American Cornhole League Officially Licensed Product Now Available at Academy Sports + Outdoors

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 01, 2023 -- The American Cornhole League (ACL), alongside Escalade Sports, is thrilled to announce its launch at Academy Sports and Outdoors, a renowned name in the retail industry. Starting onAugust 1, 2023, cornhole enthusiasts and players can enjoy the convenience of purchasing officially licensed ACL boards and bags directly from Academy in-store and online, further enhancing the accessibility and popularity of cornhole.

Escalade Sports and the American Cornhole League’s manufacturing partnership improves accessibility of ACL PRO, ACL COMP, and ACL RECcornhole boards and bags. The ACL is excited to collaborate with Escalade Sportsto expand the reach of the league’s official products and to bring authentic, tournament-quality cornhole products to the masses. This joint effort reflects the shared dedication to the growth and success of this game and its enthusiastic community of players.

"Our league is about providing a world-class cornhole experience, whether for one of our pros competing or a fan looking for the ultimate backyard setup," said Stacey Moore, Founder of the American Cornhole League. "That's why we chose to partner with Escalade Sports - their commitment to manufacturing excellence means consumers can now walk into Academy and bring home officially licensed ACL equipment, without the wait.They too can play cornhole with gear identical to the pros and practice the shots they see on ESPN.“

Since launching in 2016 the ACL has become one of the fastest growing sports in the world, with broadcast deals with ESPN and CBS / CBS Sports. The league’s tagline “Anyone can play, anyone can win” along with its ability to be played anywhere has the league on a fast track for success. Along with the “SuperHole” series, the ACL hosts a variety of pro and amateur events. The ACL’s strong sponsor support includes year-long partners Johnsonville, Bush’s, and AllCornhole.com, along with individual event sponsor Ultra Cornhole.

To shop ACL product at Academy, visit your local store or shop online at https://www.academy.com/c/brands/acl-cornhole.

ABOUT ESCALADE
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Escalade designs, manufactures, and sells sporting goods, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment. Our mission is to connect family and friends and create lasting memories. Leaders in our respective categories, Escalade's brands include Brunswick Billiards®; STIGA® table tennis; Accudart®; RAVE Sports® water recreation; Victory Tailgate® custom games; Onix® Pickleball; Goalrilla™ basketball; Lifeline® fitness; Woodplay® playsets; and Bear® Archery. Escalade's products are available online and at leading retailers nationwide. For more information about Escalade's many brands, history, financials, and governance, please visit www.escaladeinc.com.

ABOUT ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS

Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 270 stores across 18 states. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information about Academy Sports and their ACL offering, please visit www.academy.com.

ABOUT AMERICAN CORNHOLE LEAGUE
The American Cornhole League is the worldwide governing body for professional, competitive, and recreational cornhole. The ACL provides the premier cornhole engagement experience by setting the standards for cornhole technology, media, and equipment. For more information on the ACL, visit www.iplaycornhole.com. Anyone Can Play, Anyone Can Win!

ESCALADE CONTACTS:
Patrick Griffin
Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations
(812) 467-1358

Julie Hope
Brand Manager, Escalade Sports
jhope@escaladesports.com

AMERICAN CORNHOLE LEAGUE CONTACT:
Marlon LeWinter
516.982.1196
marlon@iplaycornhole.com