2007 APA National Singles Championships

Onsite Coverage

That's A Wrap!
The 2007 APA National Singles Championships wrapped up Saturday, April 28 with the finals of both the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout.

When the day began, where hundreds of pool tables had stood, only six remained. Shining trophies reminded the players still competing of how far they’d come, and what still lie before them.

Hundreds of spectators surrounded the pit arena and watched as six new APA champions battled their way to victory and were crowned National Champions. Poolplayers from across North America came to the Riviera Hotel and Casino Las Vegas for the $200,000 8-Ball Classic and $100,000 9-Ball Shootout National Championships.

APA TV Video Segments

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

Standings

8-Ball Classic	9-Ball Shootout
Blue Tier	Green Tier
Yellow Tier	White Tier
Purple Tier	Black Tier

Pics from the Event

Saturday, April 28

Friday, April 27

Thursday, April 26

	8-Ball
Blue Tier Skill Level 2-3	Yellow Tier Skill Level 4-5	Purple Tier Skill Level 6-7
1st Place - Jada Monroe Accokeek, Md.	1st Place - Diane Romano Orlando, Fla.	1st Place - Jeff Sergent Joliet, Ill.

	9-Ball
Green Tier Skill Level 1-3	White Tier Skill Level 4-5	Black Tier Skill Level 6-9
1st Place - Susan Cherkowsky Lakeland, Fla.	1st Place - Karl Lavergne Kenosha, Wisc.	1st Place - Jose Garcia San Antonio, Tx.

Stories

PoolAPAlooza

The 2007 National Singles Championships ended with a party by the pool! This party celebrated the accomplishments of our players at the 2007 National Singles Championships. It takes a lot of hard work and good playing to make it to a National Championship, so what better way to celebrate—and relax—than with a party!

Jack & Jill 8-Ball Championship
The final match of the Jack & Jill Championship paired CJ’s Long Shots from Yorktown, Va., head-to-head against 3 Rails and a Prayer from Nashville, Tenn.

Day 2 Action Underway
Between matches APA members are enjoying the many things the city of Las Vegas and the Riviera have to offer. Players can relax poolside in the sun, grab a cocktail at the many casino bars, see the sights of Vegas and, of course, do a little gambling.

Players Adjusting to Smoking Restrictions
When the state of Nevada adopted new non-smoking regulations last fall, it meant all APA National Championship events in Las Vegas would have to go non-smoking. The National Singles Championship is the first event to be affected by the change, but the players seem to be taking the new restrictions in stride.

Dream Experience - The Doctor Is In!
Dream Experience winners Robert Jacobs, Robert Piorkowski, Michael Ramirez and their guests, Shawn Jacobs, Kim Gabor, and Kathy Ramirez, learned a few lessons at the pool table from acclaimed Artistic & Trick Shot Artist Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman!

Dream Experience - Cocktail Party
The Dream Experience Winners enjoyed a private cocktail party Thursday evening during the Opening Ceremonies for the 2007 National Singles Championships. A VIP Lounge was set up especially for them overlooking the Main Tournament Room.

Dream Experience - Allison Fisher Pool School
Winners participated in a day long class with Allison Fisher Friday morning. Allison's class offers a complete curriculum covering the fundamentals of the game as well as intermediate and advanced concepts.

Let the Games Begin
The $300,000 National Singles Championships began Thursday afternoon at the Rivera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. APA President Renee’ Lyle Poehlman opened the event by congratulating the players on “making it all the way to Vegas!”