Bored? Look at These Hobby Ideas

Have you ever played one too many computer games or watched one 
too many old reruns? You just can't get into another mystery and 
you just feel flat? Maybe you are suffering from boredom, that 
familiar accomaniment to our automated, precooked lifestyles. If, 
so, you need to check out these hobby ideas. Hobbies have been 
found to be therapeutic as they relieve stress and get the mind 
active. In this article, you'll find hobby ideas for every sort 
of person, from the intellectual to the athlete, from the homemaker 
to the attorney.


Many times we are bored because we have become too inactive.  If, 
this is your problem, you might like a sports hobby. Have you ever 
tried tennis?  How about golf, cornhole, frisbee golf? Many people simply love bowling until 
it becomes an important part of their lives. Sports hobbies get you 
out of the house and often are a way to make friends with others.  
Then again, some active hobbies can be enjoyed in our own homes, such 
as, weight lifting and doing aerobic dance to a video.

Reasons To Exercise

Firstly, I'd like to mention, this article really has nothing
to do with Cornhole exclusively, but none-the-less, 
EXERCISE is extremely, important for everyone. So, I 
thought I would post this article, because Cornhole is 
an excellent form of exercise, much to my surprise! 
Unless, I'm just getting old! ;-]  Many us need to follow
an exercise program, in order to remain healthy.  


Below, you'll find several good reasons why you should 
start exercising now.


1.  Contributes to fat loss
It is well proven from scientific research all over
the world that physical exercise contributes to
weight loss.  If you burn more calories than you
consume through nutrition, you'll lose weight.  When
you exercise, you burn more calories than when you
don't. 

 It's really simple - the more you exercise...

the more weight or fat you'll lose.

2.  Prevent disease
The chances of developing several various diseases
has been proven to decrease when exercising.  These
diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
and the stroke.  


Around 4 out of 5 deaths caused by heart disease
and cancer, are linked to factors that include stress
and lack of exercise.  We all know that diabetes
increases the chance for heart attacks and strokes.
What this shows, is that many of the risk factors
and diseases caused by not exercising are working
in conjunction to damage your health.  To prevent
this from happening, start exercising.

ACA Official Rules of Cornhole / Corn Toss

ACA Official Rules of Cornhole / Corn Toss 


These are the official rules and regulations of the: 
American Cornhole Association (ACA). 


The rules and regulations have been developed and ratified by a majority of ACA members for ACA sanctioned tournament play. The rules are not a mandate, but rather a guideline to promote consistent and standard Cornhole / Corn Toss play around the country.


It is the responsibility of each ACA member to strive to meet these rules and regulations in all ACA sanctioned tournaments.


See ACA Sanctioned Tournaments for a listing of scheduled tournaments. 

OFFICIAL RULES OF CORNHOLE / CORN TOSS 
Published By The AMERICAN CORNHOLE ASSOCIATION (ACA) 
(Last Revision July 13, 2009) 


RULE 1 - COURT LAYOUT 


Section A. Dimensions - 
A Cornhole / Corn Toss court shall be a level rectangular area 10 ft wide and a minimum of 45 ft long. The court should consist of two corn platforms, designated pitchers boxes and foul lines. A north-south setting is recommended for outdoor courts to minimize the effects of the sun. 









                                                                                 






Section B. Pitcher's Box - The pitcher's box is the rectangle 4 ft by 3 ft at each end of the court, parallel and on both sides of Cornhole platforms. 
Each contestant must remain in the pitchers box while pitching the corn bag. 


Section C. Multiple Courts - To eliminate distraction and safely separate activity, Cornhole / Corn Toss courts adjacent to each other shall be a minimum of 10 feet apart. 
A greater distance (at least 12 feet) is preferable. 


Section D. Foul Lines – There are two sets of foul lines: 
(1) open adult play and (2) junior play. 
The open adult play foul lines shall be defined as an imaginary line 30 ft. from the beginning of the hole in the opposite Cornhole platform. 
For Cornhole / Corn Toss sets that meet ACA specifications,
this foul line will be parallel to the front of the cornhole platform. 
The junior play foul lines shall be defined as an imaginary line 21 ft. from the beginning of the hole in the opposite cornhole platform.  


Section E. Covered Or Indoor Courts - The regulations for covered and indoor Cornhole / Corn Toss courts are exactly the same with the additional stipulation that they shall have a minimum 12 foot vertical clearance to the lowest possible obstruction. 


The American Cornhole Organization has a very insightful video, explaining the game of Cornhole in a unique presentation. 

Click Here To View The Video

RULE 2 - PLAYING EQUIPMENT - CORNHOLE PLATFORMS AND BAGS 

What is Cornhole?


It has been called many things, Corn Toss, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes, but to many of us born and raised in Kentucky and the southern part of Ohio, the game is passionately referred to as Cornhole. 


It has been said that the game originated in Germany in the 14th century, and then was rediscovered in the hills of Kentucky over 100 years ago. 


The truth is, who really knows, but the game is great fun for all ages and can be played anywhere! 


Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. 


Scoring can be swift and the lead may change hands several times in a match before the winner is decided. 


The game is generally played tournament style with an individual or team being named the champion at the end of the tournament. 


Why play Cornhole / Corn Toss?