A new revolution is sweeping the nation and has finally reached Fuquay-Varina. The craze - Cornhole.

It's not as strange as its name sounds. Actually, "it's exciting," said Denise Godwin, one of the team leaders . Lisa Ashworth and Michael Cruze are assisting Godwin in her efforts on Saturday when the First United Methodist Church of Fuquay-Varina will host the First Church Cornhole Classic.

The Classic is sponsored by the church's Mission's Committee. The cost is $25 per team, check in is at 10 and the first toss will be held at 11 a.m.

The Classic will feature a double-elimination tournament consisting of two-person teams. The winning team will receive a gift certificate for a customized cornhole set from Johnston County Cornhole.

According to the American Cornhole Association, the game has been called many things, such as Corn Toss, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, and Indiana Horseshoes.

Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores three points, while one on the platform scores one point.

Scoring can be swift and the lead may change hands several times in a match before the winner is decided.

The game is generally played tournament style with an individual or team being named the champion at the end of the tournament.

The association says that if you can aim and toss a corn bag 30 feet, you can master the game of Cornhole. It can be played anywhere - driveways, parks, backyard, campgrounds, beaches and even inside.

And it's safe. There are no metal or pointed objects. The corn bags are normally made of soft 12 ounce duck canvas material and filled with pliable high quality feed corn.

Two cornhole platforms and eight corn bags and you’re ready to play the game.

Proceeds will benefit the Southern Wake Faith Community in Action (SWFCA). Founded by local church volunteers, SWFCA is a non-profit organization providing assistance to Fuquay-Varina and Willow Springs residents.

Since 2006, SWFCA has helped almost 400 families deal with financial hardship and household emergencies. To learn more about their programs or to aid in their efforts, you may contact Pam Naugle at 919-567-8100.

So, if you don't want to participate in this fun sport, come out and watch. Concessions and activities for the children will be available.

For more information about the tournament or to register a team, go to their Web site at http://fumcfv.org/cornhole.htm or call the church office at 919-567-8384.