Seals Tailgate Bash World Championships 2007[10]
- ACO Adds World Ranking Points System featuring CornyForty - Top 40 Cornhole Players 2008
- ACO Introduces PlayersChoice Tournament Series Bags - two sided playing surface 2008[6]
- AC "Star Logo" Tournament Series Cornhole Boards star in Cornhole the Movie 2010
- ACO Introduces - ACO Certified Officials & Sanctioned Cornhole Events 2010
- Topps Company Official Cornhole Collector's Card featuring Matt Guy, reigning 5-time ACO King of Cornhole Champion 2011[11]
- ACO World Championships of Cornhole featured on ESPN's Kenny Mayne Wider World of Sports Summer 2013
- ACO World Championships of Cornhole featured on ESPN SportsCenter on the Road w/ Matt Barrie & Sara Walsh Summer 2015[12][13]
- World Cornhole Day - last Saturday of July - Official Proclamation in Columbia, SC in 2020[14]
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