Thousands of bowlers will come together in St Joseph starting next weekend for the Missouri State Bowling Congress women’s championship tournament.

Dubbed “Rock ‘n Bowl in St Joe Mo,” the tournament starts March 10, and continues over six weekends in March and April.

The St Joseph Visitors Bureau says the tournament will bring an estimated economic impact of over a half million dollars.

The tournament is scheduled at Belt Bowl, 210 North Belt Highway and South Side Family Fun Center, 6938 King Hill Avenue, for 6 upcoming weekends! Dates are as follows:

March 10 & 11, 2012
March 17 & 18, 2012
March 24 & 25, 2012
March 31 & April 1, 2012
April 14 & 15, 2012
April 21 & 22, 2012

Thousands of bowlers will compete in the tournament which will bring in hundreds each weekend. The estimated economic impact is approximately $732,600.

For more information, visit http://www.mousbc.org.