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APA National
Singles Championships
This Event is held
annually at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
This event consist of two national singles
competitions,
the 8-Ball Classic and the 9-Ball Shootout
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National Singles 8-Ball Classic |
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This event offers three
Skill Level Tiers: Blue Tier (SL 2&3), Yellow Tier (SL
4&5) and Purple Tier (SL 6&7). The champion in each tier
of this event receives $15,000 in cash and prizes. Total
purse for this event is $200,000.
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8-Ball Classic Requirements |
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APA members who are currently playing on an active
8-Ball, and have attained at least ten League match
scores during the past two years in their respective
format(s), are eligible to participate in the National
Singles Program.
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APA members compete on a Local Qualifier Board
consisting of four to eight members with one player
advancing on to regional competition. There is no limit
on qualifying attempts.
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All nationally qualified
players receive free lodging (based on double occupancy)
and a travel assistance fund, compliments of the APA.
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Players in these events
compete in Skill Level Tiers, and competition is open to
both men and women, who will compete head-to-head.
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Qualifier Board winners advance to the Regional and
National levels with no additional entry fee.
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Competition is played on
3 ½ x 7 - ft. tables, using a modified single
elimination format that allows every team the
opportunity to play at least twice before being
eliminated.
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National Singles 9-Ball Shootout |
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This event offers three
Skill Level Tiers: Green Tier (SL 1-3), White Tier (SL
4&5) and Black Tier (SL 6-9). The champion in each tier of
this event receives $10,000 in cash and prizes. Total
purse for this event is $100,000. |
9-Ball Shootout Requirements |
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APA members who are currently playing on an active
9-Ball team, and have attained at least ten League match
scores during the past two years in their respective
format(s), are eligible to participate in the National
Singles Program.
-
APA members compete on a Local Qualifier Board
consisting of four to eight members with one player
advancing on to regional competition. There is no limit
on qualifying attempts.
-
All nationally qualified
players receive free lodging (based on double occupancy)
and a travel assistance fund, compliments of the APA.
-
Players in these events
compete in Skill Level Tiers, and competition is open to
both men and women, who will compete head-to-head.
-
Qualifier Board winners advance to the Regional and
National levels with no additional entry fee.
-
Competition is played on
3 ½ x 7 - ft. tables, using a modified single
elimination format that allows every team the
opportunity to play at least twice before being
eliminated.
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