Lights FC to Hold 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament this Saturday

October 11, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release

(Las Vegas, NV) - Las Vegas Lights FC professional soccer, in cooperation with the Las Vegas Cornhole organization, are hosting a first of its kind cornhole tournament to occur during this Saturday afternoon's Lights FC home match (Saturday, October 16th) at Cashman Field (2pm Kick-Off). The 1st Annual Las Vegas Lights FC Cornhole Tournament is presented by Comprehensive Cancer Centers.

Cornhole, the popular game similar to horseshoes, involves participants throwing corn bags towards wooden boxes. (If you know, you know...!)

The competition will feature teams of two (2) people each in tournament style format. All matches will occur along the sidelines of the grass field at Cashman Field. The tournament will begin during pre-game warm-ups of the Lights FC match and will continue throughout the Lights FC match.

Entry is $80 per team ($40 person) and includes a free Lights FC match ticket. Cash prizes will be awarded from 50% of the registration fees to the first, second and third place winners. Specifically, 1st place will be awarded 50% of the prize pool, 2nd place will be awarded 30% of the prize pool, and 3rd place will be awarded 20% of the prize pool.

"Cornhole, soccer & Saturday afternoon in the fall is a perfect mix of fun!," says Lights FC Owner & C.E.O. Brett Lashbrook. "Fans of all ages and skill level are encouraged to participate in this one-of-a-kind tournament location!"

Registration & exact rules can be found at LightsFC.com/Cornhole.

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