So this week, I wanted to post your Create Something Saturday project ahead of time so you could go out and purchase the materials. I have grown up playing cornhole and have always wanted to make my own cornhole boards so I could paint them however I wanted.
As we all know summer is in full effect! Time to take full advantage of it with friends and get down on some serious hang out time. Because let’s face it, when winter comes around again you are going to go back into hibernation.
SO for this Create Something Saturday why not create a game that is perfect for those summertime kick it sessions? First, let’s go over the rules of how to play Cornhole. (A classic yard game most of us learned in college.)
How to Play:
The game starts out with two teams, two people on each team. One person from each of the teams takes their sides facing opposite each other at the two cornhole boards.
Each team has four bean bags. The two people on opposite teams at one side of the cornhole field will take turns tossing their bags at the cornhole board opposite of them. If a bag hits the ground and then bounces onto the board- it should be removed. Once all bags have been thrown, then the two players on the other side of the cornhole court throw their bags. The cornhole game continues until one team reaches 21 or more points. The objective is to toss the bean bags into the hole in the cornhole boards.
Scoring:
3 points for a cornhole bag that goes through the hole.
1 point for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface.
1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging into the hole.
1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the edge but not touching the ground.
0 points for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface, but also touching the ground.
The cornhole team with the highest round score, adds the difference of the two scores to their game score.
And now- how to make your own cornhole boards! Watch the video below with step by step instructions!
Things you will need:
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Jigsaw
2 Sheets of Plywood 24″ x 48″ (regulation size)
4 2×4′s – 24″ long (frame)
4 2×4′s – 33-45″ long (frame) (Three (2×4 are only 1.5 inches thick) inches shorter than the plywood)
4 2×4′s – 13.5″ long (legs)
Screws
Drawing Compass
Tips:
Use a semi gloss paint to paint the boards with, so the bags will slide up the surface to the hole!
Your local lumber store will most likely cut the 2 x 4s to length for you… this is far less expensive than buying the proper power saw if you don’t own it.
Now go try ‘em out. There is nothing like hanging with friends and putting together a little friendly competition on a sunny afternoon.
Shoot me a picture of you and your friends playing your favorite summer game on our Facebook or Twitter.
I think we can officially say it- summer is here! What does that mean? Beach time! Throw on your flip flops and pack your sunscreen because this coming Thursday is the beginning of the AVP Volleyball Tournament at Huntington Beach. 8th Continent Soymilk will be there handing out coupons and samples, and showing off our new packaging!
So come out and enjoy the sun and watch the amazing volleyball tournament!
Here is the line up of matches.
Schedule:
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Men’s and Women’s Qualifier
Gates open at 7:00 AM.
Start time 8:00 AM. End time (Approx) 6:00 PM.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Men’s and Women’s Main Draw Competition
Gates open at 8:00 AM.
Start time 9:00 AM. End time (Approx) 6:00 PM.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Men’s and Women’s Main Draw Competition
Gates open at 8:00 AM.
Start time 9:00 AM. End time (Approx) 6:00 PM.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Men’s and Women’s Main Draw Competition – Women’s Final at 11:00 AM, Men’s Final at 1:00 PM
Gates open at 7:45 AM.
Start time 8:45 AM. End time (Approx) 2:00 PM.
Go here for details on directions and make sure to stop by and take a picture with us so you can post it on our Facebook or shoot it to us on Twitter later!
I don’t know about you, but when I think of summer- my mind goes right to the beach. Playing in the sand, running around, wading in the water. And do you ever notice at the end of the day you are exhausted and crash out earlier than normal?
That’s because a trip to the beach is a great way to get a work out! Here are some tips and exercises you can do at the beach to get in shape and still have a blast.
Stretch
Make sure to take several extra minutes to stretch before and after your breach workout, especially your legs. Even someone in great shape will be working muscles not normally worked due to the sand’s natural resistance. Quick tip: swimming is a great stretching exercise!
Running in the Shallow Sand
This is a very powerful workout. It is much more effective than free running because not only are you planting your foot in the sand, but you also have to use strength to pull your feet back out.
Arm Sifts
This exercise is great for the arms
Sit on your bent knees in the sand
Bury your palms facing outward in the sand
Now start sifting and lifting sand with your palms to throw it away
Do this vigorously and you will be able to feel the burn
Leg Sifts
With this exercise you use your legs to force sand out. You can vary the leg action of lifting and throwing away the sand from front to sideways.
Stand with your legs shoulder width apart
Bury your ankles in the sand, and try to lift the sand and throw it away using your leg
Repeat this movement with the other leg
Repeat using alternate legs as quickly as possible
After the post-workout stretching make sure to also allow yourself some “cool-down” time. The natural cooling effect from being by water will be refreshing! So not only did you have a great day at the beach- but you are also working on your beach body!
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