The 2010 Bob Summerville Memorial Summer Super School, sponsored by 900 Global, takes place at Sunset Station in Las Vegas, Nevada in The Strike Zone Bowling Center. Since 1997, several thousand bowlers from the U.S and abroad have come to this intensive school to learn and have fun in a unique setting with a star-studded cast of coaches. The Super School concept was created by BTM’s founder, Bob Summerville, who created the school to fulfill his dream of offering bowlers from around the world quality instruction in a relaxed and informational environment.
Coaching staff
The coaching staff are all headliners: John Jowdy, PBA and ABC Hall of Fame coach and instructor to hundreds of top bowlers; Bill Holt, a USA silver-level instructor; Ron Clifton, advanced training clinic coach and BTM writer; Jim Merrell, a USA silver-level instructor; Wendy Macpherson, Silver Level Coach and pro bowler; and Dr. Dean Hinitz, clinical sports psychologist who has helped the mental game of numerous members of the pro tour. Other coaches will be added, as needed, to keep the instructor-to-student ratio as low as possible.
Super School combines on-the-lane analyses by coaches with classroom instruction to provide the student with the most complete instruction possible. All skill levels of bowlers are welcome at Super School. The course will be divided equally between classroom and on-lane instruction. Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an hour lunch break. The evening before the Super School starts, there is a reception and grip check at Strike Zone bowling center from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Even though you are evaluated throughout the week by your instructor, you will go through a grip analysis on the first morning or at the reception on the preceding evening.
Classroom
Classroom sessions will include mental game, equipment, ball dynamics and lane play adjustments, while on-the-lane coaches teach physical game and lane play. Dr. Dean Hinitz, clinical sport psychologist and competitive athlete, will be your mental game instructor.
Super School does not have a rigidly set format, so different students on a pair may be learning something different than students on another pair, depending on the student’s needs. Also, each coach has their own teaching methods based on their personal orientation and experience, and each coach brings with them their own teaching tools, which may include bowler video and mapping and other teaching tools. We will try and match students by average/ability and their personal goals. If you specifically want a coach with videotaping abilities, please request it.
The lane condition put out for Super School will be a sport condition, with varying patterns toward the end of the school. Bring as many balls as you wish, but we recommend at least two: one for medium oil and one for medium-dry.
Each student receives a free new 900 Global Break Out (drilling not included). Your 900 Global Break Out ball will be given to you before you leave the school. Everyone will receive a free Level 1 Arsenal Report, provided by Jim King'shttp://www.buildanarsenal.com. Your free Level 1 ball Arsenal Report can be arranged during or after leaving Super School. An optional feature is a custom designed Level 2 arsenal report, which would include layouts designed to fit your bowling style. There may be other free products and discounted offers and services by other companies to students during Super School.
Hotel
Sunset Station is also the Super School Host Hotel. Super School students, families and their friends will receive a special rate of $49.99 (plus tax) during the Super School event. The special rate is available by providing a code when you book your room. You may be required to book your rooms by phone, rather than through the Internet. This code will be issuedto you when you register for Super School. Please book your room(s) by March 1 in order to be guaranteed this rate. For reservations call 888-786-7389.
Bowling Center and beyond
Strike Zone Bowling Center is a spacious, ultra modern and all-inclusive facility with synthetic lanes and a full-service pro shop and snack bar. The pro shop can handle all of your drilling and fitting needs during the school, with PBA champion staff. Don’t worry about your balls when you leave for the day. The center has secure storage for your piece of mind. And there’s plenty of entertainment options to keep you busy when you’re not at school…Casino, movies, amphitheatre, restaurants, and night clubs. Click here for more information on Sunset Station: http://www.sunsetstation.com/entertainment/bowling/
Tuition and enrollment
Enrollment is $695, due when you submit your registration. Take an additional $25 off if you are a returning student. Tuition must be paid in full two weeks before arriving at Super School. This date will be posted on your registration form. We accept MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit cards, and checks or money orders in U.S. funds. School enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up early. We reserve the right to cancel Super School should the enrollment requirements not be reached, with a full tuition refund. Students under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult at the hotel and school.
Refunds
If a registered student is unable to attend, the refund schedule is as follows: A full refund will be given to any student 30 days or more in advance (up to February 23rd); a 50 percent refund 10 to 29 days in advance of the start of Super School. No refunds will be issued after March 15th.
Our improvement guarantee
Our Super Schools have had more than their share of success stories. But in reality, it is the students that are responsible for their achievements. Super School provides the tools and assistance to help you bowl better, but in the end, the results will be up to you and your individual coach. Since the first Super School, many students have gone on to win their first tournament or become regular finalists in tournaments. Still others have seen 10, 20, and a few, even 30 pins and more improvements on average. Our guarantee is that we will make sure that the tools and the coaches are the best possible so that you will have the best chance possible to be the one who goes home to shoot the honor scores, win a tournament, or jump up a notch or two in your league. We want you to reach the goals that you have set for yourself. Be sure to fill out and return promptly the pre-questionnaire we will be mailing out to you before Super School begins.
Other things
If you have specific questions or concerns not addressed here, please e-mail us at
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or call 800-282-7043 (US), 512-353-8906 (outside of the US) between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 10 a.m. to noon Fridays (Central Time Zone). To register, print out the Registration Form below and return by mail or fax.
