April 29 - May 2
Las Vegas, NV

The 2009 APA National Singles Championships wrapped up Saturday, May 2 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 eight remained. Shining trophies reminded the players still competing of how far they’d come, and what still lie ahead.

Hundreds of spectators surrounded the pit arena and watched as seven 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 to compete for more than $450,000 prize money.

Tournament Highlights

• $450,000+ in cash and prizes awarded
• 7 National Champions crowned
• Trickshots by World Champion Dr. Cue
• Poolapalooza (annual pool party)
• Billiard vendors from across the country

Current Standings

Pics from the Event

Thursday | Friday | Pool Party

Video from the Event

Thursday's Video | Friday's Video | Saturday's Video

Player Features:

Erik Tijburg

After having a great experience at the 2008 APA National Team Championships, Erik Tijburg of Little Elm, Texas, was excited to be back in Vegas competing so soon.  More...

 

 

 

Rob Hazemey

Rob Hazemey of Washington DC, has been an APA member for 2 ½ years now.  He has never attended an APA National event before, so is very excited to have made it so far. More...

 

 

 

Natalie Wilson & James Pellerin

When Natalie Wilson and James Pellerin of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada started playing in the CPA in 2005, they had no idea they would be meeting their mate.  More...

 

 

 

Tournament Action Officially Underway

The tournament action in the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout national events are officially underway.  More...

 

 

Jeremy & Natalie Alton

Jeremy and Natalie Alton of St. Louis, Mo., got married on Wednesday at the top of the Stratosphere in Vegas.  Jeremy is competing in the 8-Ball Classic. More...

 

 

2-Year-Old Poolplaying Prodigy

At just 2 years old, Keith O’Dell, Jr. is already making headlines with his amazing poolplaying skills.  He has been playing since he was just 21 months old, after watching his father, Keith O’Dell, Sr. play in excess of 200 racks of 9-Ball each day at home.  More..

 

Kim Starkey Sports APA Fingernails

Kim Starkey of Hemet, Calif., custom decorates her natural fingernails for every APA National tournament, Regional tournament and Southwest Challenge.  She has done it so much in fact, that people have come to expect it from her. More...

Jack & Jill championship Underway

The Jack & Jill Championship action officially kicked off on Wednesday.  This preregistered event consists of 2-person male/female teams, with a combined Skill Level Limit of 10. More...