Cannabis Association of New York to hold cornhole tournament Saturday: What to know

Fans of the backyard game cornhole will have a chance to showcase their skills in the High Toss Cornhole Tournament on Saturday.

The tournament, hosted through a collaboration between the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY), the Broome County Urban League and Just Breathe Tomorrows, will be held at noon on Collier Street in downtown Binghamton. Organizers said smoking will be allowed at the event.

All three organizations will receive funds raised from the tournament. According to a press release, CANY is the largest cannabis trade organization in New York, and focuses on informing the public of safe cannabis shopping and consumption, and advocates for the industry in state and local politics.

The Broome County Urban League is a nonprofit organization which focuses on uplifting minorities and provides summer programs, tutoring and more for youths. Tournament organizers said Just Breathe Tomorrows is a newly formed nonprofit which aims to raise funds for organizations which help surrounding communities.

The tournament features a $1,750 prize pool, with $1,000 for the winning team, $500 to second, and $250 for third. A $50 entry fee is required per team, and registration can be completed online.