Match Time Guidelines

The APA has established guidelines to limit match play time in an effort to produce a tournament that adheres to a schedule that is productive and enjoyable for all participants. We have a full schedule of rounds that must be completed in a timely manner. We strive to offer the best environment and playing conditions for our participants, while fulfilling our obligations to the tournament facility.

The guidelines we have set are more than adequate for tournament status play; in most cases actual match play will take less than the time allotted. Please be courteous; long matches are exhausting to all the players. We ask for good sportsmanship in keeping to the schedule. Your cooperation will help make this tournament fun and exciting for everyone!

TIME GUIDELINES FOR 8-BALL MATCHES
TOTAL GAMES MUST WIN	MATCH TIME	AVERAGE GAME
4 - 6 7 - 10	45 MINUTES 60 MINUTES	10 MINUTES 8 MINUTES

TIME GUIDELINES FOR 9-BALL MATCHES
	MATCH TIME
	40-60 MINUTES

TIME GUIDELINES FOR MASTERS MATCHES
RACE TO	MATCH TIME	AVERAGE GAME
7	60 MINUTES	8 MINUTES

TIME GUIDELINES FOR DOUBLES MATCHES
TOTAL GAMES MUST WIN	MATCH TIME	AVERAGE GAME
4 - 6 7 - 10	45 MINUTES 60 MINUTES	10 MINUTES 8 MINUTES

Example: If a player with a Games Must Win of 5 is matched with a player with a Games Must Win of 3, the total for their handicaps is 8, and their match should not last any longer than 60 minutes.

ADDITIONAL TIME GUIDELINES
EACH 8-BALL TEAM MATCH EACH 9-BALL TEAM MATCH EACH NEW PLAYER SELECTION EACH COACHING AVERAGE SHOT SPECIAL SHOOTING SITUATION	4 HOURS 3 HOURS 2 MINUTE LIMIT 1 MINUTE LIMIT 20 SECONDS 45 SECONDS (MAXIMUM)

Note: The Tournament Director may impose Sudden Death in team competition for
teams that are not adhering to the guidelines.

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Match Time Guidelines