Have you heard? Cornhole was approved by the Herons Glen Recreation District Board in March to be a sanctioned activity at Herons Glen. This journey to make cornhole an activity/amenity began when the Herons Glen Resident Events Committee sponsored a Cornhole Tournament in May 2024. Due to the excitement for this tournament as shown by Herons Glen residents filling the tournament quota of 100 participants in less than 24 hours (with continued interest for two subsequent tournaments) and fun had by them at the tournament itself, a Cornhole Committee (Committee) was formed consisting of eight Herons Glen residents to develop a plan to make cornhole a sanctioned activity/amenity at the Glen. Members of this committee are Steve Christiansen, Joyce Forman, Vance Scherrer, Ron Decker, Sherri Long, Susan Wasserott, Laurie Decker, and Donna Moffat. The Tournament Coordinators are Denise Fell and Shelly Christiansen.
After many meetings and discussions with the HGRD Board and the HGRD General Manager and his staff as well as support from the Herons Glen residents, the committee was successful in getting approval to make cornhole a sanctioned activity. The HGRD also granted us approval to play cornhole on the shuffleboard courts if they are adequately protected with astroturf during play. Costs to purchase cornhole boards, bags and astroturf to protect the shuffleboard courts must be funded by donations from the residents. The committee has been working to obtain funds to purchase these items. We are excited to begin developing our processes for Cornhole Leagues and “open play” and will communicate that information very soon. Again, thanks to the HGRD Board, HGRD General Manager and his staff and the many Herons Glen residents who made this happen.
