Amarillo Cornhole Cup Draws 12 Teams of Adults 50+

Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosted a cornhole tournament for adults 50 and older, with teams from two community centers.

Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Rodeo

Photograph of a plain wooden cornhole board on a sunlit park lawn with a bean bag in flight and two distant figures seen from behind under a wide sky. — Amarillo Parks and Recreation hosted a Cornhole Cup tournament for adults 50 and older, with 12 teams from the Wesley Community Center and Warford Activity Center. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Cornhole Cup tournament for adults 50 and older, featuring 12 teams. Six duos represented the Wesley Community Center and six pairs represented the host, Warford Activity Center.

Why it matters

The city's Parks and Recreation Department staged the tournament to keep older residents physically active. The event is held twice a year, and about two-thirds of its athletes also competed in the spring Cornhole Cup.

Twelve teams of players aged 50 and older took part, with about two-thirds of athletes also competing in the spring Cornhole Cup. Final standings and the winning team were not reported in the source material.

The players

Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department

The municipal department of the City of Amarillo that runs parks, recreation facilities and community programs, including this tournament.

Faye Holmes

A local competitor and three-time defending champion of the Amarillo Cornhole Cup tournament for adults 50 and older.

The details

Competitors toss bags at a board, aiming to land them in the hole for points, with 12 points awarded for all four bags in the hole. First-time players received tips from more experienced participants, and Faye Holmes, a three-time defending champion, returned to compete.

Spring: The spring Cornhole Cup tournament took place, attended by about two-thirds of this event's athletes.
Two weeks before the event: Tonya Olson first learned of the tournament at a volunteer trash cleanup at the park.
November 13, 2026: The Cornhole Cup tournament was held in Amarillo.

Season Trajectory

The November tournament extends the city's twice-yearly Cornhole Cup series, which about two-thirds of its athletes also joined in the spring. The repeat participation shows how the series builds a continuing roster of older adults who stay active through regular competition.

Adults aged 50 and older in Amarillo can join the twice-yearly Cornhole Cup through the Parks and Recreation Department. The tournament gives newcomers a chance to learn from more experienced competitors.

The takeaway

Regular, low-pressure competitions like this give older adults a reason to stay physically active and socially connected. Newcomers can start by watching or asking experienced players for tips before they compete.