NTC Souvenir 04 (Page 1) - American Poolplayers Association

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E V E N T
P R O G R A M
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to
Las Vegas and the
2014 National Singles
Championships!
Congratulations on making
it this far! Over the next few
days, your talent will once again
be put to the test. You’ll play against the most
intense competition you’ve likely ever faced.
Our goal is to make your national tournament
experience a memorable one. We have lots of
tournament action planned! In conjunction with
our 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout National
Championship competitions, we’re also hosting
the 8-Ball and 9-Ball Doubles Championships and
the Wheelchair Challenge. In addition, we are
also offering nearly round-the-clock MiniMania
tournaments open to all APA members.
Two world famous trick shot artists, Tom “Dr.
Cue” Rossman and internet sensation Florian
“Venom” Kohler will be here signing autographs
and interacting with fans. Be sure to join us Friday
evening as we celebrate the exciting competition
with our annual POOLAPALOOZA party held
poolside at the Riviera! There will be lots of
games and giveaways!
On behalf of our APA staff, League Operators
and sponsors, we hope you enjoy all the
excitement, entertainment and competition of the
National Singles Championships!
Good luck and good shooting!
CONTENTS
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6
8
9
10
Map of the Riviera and
the APA National Singles
Championships
— Photographer
— Practice Tables
— POOLAPALOOZA
— Florian “Venom” Kohler
Trick Shot Exhibition
— Dr. Cue Trick Shot
Exhibitions
— Exhibitors
— Awards Presentations
APA 8-Ball Classic
— Tournament Agenda
— Cash Payout Schedule
— Prize Package Breakdown
APA 9-Ball Shootout
— Cash Payout Schedule
APA 9-Ball Shootout
— Prize Package Breakdown
APA 8-Ball Doubles
Championship
— Match Schedule
— Prize Money Breakdown
— Rules of Participation
Special
Insert
Reneé Lyle
President
APA 9-Ball Doubles
Championship
— Match Schedule
11
APA Wheelchair Challenge
— Match Schedule
12
14
MiniMania Event Schedule
15
Requesting a Referee
Tournament Dress Code
Sportsmanship
Match Time Guidelines
16
17
National Tournament Rules
18
Match Tracker
MiniMania
— Tournament Registration
— Payout
— Rules and Regulations
How to Read Modified Single
Elimination Format Brackets
Riviera Slot Tournament
Local Hospital, Urgent Care and Pharmacy List
Sportsmanship Award Player Nomination Form
MiniMania FAQs
See
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A PA O F F I C I A L S P O N S O R S
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and its National Championships
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Official Cues and Cases
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APA NATIONAL
SINGLES
CHAMPIONSHIPS
RIVIERA
CONVENTION
CENTER
POOLAPALOOZA!
P R A C T I C E TA B L E S
Practice Tables are available in the Main
Tournament Room during the following Dates
and Times:
Thursday, May 1. . 8 AM - NOON
PHOTOGRAPHER
Friday, May 2 . . . . 7 AM - 7:45 AM
Saturday, May 3 . . 8 AM - NOON
8 AM - 8:45 AM
8-Ball Only (Top of the Riv)
Sunday, May 4 . . . 7 AM - 7:45 AM
Individual player and action photos
will be available for purchase in Capri
Room 111 throughout the event from
Las Vegas Photo & Video.
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2 PM - 2:45 PM (Top of the Riv)
Practice Tables are also located in the MiniMania
Room when tables are available.
P O O L A PA L O O Z A
Get ready to PARTY!
A poolside celebration in your honor
is taking place, and you won't want to
miss it! POOLAPALOOZA is a festival
featuring great events, giveaways and
contests, and ties into the excitement
of being here at the 2014 National
Singles Championships!
Join all the poolplayers and their
guests poolside at The Riv on Friday,
May 2, from 8 PM to 11 PM.
The American Poolplayer ®
APA EVENTS
Bracket
Board
Control
Table
Control
Table
Main
Control
Table
Registration
Bracket
Board
Preregistered
Tournament
Room
National Singles Championship
Main Tournament Room
Grande Ballroom
Royale Pavilion
Smoking Area
Convention Center
Entrance
Cash Payout
Main Control Table
(Main Tournament Room)
Top of the Riv
Monaco Tower (Penthouse - PH Level)
See Payout Schedule on pages 6 and 8
DR. CUE EXHIBITIONS
Come see world-famous trick
shot artist Tom “Dr. Cue”
Rossman on Saturday, May 3
and Sunday, May 4. Dr. Cue will
be performing a special exhibition at
approximately 10:30 AM on Saturday
and approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday
between the semifinal and final rounds
of the National Singles Championships.
P O O L A PA L O O Z A
Florian “Venom” Kohler
See internet trick shot
sensation Florian
“Venom” Kohler
perform some of his
best shots LIVE at the
POOLAPALOOZA
celebration—
you won’t want
to miss this!
EXHIBITORS
Located in the
Main Tournament Room
Blackburn Cue Repair
Connoisseur of Custom Cues
The Drill Instructor
Hands From Heaven
Hustlin USA Clothing Company
Jacoby Custom Cues
Khamsin Designs Inc.
Las Vegas Photo and Video
Omega Billiards
Palmer Cues
Shaftmaster Lathes
Speed Break Contest
Exhibitor Hours
April 30 - May 3
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOON to 7 PM
Thursday, Friday, Saturday. . . 10 AM to 7 PM
A W A R D S P R E S E N TAT I O N S
LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE RIV
Saturday, May 3
9 AM . . . . . . . . . Semifinal Round
8-Ball Classic
10:30 AM . . . . . . 8-Ball Classic
Awards Presentation
for 3rd Place and
Sportsmanship Award
11 AM . . . . . . . . Final Round
8-Ball Classic
NOON . . . . . . . . 8-Ball Classic
(or Immediately Awards Presentation
Following
for 1st & 2nd Places
Final Rounds)
Sunday, May 4
3 PM. . . . . . . . . . Semifinal Round
9-Ball Shootout
4:30 PM . . . . . . . 9-Ball Shootout
Awards Presentation
for 3rd Place and
Sportsmanship Award
5 PM. . . . . . . . . . Final Round
9-Ball Shootout
6 PM. . . . . . . . . . 9-Ball Shootout
(or Immediately Awards Presentation
Following
for 1st & 2nd Places
Final Rounds)
Note: Times subject to change.
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8-BALL CLASSIC
AGENDA
Thursday, May 1
8 AM – NOON
Player Registration
and Practice
2 PM
Play Begins
Friday, May 2
7 AM – 7:45 AM
Player Practice
1 PM
Players Meeting
8 AM
Play Resumes
1:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
8 PM – 11 PM
POOLAPALOOZA
Saturday, May 3
8 AM – 8:45 AM
Player Practice
Located at the
Top of the Riv
9 AM
Semifinal Rounds
Located at the
Top of the Riv
CASH PAYOUT SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2 (Main Control Table)
8 PM – 9 PM (17th Place)
9 PM – 10:30 PM (9th Place)
10:30 PM – Midnight (5th Place)
Saturday, May 3 (Top of the Riv)
8 AM – 11 AM (17th Place, 9th Place, 5th Place)
Approx. 10:30 AM at Awards Presentation (3rd Place)
Approx. NOON at Awards Presentation (1st & 2nd Place)
10:30 AM
Awards Presentation
3rd Place and
Sportsmanship Award
11 AM
Final Rounds
Located at the
Top of the Riv
NOON
(or Immediately
Following Final Rounds)
Awards Presentation
1st and 2nd Places
Agenda is subject to change.
PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWN
BLUE TIER
Skill Levels 2 & 3
1st $15,000
$100 - Cash at Registration
$12,535 - Cash Payout
$1,745 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring
$ 150 - Action Commemorative
Championship Cue by Cuestix
$ 150 - Action Break Cue
$ 70 - Action 4-Hole Cue Case
$ 100 - Commemorative Championship Jacket
$ 150 - Duffle Bag Bundle
2nd $9,000
$ 595 - Commemorative Bulova Watch
3rd $4,000
2013 Champion – 8-Ball Classic Blue Tier
Faith Rubin of Fayetteville, NC
$ 50 - Action Single Cue Case
5th $2,000
9th $1,000
$500 - Cash Payout
13th-On $200
YELLOW TIER
RED TIER
ORANGE TIER
1st $15,000
1st $15,000
1st $15,000
Skill Level 4
Skill Level 5
Skill Level 6
2nd $9,000
2nd $9,000
2nd $9,000
3rd $4,000
3rd $4,000
3rd $4,000
5th $2,000
5th $2,000
5th $2,000
9th $1,000
9th $1,000
9th $1,000
$450 - Cash Payout
$450 - Cash Payout
$450 - Cash Payout
17th $600
$100 - Cash Payout
17th $600
$100 - Cash Payout
17th $600
33rd-On $200
33rd-On $200
33rd-On $200
$100 - Cash Payout
8-BALL CLASSIC CONTINUES
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8-BALL CLASSIC CONTINUED
9-BALL SHOOTOUT
1:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
AGENDA
Friday, May 2
PURPLE TIER
Skill Level 7
1st $15,000
Saturday, May 3
2nd $9,000
3rd $4,000
5th $2,000
8 PM – 11 PM
POOLAPALOOZA
8 AM – NOON
Player Registration
and Practice
1 PM
Players Meeting
2 PM
Play Begins
Sunday, May 4
7 AM – 7:45 AM
Player Practice
8 AM
Play Resumes
3 PM
Semifinal Rounds
Located at the Top of
the Riv
$100 - Cash Payout
33rd-On $200
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Agenda is subject to change.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (17th Place)
Sunday, May 4 (Top of the Riv)
2 PM – 3:30 PM (9th Place)
3:30 PM – 5 PM (5th Place)
Approx. 4:30 PM at Awards Presentation (3rd Place)
Approx. 6 PM at Awards Presentation (1st & 2nd Place)
$450 - Cash Payout
17th $600
6 PM
(or Immediately
Following Final Rounds)
Awards Presentation
1st and 2nd Places
Sunday, May 4 (Main Control Table)
5 PM
Final Rounds
Located at the Top of
the Riv
CASH PAYOUT SCHEDULE
9th $1,000
4:30 PM
Awards Presentation
3rd Place and
Sportsmanship Award
2013 Champion – 9-Ball Shootout White Tier
Eddie Conklin Jr. of Bayonne, NJ
GREEN TIER
WHITE TIER
BLACK TIER
1st $10,000
1st $10,000
1st $10,000
Skill Levels 1, 2 & 3
Skill Levels 4 & 5
Skill Levels 6, 7, 8 & 9
2nd $5,000
2nd $5,000
2nd $5,000
3rd $3,000
3rd $3,000
3rd $3,000
5th $1,500
5th $1,500
5th $1,500
$950 - Cash Payout
$950 - Cash Payout
$950 - Cash Payout
9th $750
9th $750
9th $750
$250 - Cash Payout
17th-On $200
$200 - Cash Payout
$200 - Cash Payout
17th $500
17th $500
33rd-On $200
33rd-On $200
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Wednesday, April 30
Registration: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Players Meeting: 11:30 AM
Location: Wednesday’s matches will be
Match Schedule
played in the Main Tournament Room.
Matches on Thursday and Friday will be played in the
Preregistered Tournament Room.
Match
Round
Time
Number
Wednesday, April 30 — Main Tournament Room
Round 1
NOON
1 – 128
Round 2
3 PM
129 – 256
Round 3
6 PM
321 – 448
Round 4
9 PM
257-320,
449-512
Thursday, May 1— Preregistered Tournament Room
Round 5
8 AM
513 – 576
Round 6
11 AM
577 – 640
Round 7
2 PM
641 – 656
Round 8
5 PM
657 – 672
Round 9
8 PM
673 – 688
Friday, May 2 — Preregistered Tournament Room/
Top of the Riv
Round 10
8 AM
689 – 696
Quarterfinals
11 AM
697 – 700
Semifinals*
2 PM
701 – 702
Finals*
5 PM
703
Prize Money Breakdown
*Matches to be played in Finals Arena - Located at the Top of the Riv.
Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
9th
17th
33rd
65th
Number
1
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
$/Team
$5,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$ 600
$ 300
$ 200
$ 100
Total
$5,000
$3,000
$4,000
$4,000
$4,800
$4,800
$6,400
$6,400
100% Payback of Entry Fees Top 33% Prize Money Based on Total Entries
Cash Payout: Located in the MiniMania Tournament
Match Schedule
Room. The deadline to collect your cash payout is 3 AM
Sunday morning, May 4.
Thursday, May 1
Registration: 8 AM – 11 AM
Location: Preregistered Tournament Room
Match
Round
Time
Number
Thursday, May 1 — Preregistered Tournament Room
Round 1
2 PM
9001 – 9048
Round 2
5 PM
9049 – 9096
Round 3
8 PM
9097 – 9144
Friday, May 2 — Preregistered Tournament Room
Round 4
8 AM
9145 – 9200
Round 5
11 AM
9201 – 9260
Round 6
2 PM
9261 – 9320
Round 7
5 PM
9321 – 9384
Round 8
8 PM
9385 – 9416
Saturday, May 3 — Preregistered Tournament Room/
Top of the Riv
Round 9
8 AM
9417 – 9432
Round 10
11 AM
9433 – 9440
Quarterfinals
2 PM
9441 – 9444
Semifinals*
4 PM
9445 – 9446
Finals*
6 PM
9447
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
9th
17th
33rd
Number
1
1
2
4
8
16
32
$/Team
$3,500
$2,300
$1,300
$ 900
$ 500
$ 300
$ 150
Total
$3,500
$2,300
$2,600
$3,600
$4,000
$4,800
$4,800
PREREGISTERED CHAMPIONSHIPS
GENERAL RULES
1. For participation in the Preregistered Championships, you must
have entered and paid the entry fee prior to the deadline of
March 14, 2014.
2. Table fee is $1.00 per game.
3. There is an enforced casual dress code. Any player that the APA
considers inappropriately dressed will be asked to change.
4. 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. Accordingly, the APA
may disqualify any team if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolute
discretion, one (1) or more of its players are deemed by APA to
be playing at a skill level below their true ability. The
determination of whether a player is playing at a skill level
below their 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.
5. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
6. Any player entering or participating under fraudulent
circumstances will be disqualified.
7. APA has the absolute and final authority to make all rulings
affecting participation in the APA Preregistered Championship
programs, including player ability (i.e., correction of skill levels)
and disqualification. Disqualification from this event for any
reason will mean forfeiture of all titles, awards, prize money,
and minimum two year suspension from the League.
Disqualification can occur prior to, during, or after the event.
8. The APA has the authority, at its sole discretion, to make
modifications to the rules, format, or any other aspect of the
Event.
9. Release of APA and Tournament Sponsors: I, the participant,
being of lawful age, as inducement for and in consideration of
the agreement by American Poolplayers Association, Inc. (APA),
that I may take part in this Event, hereby covenant and agree that
the APA and all other sponsors and their respective affiliates,
directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively Releasees)
shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries,
including death, and/or damage to property that I may sustain in
any way which result from or arise out of my preparation for or
any participation in the Event. I hereby fully and forever release
and discharge and covenant not to sue Releasees from any and
all claims, demands, damages, rights of action or causes of
action, present or future, whether the same be known or
unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising
out of my preparation for or participation in the Event. I
acknowledge and agree that participation in the Event may
involve the risk of such personal injury, including death, and/or
damage to property, and I hereby assume full responsibility for
any risk of such personal injury, including death and damage to
property. I warrant that I am in good health and have no physical
condition that would prevent me from participating in the Event.
I further agree for myself, my successors, heirs, assigns, executors
and administrators to indemnify and hold Releasees harmless
from and against all claims and suits for personal injuries,
including death, and damage to property, real or personal,
caused by my act or omission and arising out of my involvement
in the Event, and from all judgments and costs recovered in said
claims and suits, and from all expenses incurred in defending
said claims or suits. This Release is intended to be as broad and
inclusive as permitted by law, and if any portion is held invalid,
the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect. This
Release shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators
and assigns. I have read and fully understand the above Release.
8-Ball Doubles Supplemental Rules
(in addition to General Rules)
1. Teams entering this Event can be any combination of men or
women, with a total combined Skill Level limit of 10.
2. Players may only participate on one team.
3. Players must be from the same League area.
4. Players must have at least twenty actual 8-Ball scores within the
last two years by the entry deadline of March 14, 2014 to
participate.
5. You must be on an active (Spring Session) APA roster in the
8-Ball format in the League area the team represents.
6. Players cannot be 9-Ball Doubles, Wheelchair Challenge, 8-Ball
Classic or 9-Ball Shootout participants.
7. APA rules apply.
8. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no refunds to
entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including noshows.
9. Maximum field is 384. (Size of board will be based on number
of entries.)
10. Matches are played according to an APA 8-Ball Doubles
Championship Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event.
11. Players alternate shots, not turns.
12. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is allowed.
9-Ball Doubles Supplemental Rules
(in addition to General Rules)
1. Teams entering this Event can be any combination of men or
women, with a total combined Skill Level limit of 10.
2. Players may only participate on one team.
3. Players must be from the same League area.
4. Players must have at least twenty actual 9-Ball scores within
the last two years by the entry deadline of March 14, 2014 to
participate.
5. You must be on an active (Spring Session) APA roster in the
9-Ball format in the League area the team represents.
6. Players cannot be 8-Ball Doubles, Wheelchair Challenge,
8-Ball Classic or 9-Ball Shootout participants.
7. APA rules apply.
8. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no refunds to
entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including noshows
9. Maximum field is 256. (Size of board will be based on
number of entries.)
10. Matches are played according to an APA 9-Ball Doubles
Championship Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event.
11. Players alternate shots, not turns.
12. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is allowed.
2013 8-Ball Doubles Champions:
Sharpshooters of St. Martinville, LA
(L to R) Scotty Douet Jr., Chase Champagne
10. Recording and Reproduction: I consent to the taping (audio
and video), and/or photographing of my participation in this
Event, and grant the APA and all other sponsors the right to use
and reproduce my name, voice, and likeness in any and all
photographs and video reproductions taken or made of myself
for any purpose whatsoever. I release the APA and all other
sponsors, their employees, agents, successors and assigns
from any liability whatsoever for such use and
reproduction of my name, voice, and likeness. I agree
that the photographs, videos and any sound tracks
taken or made of me are the exclusive property of
the APA and/or all other sponsors, and I waive any
right of inspection or review.
11. If this Event is cancelled, for any reason, I understand
that my only remedy is a refund of my entry fee.
12. Roster changes will not be accepted at the tournament site
in Las Vegas.
Cash Payout: Located in the MiniMania Tournament
Room. The deadline to collect your cash payout is 3 AM
Sunday morning, May 4.
Match Schedule
Saturday, May 3
Registration: 8 AM – 11 AM
Location: Preregistered Tournament Room
Match
Round
Time
Number
Saturday, May 3 — Preregistered Tournament Room
Round 1
NOON
8401 - 8432
Round 2
1:30 PM
8433 - 8464
Round 3
3 PM
8465 - 8480
Round 4
4:30 PM
8481 - 8496
Round 5
6 PM
8497 - 8504
Quarterfinals
7:30 PM
8505 - 8508
Sunday, May 4 – Top of the Riv
Semifinals*
8 AM
Finals*
9:30 AM
8509 - 8510
8511
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
9th
Number
1
1
2
4
8
$/Player
$1,700
$ 800
$ 400
$ 200
$ 100
Total
$1,700
$ 800
$ 800
$ 800
$ 800
Cash Payout: The deadline to collect your cash
payout is 10:30 AM Sunday morning, May 4,
Top of the Riv.
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RULES FOR PARTICIPATION
1. The 2014 APA Wheelchair Challenge (Event) will take place May 3
& 4, during the APA National Singles Championships. Registration
will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 8 AM – 11 AM. The Finals
will be held on Sunday, May 4, at approximately 9:30 am.
2. This is a Preregistered Event. You must have entered and paid the
entry fee prior to the deadline of March 14, 2014.
3. Each player must have at least twenty actual APA League match
scores in the 8-Ball format by the entry deadline of March 14,
2014 to participate.
4. You must be on an active (Spring Session) APA roster in the 8-Ball
format.
5. In order to be eligible to compete in this category a player must
generally have at least a 10% loss of function of their lower limbs.
Some of the more common conditions which may result in
individuals being eligible include: traumatic paraplegia and
quadriplegia, spina bifida, poliomyelitis, amputees, cerebral palsy
and all non-ambulant les autres athletes.
6. Players cannot be 8-Ball Doubles, 9-Ball Doubles, 8-Ball Classic or
9-Ball Shootout participants.
7. APA rules apply.
8. The Entry Fee is $100 per participant. There will be no refunds to
entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including no-shows.
9. The Event is a modified single elimination tournament. Maximum
field is 64. (Size of board will be based on number of entries.)
10. Matches are played according to an APA Wheelchair Challenge
Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event.
11. Coaching is not allowed. (No time-outs).
12. Table fee is $1.00 per game.
13. There is an enforced casual dress code. Any player that the APA
considers inappropriately dressed will be asked to change.
14. 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. Accordingly, the 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 or her
true ability. The determination of whether a player is playing at a
skill level below his or 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.
15. Any player entering or participating under fraudulent circumstances
will be disqualified.
16. APA has the absolute and final authority to make all rulings affecting
participation in the APA Preregistered Championship programs
including player ability (i.e. correction of skill levels) and
disqualification. Disqualification from this event for any reason will
mean forfeiture of all titles, awards, prize money, and minimum two
year suspension from the League. Disqualification can occur prior
to, during, or after the event.
17. The APA has the authority, at its sole discretion, to make
modifications to the rules, format, or any other aspect of the Event.
18. Release of APA and Tournament Sponsors: I, the participant, being
of lawful age, as inducement for and in consideration of the
agreement by American Poolplayers Association, Inc. (APA), that I
may take part in this Event, hereby covenant and agree that the APA
and all other sponsors and their respective affiliates, directors,
officers, employees and agents (collectively Releasees) shall not be
liable for any damages arising from personal injuries, including
death, and/or damage to property that I may sustain in any way
which result from or arise out of my preparation for or any
participation in the Event. I hereby fully and forever release and
discharge and covenant not to sue Releasees from any and all
claims, demands, damages, rights of action or causes of action,
present or future, whether the same be known or unknown,
anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of my
preparation for or participation in the Event. I acknowledge and
agree that participation in the Event may involve the risk of such
personal injury, including death, and/or damage to property, and I
hereby assume full responsibility for any risk of such personal injury,
including death and damage to property. I warrant that I am in
good health and have no physical condition that would prevent me
from participating in the Event. I further agree for myself, my
successors, heirs, assigns, executors and administrators to
indemnify and hold Releasees harmless from and against all claims
and suits for personal injuries, including death, and damage to
property, real or personal, caused by my act or omission and arising
out of my involvement in the Event, and from all judgments and
costs recovered in said claims and suits, and from all expenses
incurred in defending said claims or suits. This Release is intended
to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and if any portion
is held invalid, the balance shall continue in full legal force and
effect. This Release shall be binding on my heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns. I have read and fully understand the
above Release.
19. Recording and Reproduction: I consent to the taping (audio and
video), and/or photographing of my participation in this Event, and
grant the APA and all other sponsors the right to use and reproduce
my name, voice, and likeness in any and all photographs and video
reproductions taken or made of myself for any purpose whatsoever.
I release the APA and all other sponsors, their employees, agents,
successors and assigns from any liability whatsoever for such use and
reproduction of my name, voice, and likeness. I agree that the
photographs, videos and any sound tracks taken or made of me are
the exclusive property of the APA and/or all other sponsors, and I
waive any right of inspection or review.
20. If this Event is cancelled, for any reason, I understand that my only
remedy is a refund of my entry fee.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
TIME
EVENT ENTRANTS
FORMAT
SKILL LEVEL
FEE
Thursday, May 1
8 AM
8:30 AM
9 AM
9:30 AM
10 AM
10:30 AM
11 AM
11:30 AM
NOON
12:30 PM
1 PM
1:30 PM
2 PM
2:30 PM
3 PM
3:30 PM
4 PM
4:30 PM
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
8
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
32
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
TIME
5 PM
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball Mixed Doubles
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
Ladies Only 9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
4-5
2-3
6-7
4-5-6
7-8-9
1-2-3
6-7-8-9
4
4-5-6
4-5
6-7-8-9
7
3
4-5
4-5
4-5
6
2-3
3-4
4-5
1-2-3
6
6-7
5-6
7
6-7-8-9
4-5
Limit 9
3-4
5
4-5
5-6
3-4
7-8-9
4-5
4-5-6
4-5
6
5-6
4
5
1-2-3
4-5
5
3-4
6-7-8-9
8-9
1-2-3
4-5
7
6
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$40
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$50
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$50
$20
6 PM
6:30 PM
7 PM
7:30 PM
8 PM
8:30 PM
9 PM
9:30 PM
10 PM
10:30 PM
11 PM
11:30 PM
MIDNIGHT
12:30 AM
1:00 AM
EVENT ENTRANTS
52
53
8
16
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
32
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
FORMAT
SKILL LEVEL
FEE
9-Ball
8-Ball Scotch Doubles
(League Operator and Player)
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
7-8-9
Limit 11
$20
$40
3-4-5
2-3
8-9
6-7-8-9
4-5
5-6
6-7
4
Limit 13
7-8-9
2-3
5-6
4-5
3-4-5
4-5-6
1-2-3
4-5
3-4
6
7-8-9
4
5
4-5
6-7
2-3
4-5
3-4-5
4-5
6-7
3-4
3-4-5
7-8-9
4-5-6
5-6
4-5
3-4
6-7
3-4-5
5-6
3-4
4-5
4-5
3-4
4-5-6
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$40
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
All Tournament Events subject to change based on participation
TIME
EVENT ENTRANTS
FORMAT
SKILL LEVEL
FEE
Friday, May 2
8 AM
104
105
106
8:30 AM 107
108
109
9 AM
110
111
112
9:30 AM 113
114
115
10 AM
116
117
118
10:30 AM 119
120
121
11 AM
122
123
124
11:30 AM 125
126
127
NOON
128
129
130
12:30 PM 131
1 PM
132
133
134
1:30 PM 135
136
137
2 PM
138
139
140
2:30 PM 141
142
143
3 PM
144
145
146
3:30 PM 147
148
149
4 PM
150
151
152
4:30 PM 153
154
155
5 PM
156
157
158
8
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
32
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
Seniors Only (55+) 9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
Ladies Only 9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
4-5
6-7
2-3
3-4-5
6-7-8-9
1-2-3
4-5
3-4
5
7-8-9
4-5-6
3-4-5
4-5
6-7
6
1-2-3
5
3-4-5
4-5
4
5
6-7-8-9
8-9
4-5-6
4-5
7-8-9
4-5
Limit 13
4-5
2-3
3-4
5-6
4-5
4-5-6
4-5-6
6-7-8-9
4-5
3-4
2-3
3-4-5
4-5-6
6
4-5
3-4
5-6
4-5-6
4-5
7-8-9
4-5-6
4-5
4-5
3
5-6
7-8-9
5-6
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$20
$20
$40
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
TIME
EVENT ENTRANTS
6 PM
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
6:30 PM
7 PM
7:30 PM
8 PM
8:30 PM
9 PM
9:30 PM
10 PM
10:30 PM
11 PM
11:30 PM
MIDNIGHT
12:30 AM
1:00 AM
8
8
8
8
8
8
32
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
FORMAT
SKILL LEVEL
FEE
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
4-5
6-7
4-5
6-7-8-9
8-9
7
Limit 13
5-6
4-5
1-2-3
6-7-8-9
6-7
4-5
2-3
3-4-5
4-5-6
6-7-8-9
6-7
6
3-4
7-8-9
1-2-3
4
5-6
3
2-3
4-5-6
1-2-3
6-7-8-9
4-5
3-4
6
7-8-9
4-5-6
6
4-5
5-6
4
3-4-5
4
4-5
5
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$40
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
MiniMania Registration Times:
Wednesday, April 30.....4:30 PM - Midnight
Thursday, May 1 ...........8 AM - 3 AM
Friday, May 2................8 AM - 3 AM
Saturday, May 3............8 AM - Midnight
The first MiniMania
event begins Thursday,
May 1, at 8 AM
and continues nearly
round-the-clock until
the last event on
Saturday, May 3, at
Midnight.
There is a 24-hour event registration window.
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TIME
EVENT ENTRANTS
FORMAT
SKILL LEVEL
FEE
Saturday, May 3
8 AM
207
208
209
8:30 AM 210
211
212
9 AM
213
214
215
9:30 AM 216
217
218
10 AM
219
220
221
10:30 AM 222
223
224
11 AM
225
226
227
11:30 AM 228
229
230
NOON
231
232
233
12:30 PM 234
1 PM
235
236
237
1:30 PM 238
239
240
2 PM
241
242
243
2:30 PM 244
245
246
3 PM
247
248
249
3:30 PM 250
251
252
8
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
32
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
TIME
4 PM
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
Ladies Only 9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
4-5
5-6
6
6-7
7-8-9
5
4-5-6
5-6
4-5-6
8-9
3
2-3
4-5
4-5-6
4-5
4-5
4
6-7-8-9
7
3
4
6-7
3-4-5
1-2-3
5
5-6
6-7-8-9
Limit 13
4-5
6-7-8-9
4-5
5-6
6
6-7
1-2-3
2-3
3-4
6
4-5
4-5
1-2-3
6-7-8-9
5
3-4-5
4-5
5-6
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$40
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
EVENT ENTRANTS
253
254
255
4:30 PM 256
257
258
5 PM
259
260
261
6 PM
262
263
264
6:30 PM 265
266
267
7 PM
268
269
7:30 PM 270
271
272
273
8 PM
274
275
276
8:30 PM 277
278
279
9 PM
280
281
282
9:30 PM 283
284
285
10 PM
286
287
288
10:30 PM 289
290
291
11 PM
292
293
294
295
296
MIDNIGHT 297
298
299
300
301
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
32
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
FORMAT
SKILL LEVEL
FEE
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball Mixed Scotch Doubles
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
Ladies Only 9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
8-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
9-Ball
4-5-6
2-3
4-5
6-7
3-4-5
4-5-6
6-7-8-9
1-2-3
3-4
4-5
8-9
4-5
5
3-4-5
5-6
Limit 11
2-3
4-5-6
7-8-9
6-7
4
3-4-5
5-6
4-5
4-5-6
6-7-8-9
6-7
4-5-6
4-5-6
7
1-2-3
4-5
3-4
5-6
4
4-5
6
5-6
4-5
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
Any SL
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$50
$20
$20
$20
$20
$40
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION • PAYOUT • RULES AND REGULATIONS
• You must be a current APA member to register for any
tournament.
• All participants must have 10 League scores in one
format within the last two years (either 8-Ball or 9-Ball).
(five scores in 8-Ball and five 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.)
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• 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.
• Any member who is currently suspended in their local
area, or has a national suspension, will not be allowed
to participate in these events.
• 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 Sunday, 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.
REQUESTING
A REFEREE
TOURNAMENT
DRESS CODE
Referees are not active participants in match play. This means
Referees will not presume a particular shot might result in a "bad
hit" or any other condition that could produce a foul, and will not
make calls or rulings unless officially requested to do so. Referees
are typically assigned to more than one table at any given time,
but even in those cases when only one table is involved in
competition, the following procedures must be followed:
The dress code for the event is nice casual.
The Tournament Director determines any dress code
violations. Any person deemed by the Tournament
Director to be in violation of the dress code will be
asked to leave the tournament room and return in
proper attire prior to participating. No match will be
delayed due to dress code violations. Do not take a
chance on forfeiting a match due to a dress code
violation.
1. In most instances, Referees will not enter the playing area
unless the match has been temporarily halted by a CURRENT
MATCH PLAYER. You halt a match by calling a REFEREE TIMEOUT, which allows time for the Referee to get into position to
view the upcoming shot. A Referee’s decision is final. Do not
simply look over at the Referee, or ask the Referee to WATCH
THE HIT, expecting some action to be taken. You must first
halt the match and request a Referee to make a call or ruling.
PLAYERS are not allowed to halt a match using the REFEREE
TIME-OUT in an ill-timed manner, or in situations that are
obviously unnecessary. PLAYERS that abuse the use of the
Referees are subject to loss of time-outs. Here are some
examples of ill-timed and unnecessary use of a Referee:
a. You ask the Referee to "just watch what happens next"
without calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT.
b. Your opponent is shooting at a loose ball and no potential
foul is obvious.
c. You wait until the last possible second to call REFEREE
TIME-OUT. If the player has already stroked the shot, the
call automatically goes to the shooter.
Using the REFEREE TIME-OUT as a means to SHARK
opponents will not be tolerated. Please remember that it
is the responsibility of the PLAYERS, not the Referee, to be
aware of potential infractions. Study the table situation
and call a REFEREE TIME-OUT if you feel that an infraction
is likely to occur. The Referees are here to help you.
2. Contested plays will be handled by calling a REFEREE TIMEOUT, and asking the Referee if he or she was watching the
table at that time and was in a good enough position to make
a call or ruling. If the Referee replies affirmatively, the Referee
will make a binding call.
3. Situations involving potential rules violations are also
handled by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT. If necessary, the
National Rules will be checked. The Tournament Director (or
Floor Manager) may also be consulted in order to render a
decision.
4. Situations not requiring calls or rulings may be brought to the
attention of the Referee by the PLAYER ONLY. No other person
is allowed to ask for Referee assistance in NON-PLAYING
situations. If the request is reasonable, the Referee will
monitor the situation and take appropriate action. If the
problem cannot be solved to everyone's satisfaction, the
match will be temporarily halted, the Tournament Director (or
Floor Manager) will be called and the parties involved will
discuss the issue.
Please treat the Referees with courtesy and respect. These APA
League members have volunteered for this duty in order to make
your competition more enjoyable. Players treating Referees in a
disrespectful, demeaning, or uncooperative manner are subject
to disqualification by the Tournament Director.
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You are competing in one of the most prestigious
amateur singles tournaments in the sport of pool.
Please be aware that this event attracts local and
national media attention. Radio and television media,
as well as local newspaper and national sports
magazine reporters, are becoming increasingly
interested in the sport of pool and some of these
people may only appear to be spectators in the crowd.
Expect that you will be taped for televised segments of
sports news, amateur tournament videos, or you may
be professionally photographed at any time during
the event. Be prepared by dressing appropriately.
Please do your part in enhancing the image of the
sport by adhering to this dress code.
Tournament Play
Men’s proper dress will include dress slacks, nice
jeans, dress shorts (including nice denim), collared or
non-collared shirts in good taste with casual leather or
canvas shoes.
Women’s proper dress will include dress slacks, nice
jeans, skirts and dress shorts (including nice denim) of
appropriate length (shorts must have at least a 5”
inseam), designer warm ups, dress blouses or
sweaters, collared and non-collared shirts in good
taste, with casual leather or canvas shoes.
Semifinal & Final Matches
The attire for men and women during the semifinals
and finals will be nice casual. No hats, denim shorts,
or jeans are allowed during the semifinal and
final matches.
SPORTSMANSHIP
THE KEY TO A
SUCCESSFUL EVENT
APA Leagues are about the excitement of competition,
but more importantly, they’re about fun. We want our
members who compete in the National
Championship events to have the experience of a
lifetime. An important ingredient in that experience is
good sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is the key to the
success of weekly APA League play and APA national
tournaments.
We realize the level of competition in our National
Championships may be unlike any you have ever
experienced. But please don’t let your competitive
fire overshadow the level of sportsmanship you
express to your opponent.
Be sure to introduce yourself to your opponent, shake
their hand and wish them luck before a match. If your
opponent makes a great shot, don’t be shy about
telling them so. More importantly, if your opponent
makes a bad shot or a mistake during the match, don’t
openly celebrate their misfortune.
An easy way to exhibit good sportsmanship is by
simply putting yourself in your opponent’s position. If
you were to scratch, or sink the 8-ball out-of-turn, how
would you feel if your opponent cheered or clapped?
A more appropriate response might be, “Tough
break,” or simply saying nothing at all. Win or lose,
thank your opponent after the match and, once again,
shake their hand.
And don’t forget, if your opponent displays great
sportsmanship during the match, nominate them for
the sportsmanship award.
Remember that everyone who qualifies to compete in
a National Championship is already a winner and a
champion, so be sure to treat them as such!
MATCH TIME GUIDELINES
TIME GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL MATCHES 8-BALL
Games must win Match Time Average Game Length
4–6
45 minutes
10 minutes
7 – 10
60 minutes
8 minutes
TIME GUIDELINES FOR 9-BALL MATCHES
Match Time
40 – 60 minutes
TIME GUIDELINES FOR DOUBLES MATCHES
Games must win Match Time Average Game Length
4–6
45 minutes
10 minutes
7–8
60 minutes
8 minutes
If a player with a “Games Must Win” of 5 is matched with a
player with a “Games Must Win” of 4, the total of their
“Games Must Win” is 9; so their match should last no longer
than 60 minutes.
ADDITIONAL TIME GUIDELINES
Each Practice Period
4 Minute Time Limit
Average Shot
20 Seconds
Special Shooting Situation
45 Seconds (max.)
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 the 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.
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NATIONAL TOURNAMENT RULES
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PRACTICE TIME - Practice is not allowed on any tournament table, except
during specified periods, and only with the permission of the Tournament
Director. You are encouraged to practice on all tables designated for that
purpose, and are asked to share the practice tables with any other contestants
who wish to use them. Generally speaking, a 10 or 15 minute time limit is
advised for any one or two individuals using the practice table if other
contestants are waiting. Any table designated as a practice table during the
event should be reserved for those contestants who have not yet been
eliminated from the tournament. Practice is not allowed on tournament tables
during play, even though a table may not be in use during short periods.
NO GAMBLING - Gambling is not permitted and will not be allowed at any
League function. Therefore, League members are not permitted to gamble at
the tournament site, even following elimination from the tournament. Any
contestant involved with gambling risks disqualification from the tournament
and forfeiture of all awards and prize money.
BEVERAGES - Hotel regulations prohibit coolers or outside beverages in hotel
ballrooms. Beer and other beverages are available. Please do not bring in
coolers or outside beverages. Glass beverage containers are prohibited in
Tournament rooms.
FORFEIT TIME - Forfeits will be determined 15 minutes after a match has been
called. If a player has registered for the tournament, every effort will be made
to locate the player before a forfeit is declared. The Tournament Director
determines when a match is officially forfeited.
COACHING – Coaching is not permitted. Violations could result in a foul being
called for illegal aid. Do not confer with anyone other than your opponent,
referee or the Tournament Director; it could be misunderstood as coaching.
OBLIGATION TO PRESENT AND CHECK IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PLAYERS: All
tournament participants must have a current valid Photo ID in the form of a
state-issued Drivers License or non-driver Identification Card from their state of
residence, a Military ID, or a Passport. You must have your Photo ID with you at
all times during the tournament and be able to present it before every match.
You cannot play in any match if you do not have your Photo ID with you inhand. You should present your Photo ID – without being asked – to your
opponent before the start of your match.
If you do not have your Photo ID, your match will be forfeited to your opponent.
It is not acceptable that you do not have your Photo ID with you – that it was
lost, left in your room, or that you need to go get it. Your individual match will
be forfeited without right of protest or appeal. Additionally, anyone playing
(whether intentionally, knowingly, or accidentally) an imposter or a player who
cannot verify his/her identity is subject to immediate disqualification from the
Event and indefinite suspension from further participation in the APA, in APA’s
sole judgment and discretion.
It is the responsibility of every player to verify that your opponent has current
valid Photo IDs that positively identify them as being the person participating
in your match. Do not assume a player is who they say they are. Do not assume
that APA or another player has previously verified their identity. Please
understand with the thousands of participants in the Tournament Event, it
would not be possible for APA to verify the identity of each player. You are the
first line of defense to ensure that your opponents are all who they say they are.
If an opposing player has not voluntarily presented his/her Photo ID for
verification, it is your responsibility to request the opposing player present
his/her Photo ID and be satisfied that with the opposing player’s identity prior
to the lag. If you are not satisfied with the identity of an opposing player, you
must immediately call over a Tournament Referee to examine the identity of
the questioned player. If the Tournament Referee cannot readily verify the
player’s identity from the player’s Photo ID, he may consult the APA
Tournament Director. The determination of identity made by the APA
Tournament Director, in his/her sole discretion and judgment, is final. If you
have failed to verify each opposing player prior to the lag and an opposing
player turns out to be an imposter or not have a valid ID, in APA’s sole judgment
and discretion, your team may be bound by the results of the match and your
team may not be granted any relief or remedy.
It is good sportsmanship to present your Photo ID before you play each and
every match at the event. It is not poor sportsmanship to question the identity
and require a valid Photo ID of each and every opposing player.
FRAUDULENT CIRCUMSTANCES - Any player who enters or participates under
fraudulent circumstances will be disqualified.
SCOREKEEPING - Scoresheets with innings recorded and defensive shots
marked must be kept by both players or by an official scorekeeper. If it is
determined a player is not marking defensive shots, then the National
Handicap Review Committee may arbitrarily raise that player’s skill level.
Scoresheets must be signed and turned in to the Control Table to receive credit
for match wins. Refusal to sign a scoresheet does not affect any match protest.
It is the responsibility of the winning team to make sure the Control Table
receives proper scoresheets.
8-BALL ONLY - Mark Early 8’s (E8), 8-ball Scratches (8S), 8-on-the-Breaks (8OB),
and Break and Runs (BR) on your scoresheets. Patches for 8-on-the-Break and
Break and Runs may be awarded. Patches must be claimed by the Player at the
Control Table when the scoresheets are turned in for processing.
9-BALL ONLY - Mark all balls pocketed, dead balls, Break-and-Runs (BR) and 9on-the-Snaps (9OS). Patches for 9-on-the-Snap and Break and Runs are
awarded. Patches must be claimed by the Player at the Control Table when the
scoresheets are turned in for processing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ANY PLAYER CAUGHT FRAUDULENTLY KEEPING SCORE—
ADDING INNINGS, ALTERING SCORESHEETS IN ANY WAY, ETC. — IS SUBJECT TO
DISQUALIFICATION.
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DRESS CODE - Proper attire must be worn at all times in and around the
tournament site. The Tournament Director shall determine what is proper
attire, and is responsible for requiring the change of improper attire on the part
of any contestant. Any change of improper attire is not just cause for delay in
the progress of a match. Refer to the Tournament Dress Code to learn what is
considered proper attire. The dress code will be enforced.
NO EARPHONES - It is not permissible to wear earphones of any type during
Tournament play. This includes ear buds, headphones, headsets, Bluetooth
devices, etc.
CELL PHONE USE - During the shooter’s turn at the table, cell phone use is
prohibited for that player.
NO SMOKING – Due to Nevada state law, smoking is not permitted within the
tournament room.
GAME RULES - APA game rules apply. Any and all Local Bylaw(s) or
interpretation(s) which are not in full accord with the National Rules
established by the APA do not apply to your participation in the National event.
It is your responsibility to know what is a National Rule (or standard), and what
is a Local Bylaw (or standard). The game rules used during your event are
covered in the Official Team Manual. You should be familiar with these rules.
SKILL LEVELS - The APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability, and may at any
time raise a player’s skill level if the APA believes that he/she is not playing up
to his/her true ability. It is especially important the skill level at which you
participate in this event reflects your true ability according to National Rules
and standards. This is your responsibility. You are advised by the APA to make
certain you fully understand and conscientiously follow all of the National rules
and standards. If you determine that your skill level is not accurate, then you
must notify your League Operator or Tournament Director prior to entering and
playing in the event. Doing so will not necessarily prevent your
disqualification; it will, however, help in determining your eligibility status.
*If a player is currently active in more than one APA League area, the player
must certify and participate at the highest skill level.
FOULS - Each player is advised before taking ball-in-hand, to make certain you
actually have ball-in-hand. If you do not confirm ball-in-hand with your
opponent, or with Tournament Officials, and there is a difference of opinion,
then you subject yourself to the potential costly mistake of fouling the cue ball
unknowingly.
CUE BALL FOULS - The cue ball is always alive. Do not touch the cue ball while
it is still rolling. Doing so may result in a foul.
CLOSE SHOTS - If a shot looks like it may result in a “bad hit,” stop the game
and get a Tournament Official to make the call. Either player may stop the
game to ask for a call. The decision of the Tournament Official is final. If a shot
is close and a Tournament Official is not called, the ruling will have a tendency
to be in the shooter’s favor.
MARK THE 8-BALL (8-Ball Only) – A coaster, pocket marker or any other
reasonable marker must be placed by the pocket the 8-Ball is intended to
enter. (To avoid confusion, we do not recommend marking the pocket with
chalk.) If a player pockets the 8-ball without marking the intended pocket, and
the opponent calls loss of game, it will result in a loss of game. Both players
may use the same marker. Only one marker should be on the table. However,
if more than one marker is on the table, as long as you clearly mark the pocket
where you intend to pocket the 8-ball you have properly marked the pocket. If
the marker is already at the intended pocket from a previous attempt or game,
it is not necessary for the shooter to touch it, pick it up, or reposition it. Anyone
may remind a player to place the marker and it will not be considered coaching
or a foul.
DISQUALIFICATION DUE TO SKILL LEVEL INCREASE - If Higher Level
Tournament play is to be truly meaningful and rewarding, then those who play
below their true ability must be penalized.
Any evidence of a player playing at a skill level below his/her true ability,
should be reported immediately to the Tournament Director.
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, the APA may disqualify
any player if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, the player is
deemed by the APA to be playing at a skill level below their 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.
A National Handicap Review Committee, consisting of APA National staff
members, League Operators, and APA National Tournament Directors has
been formed to review the performance of each player after every round of play
and make skill level adjustments as necessary. They will also investigate
complaints and review elevated skill levels to determine the eligibility status of
the players. Players may be disqualified at any time during or after
tournament play if the committee concludes the player has, without
justification, played at a skill level below their true ability. It is up to the
disqualified player to provide an explanation or justification for the elevated
skill level.
PROTESTS - All protests must be made to the Tournament Director in a
sportsmanlike manner. There is a $50.00 filing fee for any protest, which is
refundable if the player filing wins the protest. Any player disrupting the
tournament, causing a scene, or causing other problems at or around the
tournament site will lose the right to protest. The Tournament Director will
resolve all issues on the spot. The APA is the highest authority. Any rulings
made by the APA are final.
RULES OF CONDUCT -The APA has established and will strictly enforce the
following conduct rules for Higher Level Tournament play.
No loud, abusive or profane language will be tolerated at this tournament. You
are in the League to have a good time and to enjoy some friendly competition.
If you experience a problem, one of the Tournament Officials will address it;
simply bring the matter to our attention. Remember that in each situation the
ruling will favor one side against the other side, and it is required that each
player accept official rulings without causing a scene.
b. Unsportsmanlike conduct directed to the opposing player or Tournament
Official is not allowed.
c. Anyone involved in an incident that includes either physical abuse or the
throwing of an item will be disqualified immediately, and required to leave the
tournament premises.
d. Anyone caught hitting a cue against the table, wall, floor, etc., or recklessly
swinging a cue will be disqualified immediately and required to leave the
tournament premises.
e. Abusive behavior directed to the Tournament Director or any of his/her
designates will not be tolerated.
f. Excessively slow play will not be tolerated. You will be warned before any
penalty occurs.
The penalties for violating any of the six categories detailed above are as follows:
A warning may or may not be given, depending upon the severity of the situation.
1. Penalty Level 1 - Your opponent will be given ball�in�hand. If the player is still
shooting, or already has ball�in�hand, then that player will be allowed to
shoot until missing, and then be given ball�in�hand again.
2. Penalty Level 2 - Your opponent will be granted the game. (In 9�Ball, your
opponent will be granted the game, along with points for all balls remaining
on the table.)
3. Penalty Level 3 - Your opponent will be granted the match.
4. Penalty Level 4 - Disqualification.
Note: If the violation or disturbance that caused the initial penalty level to be
levied does not cease, the Tournament Director and/or designated assistant
has the right to go from one penalty level to the next penalty level
immediately.
22. WARNINGS - If a warning is given in an individual match, that warning will
follow the player throughout the remainder of the event. For example, if a
player is warned for sharking their opponent, and in a subsequent match the
same player is warned for sharking their opponent, the result will be ball-inhand for the opponent. Such warnings will be noted by a Tournament Official
on the scoresheets.
23. SPORTSMANSHIP - The primary objective of the League has always been to
provide players of all abilities with the fun and enjoyment of friendly
competition. Naturally it is expected that each player arrived hoping to do well,
and all players will be doing their best to win. On the other hand, each player
is also expected to accept defeat in a sportsmanlike manner.
Two common violations of good sportsmanship are conceding an unfinished
game and undoing a cue during play. Both forms of conduct are frowned upon
by professionals, and should be eliminated from amateur play. All players are
asked to allow opponents to finish the game before racking the balls or
undoing cues. No penalty will be assessed unless, in the opinion of the
Tournament Director, a repeated violation of this conduct rule occurs.
Another area of good sportsmanship concerns fouls. A foul is a foul and should
be observed as such. Occasionally, a player feels that a foul is a foul only if they
get caught. Generally speaking, a professional player will call a foul on
themselves. Likewise, good sportsmanship in the amateur ranks requires a
player to admit a mistake, and live with the consequences. However, it is
technically a player’s responsibility to protect the outcome of his/her match.
Pay attention to your game.
A Sportsmanship Award is given at the end of each event (8-Ball Classic, 9-Ball
Shootout and all Preregistered events.) You may vote for players/teams by
making comments on the back of your scoresheet or by using the Nomination
form included in your Event Program, and submitting it to the Control Table.
Additional forms are available at the Control Table, if needed.
24. EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS – In general, any piece of equipment designed
specifically for pocket billiards, with the exception of jump cues and laser
devices, is acceptable in APA Tournament play. Special equipment, such as
bridges and cue extenders, are legal. You may change cues during a game.
Jump shots are legal, when executed properly, but such shots must be
attempted with a regular shooting cue*. Players are not allowed to break their
cue sticks down and use just the shaft to attempt jump shots. Specialty cues,
such as break cues** and jump cues, may not be used to perform jump
shots***.
*Any standard pool cue used to shoot the majority of shots in a match.
**Any cue specifically designed for breaking. This does not include regular
shooting cues used for breaking.
***Any piece of equipment not covered by this rule and in question will be
ruled upon by APA. Cues with moveable parts will generally NOT be allowed.
Any equipment bearing any message or image of a sexually explicit or political
nature, or a message or image which may be offensive due to the use of
profanity or by the virtue of its promotion of violence, alcoholism or substance
abuse shall be prohibited from use in all APA events. The Tournament Director
shall be the enforcing authority of this regulation.
The Tournament Director shall have the right to inspect a player’s cue(s) at any
time during a tournament without prior notice to the player, and if the cue(s)
are found to be in violation of this regulation, the player shall immediately
cease using the objectionable cue during tournament play, or face immediate
disqualification and forfeiture of all prize money earned and/or entry fee paid.
25. DISQUALIFICATION – APA has the absolute and final authority to make all
rulings affecting participation in the APA Singles Championship programs
including player ability (i.e. correction of skill levels) and disqualification.
Disqualification from this event for any reason will mean forfeiture of all titles,
awards, prize money, and minimum two year suspension from the League.
Disqualification can occur prior to, during, or after the event.
BRACKETOLOGY 101
HOW TO READ MODIFIED SINGLE ELIMINATION FORMAT BRACKETS
Column 1
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
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EXAMPLE #1
Column 2
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9
17
Column 6
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L TO 20
21
L OF 12
Column 5A
W TO 25
Column 7
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L TO 19
L OF 11
W OF 21
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CHAMPION
L TO 18
22
L OF 10
26
7
16
W TO 26
12
20
8
L TO 17
L OF 9
W OF 22
Column 1 Starting position for all players.
Winners of matches in Column 1 advance
right to Column 2. Losers of matches in
Column 1 advance left to Column 3.
demonstrate how these “flip” positions work.
Column 2 Winners of matches in Column 2
advance right to Column 6. Losers of matches
in Column 2 advance left to “flip” match in
Column 4. The advanced match is indicated
by the “L TO” number located under the
player’s match in Column 2. There is a
corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming
where the player has advanced from beneath
the match in Column 4. The blue arrows
advance left to Column 5. Losers of matches
in Column 4 are eliminated from play.
advance right to the “flip” match in Column 7.
The advanced match is indicated by the
“W TO” number located under the player’s
match in Column 5A. There is a
Column 1
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 6A
corresponding “W OF” number reaffirming
the match in Column 7. The red arrows
Losers of matches in Column 5 are eliminated
from play.
Column 9 On this particular bracket, Column
8 would be the Finals match, and Column 9
would be exclusively for the Champion’s
name. However, on a larger bracket, Column
8 would not be the Final match. The board
would continue out with Winners advancing
to the right, and Losers being eliminated from
play until a Final match is played, producing a
Champion.
Column 2
1
5
EXAMPLE #2
Column 3
11
9
L TO 14
15
Column 7
L OF 8
19
2
17
6
Column 8
L TO 18
12
L TO 13
W TO 19
W OF 17
L OF 7
L OF 10
3
Column 9
7
13
21
10
16
CHAMPION
L TO 12
20
L OF 6
4
18
8
L TO 17
14
L TO 11
W TO 20
W OF 18
L OF 5
L OF 9
Column 1 Starting position for some
players. Winners of matches in Column 1
in Column 1 advance left to Column 4.
Column 2 Starting position for some
players. Winners of matches in Column 2
in Column 2 advance left to the “flip” match in
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in Column 3 advance left to the “flip” match in
advance right to the “flip” match in Column 7.
The advanced match is indicated by the
“W TO” number located under the player’s
match in Column 6A. There is a
corresponding “W OF” number reaffirming
the match in Column 7. The red arrows
Losers of matches in Column 6 are eliminated
from play.
Column 9 On this particular bracket, Column
8 would be the Finals match, and Column 9
would be exclusively for the Champion’s
name. However, on a larger bracket, Column
8 would not be the Final match. The board
would continue out with Winners advancing
to the right, and Losers being eliminated from
play until a Final match is played, producing a
Champion.
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NEW!
Match
Tracker
Use this page to fill out
your current match number
and time, and track your
wins and losses. Start by
filling in your first match
number and time. Once
you complete your match,
record whether you won or
lost. Then, find your next
match number on your
tournament bracket and
record the next time you
play using our Official
Match Schedule (located
near the tournament
brackets). When you begin
your next match, fill it in on
the next line, and start the
process all over again. Just
remember, if you ever need
any assistance finding your
next match number and
time, our Match
Information Staff are
available at the tournament
brackets to assist you.
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Attention Players
Pool takes precedence over smoking!
The APA works many hours to make sure the National Events run
smoothly and in a timely manner. Holding up matches to take
smoke breaks not only delays your match, but all of the matches
following yours. We will not tolerate matches held up because
teams/players are not in the arena due to taking smoke breaks.
Please remember we have timelines set in place in order to make
the event run in a timely manner. Players caught taking their
scoresheets outside of the Tournament Room, or delaying their
match for such breaks will result in a forfeiture of their match.
This rule applies for all APA National Events.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
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AREA HOSPITALS
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JOIN THE APA COMMUNITY ONLINE
Check Out APA
on YouTube!
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD PLAYER NOMINATION
Check one:
8-Ball Classic
9-Ball Doubles
9-Ball Shootout
8-Ball Doubles
Wheelchair Challenge
I want to nominate:
(PRINT PLAYER/TEAM NAME)
Please state why you are nominating this player/team by checking the boxes below that apply
and/or write your reason(s) under the Comments section:
A great attitude
Friendly and courteous
Great overall sportsmanship
Cheered for opponent
Reminded opponent to mark the pocket when shooting the 8-ball
Opponent presented proper ID before being asked
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During the event, we’ll be posting
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You’ll also receive regular updates
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Join the APA on Facebook today!
Visit APA’s YouTube Channel
to view APA TV segments
from the event! Simply go to
youtube.com/apaleagues
to get connected! On the
site, you’ll also see lots of
instructional videos from
world-famous trick shot artist
Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman,
informational videos on proper
scorekeeping, past APA TV
segments and MUCH MORE! Be
sure to share the videos on your
Facebook page and email to
friends and family.
Opponent announced defensive shots before making them
Congratulated winning player/team when they lost the match
Comments:
Player/Team nominated by: (CHECK ONE)
Opponent/Player
Referee
APA Staff
Other:
Print your name here:
REMOVE HERE AND SUBMIT TO THE MAIN CONTROL TABLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q Can I sell a MiniMania slot?
A Yes, up to 15 minutes prior to the event.
Q Are the MiniMania events 100% payback?
A Yes.
Q Is Scotch Doubles alternate shot?
A Yes.
Q Where do I report for a MiniMania event?
A The podium in the MiniMania event room.
Q Can I play in a 9-Ball event if I only have
Q What time should I arrive for my MiniMania event?
A 15 minutes before the event starts.
A
scores in 8-Ball?
Yes, however your skill level will be one
level higher.
Q I lost or misplaced my APA membership
A
card, can I get a new one?
You can get a temporary replacement card
at the MiniMania Control Table; there is a
$5 replacement fee.
Q Where do I register for the 8-Ball/9-Ball Doubles
A
Championships or Wheelchair Challenge?
8-Ball Doubles Championship participants will
register at the Main Control Table in the Royale
Pavilion (Main/MiniMania Tournament Room).
The 9-Ball Doubles Championship and Wheelchair
Challenge participants will register at the Control
Table located in the Grande Ballroom (Preregistered
Tournament Room).
Q Can I sign up for the 8-Ball/9-Ball Doubles
A
Championships or Wheelchair Challenge events onsite?
No. These slots are handled locally prior to the
National Singles Championships. Ask your Local
League Operator for more info.
Q How far in advance can I sign up for a
A
MiniMania event?
There is a 24 hour window.
Q Can I play in two MiniMania events at the
A
same time?
No.
Q When do I report for my next match?
A We will call your name as soon as
you get an opponent.
Q What is a mixed doubles event?
A Mixed doubles are events where there must
be one female player and one male player.
Q When and where can I collect my payout?
A Immediately after your scoresheet has been
scanned at the MiniMania Control Table.
Q
A
What is the deadline to collect my cash payout?
All uncollected cash payout will be forfeited if
not collected by 3:00 AM Sunday morning, May 4.

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