I mentioned this last year and letting everyone know about The Petersen Classic again.  For those who haven't heard of it, it's an 8-game scratch tournament across 16 lanes at Hoffman Estates Lanes in the NW Suburbs area of Chicago.  They do everything they can to mess with the lane conditions.  The pins are mis-weighted and off spot and oil is throw everywhere or not at all, depending on how they feel.  Last year, only 9 bowlers broke 1600.  Ask Brett about his experience...   

Quite a few people around the St. Louis area put squads together, but I still bowl on a squad sponsored by my former collegiate coach from Springfield, MO in late August.  He normally has a few openings for bowlers.  The tournament isn't formally sanctioned, but if you are an adult bowler and would like an interesting challege, let me know.  This year, the squad I'm bowling is Saturday evening, August 21st at 7pm.
I believe there will also be opportunities to bowl the earlier squad at 330pm the same day if that would work better.

Basic entry fee is $85 and there are opportunities to enter other events like doubles and team.  For info about the tournament, check out www.thepetersen.com.  I can also answer questions if you have any.

I know that is a tough weekend for many due to school check-in, but if you want an interesting challenge, let me know as soon as possible and I'll reserve a spot for you.

Phil