Wyoming’s Summer Of High Quality Competitions Is Heating Up

Since the 1800s, it has been part of backyard barbecues, football tailgates, and local bars and has continued to gain popularity through the decades. In 2005, a man named Frank Greers established a governing body for the game, and a national league was established in 2015.

You can watch it being played by others on ESPN, in tournaments in nearly every state in the United States and countries worldwide, and it's still played at backyard barbecues, tailgates, and local bars everywhere.

No age limit or skill level is needed to play; anyone can get involved.

Cornhole.

All you need is two boards with a hole in each and bean bags.

That's it.

Nothing special.

As a result, there will be hours and hours of fun being had by anyone around.

In Wyoming, you'll find cornhole tournaments happening all the time. Some bars have cornhole leagues, tournaments, fundraisers, and a set of boards ready for any patron looking for a game.

The 2nd Annual Wild West Shootout Cornhole Championships is happening in Riverton at the end of June.

June 27-28, the shootout will be held at the Wind River Casino & Resort's Blue Sky Room. All skill levels are welcome to register to compete in the event, with registration being $25 per person.

They've even worked with local hotels to set special rates for event attendees.

Learning to play cornhole is simple, getting good at cornhole will take practice. If it's a game you'd like to get involved with, you can easily find boards and start playing.

If you're looking to improve your game to tournament level, there are a few things you should consider getting.