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First-Ever Cornhole Tourney Slated

Proceeds from the Cornhole Tournament benefit annual Leadership Scholarships that are presented to local high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community service potential.

By Sara Ray,

The Young Professionals Connection of Douglas County is hosting the first-ever Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 23, at . Proceeds from the Cornhole Tournament benefit annual Leadership Scholarships that are presented to local high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community service potential. The Cornhole Tournament is open to teams of all ages.

The double elimination Cornhole Tournament will begin at 11 a.m., with registration beginning at 10 a.m. (pre-registration is required and payment must be received by Wednesday, June 20). Registration is $25 for each team of two and included lunch and parking. In addition to the
Cornhole Tournament, food and drinks will be available for purchase for those attending
(participants in the Cornhole Tournament will receive a one lunch ticket when they sign-in the day of the tournament additional lunches can be purchased). For added enjoyment, there will be live music to dance or to relax. Due to the nature of Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club, the Cornhole Tournament is a rain or shine event.

What is Cornhole?
Cornhole is an easy game played by two teams of two people, some call it "bean bag toss." Cornhole can be found being played while tailgating for your favorite team or at neighborhood cookout. To play players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end and points are scored by the beanbag landing on the platform or in the hole. It is an easy, fun game and great for all ages.

What is Young Professionals Connection (YPC)?
The Young Professionals Connection is a group of rising business and community leaders ages 21 to 40 who are committed to “connecting with their peers, community, and future” through
networking and social events. Individuals who are interested in learning more about YPC should contact the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce or “like” YPC on Facebook.

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