Planning a Cornhole Event as a Class

Planning a Cornhole Event as a Class

                 

Planning a cornhole tournament is no easy task, as a class we have learned that following the steps below will allow you to plan a successful cornhole event.

Delegate

When planning a cornhole event as a class it is important to split people up into groups, so they can work on specific tasks. It is crucial for each group to work together and bring ideas to each other in order for the event to run smoothly.

•     Sponsorships
•    Game Day Activities
•   Promotions
•   Venue
•   Equipment
•   Food and Beverage
•   Marketing
•   Registration

Venue

Determining a venue for your event is one of the first things your class should do. Choosing a venue will help to determine a lot of other factors that go along with planning the event. Deciding to host your event indoor or outdoor has its pros and cons. An Indoor is a safe bet if the weather has a potential to be nasty, but an outdoor event on a nice day could draw a larger crowd.

When searching for venues, some suggestions are

•              Schools
•              Parking lots
•              Parks
•              Restaurant/Bars

Once your class has chosen a venue, you can now determine how many games can be played at a time, and how many people your event can support. You can also begin to think about how you can designate the space for registration, food and beverage, games, etc.

Sponsorships

Organizing a fundraising event can be costly. Although cornhole is a fairly inexpensive game, your class will still have to cover the expenses somehow. Choosing a charity to raise money for is a great way to pick up sponsors. Picking up sponsors is also an important step to in the event planning process because it will allow you to know how much money you have to work with. Knowing your budget will help you to plan how much equipment, food and beverage, etc. you can get for the event.

Marketing and Promotions

Once you have your event planned out, the next step is to create awareness and attract participants to attend your event. It is important to know who your target market is for the event, this allows you to choose what the best way to get these people’s attention is.

Ways to market and promote

•             Social Media
•             Flyers
•             Email
•             Word of Mouth
•              Sponsors

 It is crucial to work together and thoroughly plan out your event as a class. Following these steps and using some of the suggestions will help your class plan and execute a successful cornhole tournament!

Here is a video showing you the ACL cornhole tournament. Watching it shows you how a major cornhole tournament is set up, and can help give you ideas when setting up your own event.

Video

                  https://youtu.be/rL4WYLri3EM