Hannibal Parks & Recreation is creating a new league to bring a backyard sport inside a newly-renovated facility.
The Clemens Cornhole League will be played in the Clemens Training Facility, the former offices at Clemens Field, Hannibal’s historic baseball stadium. The building has been renovated to allow teams and players pitching and hitting practice.
The Cornhole league begins Nov. 9 and will be Wednesdays for six to eight weeks, depending on the amount of teams. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and the cost is $60 per team.
Jacob Bone, recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks & Recreation, said, “It’s a league that can appeal to all ages and all skill levels.”
He noted that cornhole has increased in popularity over the years, starting at tailgate parties and now televised with major national tournaments. “It’s a good sport for husbands and wives or just friends or relatives,” he said. “It’s fun entertainment for a weeknight.”
He said the league will be divided into recreational and competitive if there is enough interest. Teams are encouraged to bring their own bags or they will be provided.
Registration may be made online at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Home/ or at Hannibal City Hall, 320 Broadway. Contact jbone@hannibal-mo.gov for more information.