Fall Tournament at Victory Lane

It was a diverse field Saturday for the Fall 2009 Victory Lanes cornhole tournament. Contenders included returning champs John and David “Four Peaks” and powerhouse teams like “T-Bags” Rob and Tannen, “Wheat Wavers” Shay and Christine, and “Cornaholics” Vic and newly matched up but experienced partner Brian. First timers included “All-In” a couple of experienced Baggo players who had no trouble transferring their game and skills to the full cornhole distance and heavier bags, and some combinations of experienced players and first time cornhole players who were new to the game or just new to Victory Lanes.

USACL Slugfest at Sammy’s

It was a small but highly competitive tournament. Seven teams turned out at Sammy’s on 83rd Ave. and Glendale. The format was double elimination with each match being best two out of three. Sammys has a great patio for bags with plenty of room or four courts and spectators, surrounded by a fence of oleanders to reduce and effects of wind. However it was unseasonably hot with temperatures in the high 90s.

Secrets of the Cornbag Cup

On Saturday, the Boonies (Shak, Habib, Dan, Shawn, and their team of supporters) held their third Cornbag Cup tournament at Tempe’s Daley Park. The event was huge by Arizona standards with 66 teams competing for the cup. It attracted all levels of players and fun-seekers. Most were attending their second or third Cornbag Cup, returning with high expectations and great enthusiasm. For those of us first-timers, it was clear this was a special tournament. While other tournaments wrestle with waning interest and struggle to avoid financial losses, the Boonies continue to succeed wildly in comparison. They seem to know something the others do not. As in business, the secret to their success seems to be a combination of basic execution along with astute marketing and positioning.

Tavern on Mill Hosts Final Tournament of the Summer

Last night was the final tournament of the summer at the Tavern on Mill. Teams reaching the finals in the previous four weekly tournaments qualified to enter this final tournament for the championship.

Fourth Straight for John and David

John and David won this weeks Tuesday night tournament at the Tavern on Mill for the fourth straight week sweeping the qualifying tournaments and securing a spot in next weeks season finale tournament.

John and David Win 3rd Straight at the Tavern

This week’s Tuesday night tournament at the Tavern on Mill was the third in a series of four weekly tournaments to be capped off by a finale tournament on September 8th. John and David won the first two tournaments fairly decisively despite some competitive play by Vic and Doug and the Rum Dumpsters (Alyssa and Jennifer). The outcome was the same in week three but the circumstances were more dramatic this week.

Second Tavern on Mill Tournament

Last night was the second weekly tournament at the Tavern on Mill. This is a new tournament series in conjunction with the Tavern’s Tuesday night game night featuring $2 tacos and beer specials, and casual bags. The tournament costs nothing to enter, starts at 10pm and runs to about midnight. There’s a small bar tab provided to the two finalists plus automatic entry in the finale tournament to be held on September 8th. Players of all levels participate and have fun. Even if you’ve never played before, this is the perfect place to start.

Tournaments at the Tavern

New bags tournament series

The Tavern on Mill is running a series of Cornhole tournaments on Tuesday nights at ten. No entry fee. Gift card prizes. Finale tournament on 9/8 for $50 gift card. Contact Misty for details 

White Mountain Summer Cornhole Challenge 8/8/9

I finally made the trek up to Overgaard to play in the White Mountain Summer Cornhole Challenge. This is currently the most successful tournament series in Arizona. When I heard from Vic that Dale, the tournament organizer and one of the top contenders, was without a partner was looking for a stand-in teammate, I jumped at the opportunity. Dale’s usual teammate Terry was out of town. My usual teammate was busy that day. And Doug offered to ride up with me. I couldn’t refuse.

Video from White Mountain Cornhole Championship