APA National Team Championships

APA $600,000 National Team Championships

To be held August 15-23, 2008

Las Vegas, NV.

The culmination of weekly APA League play is the APA National Team Championships, held annually at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. This event consists of three individual National Team Championships:

Open 8-Ball - This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $25,000.

Ladies 8-Ball - This event is open to ladies only and offers a 1st Place prize of $10,000.

Open 9-Ball - This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $15,000.

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. All nationally qualified teams receive $350 when they register at the event.

During the National Team Championships, the APA hosts MiniMania events, preregistered 8-Ball Doubles, 9-Ball Doubles, and Masters Championships, as well as the Wheelchair Challenge. MiniMania and preregistered events combined pay out more than $200,000 annually.

Qualifying for National Team Championships

Beginning at the Local Level, teams compete weekly with other area teams comprising a division (6-16 teams). There are three sessions of play every year, Summer, Fall and Spring. When each session has been completed, a playoff is held to determine which team will advance to the Local Team Championship, which is held after the conclusion of the Spring Session. Teams that win at the Local Team Championship qualify to compete in the National Team Championship at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Using The Equalizer® handicap system allows players with different playing abilities to compete on an equal basis. Everyone can play, anyone can win!!! Click here to get more information about the exciting National Team competition.