American_Cornhole_Organization
American Cornhole Organization
American organization for the sport of cornhole
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]
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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]