THE PICNIC PLACEMAT
CALL IT BEAN BAG TOSS OR CORNHOLE, THIS
GAME SETS UP QUICKLY AND EASILY AT ANY
CAMP OR RV SITE.
Most people would not think of the cornhole game as an actual sport,
but it is fast becoming a very popular one.  It has evolved from a simple
backyard game to something that has developed a strong following.  
Tournaments are organized in many areas of the country, and the
individuals who play in them take their cornhole game seriously.  They
spend many hours practicing, and they are very careful to ensure that
their bags and boards are all regulation.  It helps them to be ready to
compete when a tournament is organized in their area.  In addition, there
is a lot of enjoyment of the game, making the sport more popular than
people would have originally expected.  This leisure outdoor activity is
suitable for everyone.
Since the cornhole game is not difficult to learn to play and not physically
demanding, almost any person of any age can play the game and
therefore participate in the tournaments.   There are tournaments for
children and for adults, and men and women are often divided as well.  In
addition, some tournaments are organized for individuals to play, and
others are organized for cornhole teams.  No matter how the tournament
is organized, though, there is something for everyone.  The entry fees
are usually very inexpensive, and the prizes are good.  The tournaments
can also be organized to help raise money for charities and other good
causes, and some people have tournaments just because they are
enjoyable and people like them.
There are areas of the country where cornhole is very popular and areas
where it is not heard of nearly as often.  Organizing a tournament in an
area where the game is not generally played might take some doing, but
there are people all over the country who do enjoy the game.  It is simply
a matter of finding people in one's immediate area who enjoy the game,
which can be done through advertising and asking questions of others in
the community.  For those who play cornhole quite often, it is already
seen as a sport.   Whether it will be seen that way by others, however,
may still take some time.  It has been suggested by some people who
play cornhole as a sport that it might eventually end up on major sports
networks and be televised like bowling and other activities which some
people consider sports and some people do not.
If a person starts out playing cornhole at a young age, he or she may
only see it as a game.  Those who are a bit older often take it more
seriously, because they have a better chance to network with others who
also play the game, either for fun or more seriously.  It is not yet possible
to make a living playing cornhole as it is for some sports.  However,
people can win money and other prizes.  Eventually, the sport may
become popular enough that professional players will make their living off
of the game.  Until that time, however, cornhole will continue to be played
in many areas of the country for both fun and profit.

About The Author:   Dave Roth has a site which sells cornhole products.
In addition
to complete sets, the site also offers rules and building instructions.