Adam “Knighty” Knight: The Dark Knight of the Boards

When the sun sets over Ashby de la Zouch, a different kind of Knight emerges—not one in shining armour, but one armed with cornhole bags and a ruthless drag shot.

Meet Adam Knight, known affectionately across the circuit as “Knighty.” By day, he’s the General Manager of Everyone Active Leisure Centre in North West Leicestershire, playing a pivotal role in keeping the region active and thriving. But when game day comes around, he ditches the suit and channels his inner competitor, bringing precision and quiet menace to the boards.

As one of the founding figures of the Ashby Baggers Cornhole Club, Knighty has been instrumental in shaping the club’s rise from casual throwers to serious contenders on the national stage. He’s part of the club’s fabric, though you won’t always catch him at practice nights—Knighty’s more of a big-match player. The kind who shows up when it matters. When he does step on court, you know it’s game time.

Adam made his UKCL debut in Season 2 at Bury St Edmunds, notching a notable 9th-place finish at a qualifier. Since then, he’s been a familiar face at events—often hovering near the top half of the table, and always keeping his rivals guessing.

He’s built a reputation not just for his smooth slide and punishing drag shots, but also for his legendary banter—particularly when it involves his favourite on-court rivalry: “Pettitt Bashing.”

Ask him for a match prediction and you’ll get a wry grin; ask him for a laugh, and he’ll give you ten.

Off the boards, Knighty’s hobbies are as eclectic as his game. From football and ornithology to a well-earned post-match pint, he lives and plays with passion, precision, and plenty of humour.

As for Nationals Tier 2, Knighty isn’t promising fireworks—he’s promising fun:

“Enjoy the day and have a great laugh with great people.”

But don’t be fooled. Behind the laid-back attitude is a serious competitor. If you drop your guard, the Dark Knight won’t hesitate to swoop in and steal the win.

Because let’s be honest: chivalry didn’t make his list of knightly traits.