he American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is bringing elite-level competition to Erie this Friday and Saturday as the ACO Erie Major welcomes professional and amateur cornhole players to the Bayfront Convention Center.
Competition begins at 9 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m. on Friday and picks back up Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The event will draw approximately 175 participants plus their guests to Erie. Players are expected to travel from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Pennsylvania to participate.
The ACO Erie Major is a points earning event on the American Cornhole Organization Major Series Tour. Players compete in singles, doubles, women’s, seniors, juniors and coed divisions throughout the weekend as they work to earn rankings, accumulate points and advance toward the highest stage of the season.
“This event brings top level cornhole competition to Erie and showcases the city as a destination for nationally sanctioned tournaments,” said Frank Geers, president of the American Cornhole Organization. “The Erie Major gives players the opportunity to earn valuable ranking points while connecting athletes from regions across the country in one location.”
Founded in 2005, the American Cornhole Organization serves as the blueprint for the sport of cornhole and sanctions competitive events across the country. ACO Major tournaments award national ranking points and prize payouts, with results contributing toward qualification for the ACO World Championships.
The Erie Major benefits both the sport of cornhole and the region by bringing a nationally recognized tournament to Northwestern Pennsylvania while generating economic impact. By hosting a nationally sanctioned ACO Major, Erie continues to build its reputation as a sports destination equipped to welcome tournaments that generate ongoing visitor traffic.
