Elgin Cross-Town Classic Will Kick-Off and Close with Style

The Elgin Cross-Town Classic will have some special guests when it begins in one week.

Councilman Steffen

Elgin City Councilman John Steffen will help kick-off the event at Bowlway Lanes on Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. by rolling out the ceremonial first ball. Councilman Steffen is an active sports fan. When asked about saying a few words to begin the Elgin Cross-Town Classic between Bowlway and Elgin Lanes, he immediately accepted even though he hasn’t bowled in a while. “We may need to set up the bumpers,” he said. “I remember my grandmother used to bowl at the old Schneider’s in downtown Elgin. I think this will be a lot of fun,” Steffen added.

Jeff Myers

Joining Steffen at the tournament will be Elgin Today host and  professional announcer Jeff Myers. He will provide introductions and updates on the bowling action during the event. Myers has been producing original programming about Elgin for 20 years. He recently conducted a promotional spot for the Elgin Cross-Town Classic which can be seen on this month’s Elgin Today show at the City of Elgin Video Center (www.cityofelgin.org) under the On Demand tab and towards the middle of the program. “This is great news for bowling fans,” said Myers. “I’m looking forward to help call the action, talk to the bowlers, and cheer on the teams with the fans.”

Mayor Kaptain

Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain will also be attending. His appearance will come on Saturday, April 20 at the end of the tournament when he presents the Elgin Cross-Town Classic Mayor’s Cup to the winning team. Kaptain is no stranger to bowling. “After the second World War, my father bowled at both Bowlway and Elgin Lanes,” he said. “This is special to me because my father bowled for more than 50 years and only stopped bowling when he was 90 years old. I’m excited to attend and hope this event will become a yearly tradition and maybe even expand to our neighbor towns,” Kaptain added.