APA members who are currently playing on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team, and have attained at least ten League match scores during the past two years in their respective format(s), are eligible to participate in the Singles Program. At the local level, APA members compete on a Local Qualifier Board consisting of four to eight members with one player advancing to regional competition. The local entry fee starts at $20, and there is no limit on qualifying attempts. Qualifier Board winners advance to the Regional and National levels with no additional entry fee.
Rules of Participation:
Must be on an active roster in the format being played
Must have at least ten League match scores during the last two years in the format being played
A minimum of 4 players are required to run a Local Qualifier Board
Current APA game rules apply
No timeouts or coaching is allowed
Local Qualifier Boards are Single-Elimination format
Each match is a race to skill level (same as league play matches)
The Winner of the Board advances to the Regional Qualifier
There are two qualifying Season Windows during each calendar year:
Season 1: January 1 – June 15 Winners advance to the Fall Regional in October
A Champion in Each Tier
8-Ball Classic 1st Place in each tier wins $15,000!
Blue Tier
Skill Levels 2–3
Yellow Tier
Skill Level 4
Red Tier
Skill Level 5
Orange Tier
Skill Level 6
Purple Tier
Skill Level 7
9-Ball Shootout 1st Place in each tier wins $10,000!
Green Tier
Skill Levels 1–3
White Tier
Skill Levels 4–5
Gray Tier (new!)
Skill Levels 6–7
Black Tier
Skill Levels 8–9
*Paid lodging based on single occupancy and travel assistance **Over $600,000 Cash and Prizes.