GARY, Ind. — The Gary SouthShore RailCats Family Bowling League makes a return to Stardust II in Merrillville this February and once again teams will have the chance to win great prizes.  Teams will be competing for a RailCats Prize Package including a free Luxury Suite at any 2010 RailCats regular season game, complete with 20 tickets and four VIP parking passes.  Bowlers will compete against a team composed of RailCats staff members lead by 2009 Northern League Manager of the Year, Greg Tagert.

All league bowlers receive a RailCats t-shirt, one reserved seat ticket to a RailCats home game and get to attend a pre-game picnic. The RailCats Family Bowling League plays every Thursday night at 7 p.m. for 11 weeks, beginning February 18, 2010 and running through April 28. Teams consist of four members with a minimum of one adult required on each squad and there will be a league meeting before the first night of bowling, February 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Teams are forming now so visit www.railcatsbaseball.com or www.bowlstardust.com. Stardust Bowl II is located at 3925 E. Lincoln Highway in Merrillville and can be reached by calling (219) 942-0432.

The first chance to see the RailCats in 2010 will be at the second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, February 20 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville.  Discount presale tickets are on sale now for $20 for adults and $10 for 2010 season tickets holders and kids (age 12 and under). For more information on teh Fan Fest or to buy tickets now call 219.882.2255 or log on to www.railcatsbaseball.com