Singles Boards!!!!

 or Local Qualifier Board

Eligibility:   Any APA members who are currently playing on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team.  Players must have at least 10 league match scores within the past two years in their respective format(s).  There are no exceptions to these 2 rules!  

 
At the local level, APA members compete on a board consisting of four to eight members with one player advancing to regional competition. The local entry fee starts at $20*, and there is no limit on qualifying attempts. Qualifier Board winners advance to the Regional and National levels with no additional entry fee.
 
*Entry starts at $20 per person, based on an 8-person single elimination board. Boards with less than 8 people will vary in cost ($22 to $50 per person).  Occasionally we will run double elimination boards which usually cost $40 per person. 
 

   Local Qualifier      --->           Regional Qualifier   --->   National Championships in Las Vegas!

$20 entry fee                  No additional entry fee                      No additional entry fee 

 

Anytime 4 to 8 players want to get together and play anyone can run a singles board!!  If you would like to run a singles board in your area or would like to see qualifiers held at a specific location, contact Candy at (614) 833-1009 or Candy@apaleagues.com.
 
The league office will make every attempt to keep everyone informed on upcoming boards as long as there is enough notice given by the person(s) running the boards.    

 

Rules of Participation:

•           Must be on an active roster in the format being played

•           Must have at least ten league match scores during the last two years in the format being played

•           A minimum of 4 players are required to run a Local Qualifier Board

•           Current APA game rules apply

•           No timeouts or coaching is allowed

•           Local Qualifier Boards are Single-Elimination format (unless noted Double Elim)

•           Each match is a race to skill level (same as league play matches)

•           The Winner of the Board advances to the Regional Qualifier

•           Valid picture I.D. is required to participate at the Local, Regional and National levels of the National Singles Program

 

There are two qualifying Season Windows during each calendar year:

•           Season 1:  January 1 – June 15

        Winners advance to the Fall Regional in October

•           Season 2:  June 16 – November 30

        Winners advance to the Spring Regional in March

•           Winners of the Fall & Spring Regional tournaments advance to the National

        Championship at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas in April.