Squashed in Grand Central

The Bear Stearns Tournament of Champions squash tournament is coming to grand central with their slick all glass court next week. The tournament runs from January 10th-16th and tickets can be purchased here, but you can typically watch for a bit just by standing behind the court.

Skating in the City

The weather is starting to get colder, but it still doesn't feel like skating weather just yet. Perhaps that's why there was no line at the Rockefeller Center Rink yesterday. The Rink opened for the season last week and to my knowledge is the first of the city's rinks to open. The tree will not be lit until November 28th, but its a great time to enjoy some skating before the long lines and cold.
Wollman Rink in Central Park opens on October 20th
The Pond at Bryant Park opens October 26th
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is open year-round
Lasker Ice Skating Rink further north in Central Park opens October 20th

New York Time's full run down on the city's skating rinks

Let's go Bowling Dude

The Daily News does a round up of New York bowling alleys upon the opening of the new alley, The Gutter in Brooklyn last weekend. The Gutter, co-owned by Paul Kermizian, owner of video-game arcade laiden bar Barcade, offers up small-batch brewed beers and artisanal beef jerky while you roll. Check out more info and pictures from gothamist here. I've only bowled at Bowlmor in the city simply because I'm lazy, but this new alley might be worth checking out. Bowlmor has a $22 all you can bowl "Monday Night Strikes" deal including shoe rental that's always fun.