MiniMania Tournaments

Tournament Rules

• You must be a current APA member to register for any tournament.
• All participants must have ten (10) actual League scores in one format within the last two years (either 8-Ball or 9-Ball). (5 scores in 8-Ball & 5 scores in 9-Ball will not be considered 10 scores.)
• If a player has the required 10 scores in 8-Ball they may participate in a 9-Ball MiniMania Event, however their skill level will be raised one level. (8-Ball skill level is a 4, the 9-Ball skill level is a 5, except skill level 7’s must compete as 9’s).
• A player with the 10 required scores in 9-Ball may participate in an 8-Ball MiniMania Event, however their skill level will be raised one level (9-Ball skill level is a 4, the 8-Ball skill level is a 5.)
• If a player has 10 scores—but not within the past two years—in either format they will have to play at one skill level higher than their established skill level.
• In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament for all APA players, APA must ensure that all participants are playing at skill levels that are not below their true ability. Handicap manipulation compromises the fairness and integrity of tournament play and cannot be tolerated. Accordingly, APA may disqualify any player if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, the player is deemed by APA to be playing at a skill level below his/her true ability. The determination of whether a player is playing at a skill level below his/her true ability is necessarily subjective; APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability and may make such a determination in its absolute judgment and discretion.
• Your current APA membership card is required. Any player who does not have a membership card may obtain a temporary card at the MiniMania Control Table for $5.00.
• There is a 24-hour event registration window. ■ Photo identification is required during play and again at cash payout.
• Only the person entering an event may register. No one may register for you. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Both partners must be present to register for any Doubles event.
• You will have only a 15-minute grace period after your match is called or you will forfeit.
• You will have up to 15 minutes prior to the event to be able to sell your entry. NO EXCEPTIONS. All sales must be made through the MiniMania control table.
• All tournaments are Single Elimination.
• All tournaments are 100% payback of entry fees. Winnings must be collected prior to the close of MiniMania on Saturday, early morning or they will be forfeited.
• All APA rules are in effect at all times.
• Dress code will be enforced.
• NO GAMBLING!
• No refunds of entry fees.
• $1.00 Table per game.
• All MiniMania events are cash only. Credit Cards are not accepted.