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4 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

6 APA 8-Ball Classic— Tournament Agenda— Cash Payout Schedule— Prize Package Breakdown

8 APA 9-Ball Shootout— Tournament Agenda— Cash Payout Schedule

9 APA 9-Ball Shootout— Prize Package Breakdown

10 APA 8-Ball Doubles Championship— Tournament Agenda— Match Schedule — Prize Money Breakdown

APA 9-Ball Doubles Championship— Tournament Agenda— Match Schedule — Prize Money Breakdown

APA Wheelchair Challenge— Tournament Agenda— Match Schedule— Prize Money Breakdown

11 NSC Preregistered Rules for Participation

12 MiniMania Event Schedule

13 MiniMania — Registration Times

14 MiniMania— Rules and Regulations

15 Requesting a RefereeTournament Dress CodeSportsmanshipMatch Time Guidelines

16 National Tournament Rules

17 How to Read Modified SingleElimination Format Brackets

18 Match Tracker

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Sportsmanship Award Player Nomination FormLocal Hospital, Urgent Care and Pharmacy List

MiniMania FAQs

A P A O F F I C I A L S P O N S O R S

E V E N T P R O G R A M

Welcome to the 2015 NationalSingles Championships!Congratulations on making it to Vegas! Over the next few days, your competitive spirit will be put to the test.

Our goal is to make your experience herememorable. In conjunction with our 8-Ball Classicand 9-Ball Shootout National Championshipcompetitions, we’re also hosting the 8-Ball and 9-BallDoubles Championships and the WheelchairChallenge. We’re also offering nearly round-the-clock MiniMania tournaments open to all APAmembers.

World famous trick shot artists Tom “Dr. Cue”Rossman and Florian “Venom” Kohler will be heresigning autographs and interacting with fans. Besure to join us poolside Friday night as we celebratethe event and the end of an era with our annualPOOLAPALOOZA party! There will be lots ofgames and giveaways!

As most of you know, the Riviera is closing itsdoors after our event—making this a historic event.The Riviera has been the home of our championshipsfor the past 23 years! We’re sad to see her go, butexcited to make history again in August at our newhome—the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino(formerly LVH and Las Vegas Hilton)!

On behalf of our APA staff, League Operators andsponsors, we hope you enjoy all the excitement,entertainment and competition of the NationalSingles Championships!

Good luck and good shooting!

Reneé LylePresident

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P O O L A PA L O O Z A

Individual player and action photoswill be available for purchase in CapriRoom 105 throughout the event fromLas Vegas Photo & Video.

The American Poolplayer®

P R A C T I C E TA B L E S

Practice Tables are available in the MainTournament Room during the following dates and times, select arenas:

Wednesday, April 29 6 PM – 10 PM

Thursday, April 30 7 AM – 8 AM1:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Friday, May 1 7 AM – 6 PM8 AM – 8:45 AM9-Ball Only (Top of the Riv)

Saturday, May 2 7 AM – 8:45 AM10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Sunday, May 3 7 AM – 1 PM2 PM – 2:45 PM8-Ball Only (Top of the Riv)

Practice Tables are also located in the MiniManiaRoom when tables are available.

POOLAPALOOZA!

P H O T O G R A P H E R

APA NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS

RIVIERACONVENTION CENTER

Get ready to PARTY!

A poolside celebration in your honor is taking place, and you won't want tomiss it! POOLAPALOOZA is a festivalfeaturing great events, giveaways andcontests, and ties into the excitementof being here at the 2015 NationalSingles Championships!

Join all the poolplayers and theirguests poolside at The Riv on Friday,

May 1 from 8 PM to 11 PM.


Come see world-famoustrick shot artist Tom “Dr.Cue” Rossman on Friday,May 1 and Sunday, May 3.Dr. Cue will be performinga special exhibition at

approximately 10:30am on Friday andapproximately 4:30pm on Sundaybetween the semifinal and final roundsof the National SinglesChampionships.

Be sure to catch a perfor-mance and autographsigning by Florian“Venom” Kohler poolsideat the POOLAPALOOZAcelebration on Friday, May 1 from 8pm – 11pm!

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APA EVENTS

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E X H I B I T O R S

Located in the MiniMania Room

BlackburnCue Guard Cue Storage

Connoisseur of Custom CuesGrind'N Clothing Company

Hands From HeavenHustlin USA Clothing Company

Jacoby Custom CuesKhamsin Designs Inc.

(located at the East Desk)Las Vegas Photo and Video

(located Capri 105)Omega Billiards

Palmer CuesPoolAHolic ApparelShaftmaster Lathes

Speed Break Contest

April 29 - May 2

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 SLOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE RIV

Friday, May 1

9 AM . . . . . . . . . Semifinal Round9-Ball Shootout

10:30 AM . . . . . . 9-Ball ShootoutAwards Presentationfor 3rd Place andSportsmanship Award

11 AM . . . . . . . . Final Round9-Ball Shootout

NOON . . . . . . . . 9-Ball Shootout (or Immediately Awards Presentation Following for 1st & 2nd PlacesFinal Rounds)

Sunday, May 3

3 PM. . . . . . . . . . Semifinal Round8-Ball Classic

4:30 PM . . . . . . . 8-Ball ClassicAwards Presentationfor 3rd Place andSportsmanship Award

5 PM. . . . . . . . . . Final Round8-Ball Classic

6 PM. . . . . . . . . . 8-Ball Classic (or Immediately Awards PresentationFollowing for 1st & 2nd PlacesFinal Rounds)Note: Times subject to change.

Royale Pavilion

Grande Ballroom

Smoking AreaConvention Center

Entrance

National Singles ChampionshipMain Tournament Room

D R . C U E A N D V E N O MT R I C K S H O T E X H I B I T I O N S

Exhibitor Hours

MiniMania Tournament Room

Cash Payouttakes place at the

Registration Deskand

Top of the RivMonaco Tower (Penthouse – PH Level)

Refer to Cash Payout Schedule on pages 6 and 8 for Clarification.

MiniManiaBrackets and

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2014 Champion – 8-Ball Classic

Yellow Tier Tim Dittmar

of Alvin, IL

AGENDA

Friday, May 17 AM – 6 PMPlayer Practice

NOON – 5 PMRegistration

6:30 PM – 7 PMPlayer’s Meeting

7 PMPlay Begins

8 PM – 11 PM

POOLAPALOOZA

Saturday, May 27 AM – 8:45 AMPlayer Practice

9 AMPlay Resumes

Sunday, May 37 AM – 1 PM Player Practice

9 AMPlay Resumes

2 PM – 2:45 PMPlayer Practice Locatedat the Top of the Riv

3 PMSemifinal RoundsLocated at the Top of the Riv

4:30 PMAwards Presentation 3rd Place andSportsmanship Award

5 PM Final Rounds Located at the Top of the Riv

6 PMAwards Presentation 1st and 2nd Places (orImmediately FollowingFinal Rounds)

Agenda is subject to change.

8-BALL CLASSIC

CASH PAYOUT SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 3 (Registration Desk)Noon – 2:30 PM (17th Place)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (9th Place)

Sunday, May 3 (Top of the Riv)3 PM – 6 PM (17th Place, 9th Place, 5th Place)

Approx. 4:30 PM at Awards Presentation (3rd Place)

Approx. 6 PM at Awards Presentation (1st & 2nd Place)

PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNBLUE TIERSkill Levels 2 & 3

1st $15,000 $100 - Cash at Registration$12,410 - Cash Payout

$1,745 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring$ 170 - Action Commemorative

Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 190 - Action Break Cue$ 90 - Action 4-Hole Cue Case$ 74 - Commemorative Championship Jacket$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle

2nd $9,000 $100 - Cash at Registration$7,750 - Cash Payout

$ 595 - Commemorative Bulova Watch$ 170 - Action Commemorative

Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 90 - Action 4-Hole Cue Case$ 74 - Commemorative Championship Jacket$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle

3rd $4,000 $100 - Cash at Registration$3,395 - Cash Payout

$ 170 - Action CommemorativeChampionship Cue by Cuestix

$ 40 - Action Single Cue Case$ 74 - Commemorative Championship Jacket$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle

5th $2,000 $100 - Cash at Registration$1,395 - Cash Payout


$ 40 - Action Single Cue Case$ 74 - Commemorative Championship Jacket$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle9th $1,000 $100 - Cash at Registration

$435 - Cash Payout

$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix

$ 74 - Commemorative Championship Jacket$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle

13th-On $174 $100 - Cash at Registration

$ 74 - Commemorative Championship Jacket


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PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNYELLOW TIERSkill Level 4


$1,745 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring $ 170 - Action Commemorative











9th $1,000 $100 - Cash at Registration$395 - Cash Payout



17th $600 $100 - Cash at Registration$35 - Cash Payout



33rd-On $174 $100 - Cash at Registration


PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNRED TIERSkill Level 5





















PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNORANGE TIERSkill Level 6





















8-BALL CLASSIC CONTINUES


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AGENDA

Wednesday, April 296 PM – 10 PMRegistration andPlayer Practice

Thursday, April 307 AM – 8 AMPlayer Practice

8 AM – 8:30 AMPlayer’s Meeting

8:30 AM – 9 AMNSC OpeningCeremonies

9 AMPlay Begins

Friday, May 18 AM – 8:45 AMPlayer Practice Locatedat the Top of the Riv

9 AMSemifinal RoundsLocated at the Top of the Riv

10:30 AMAwards Presentation 3rdPlace and SportsmanshipAward

11 AMFinal Rounds Located at the Top of the Riv

NOONAwards Presentation 1st and 2nd Places (orImmediately FollowingFinal Rounds)

8 PM – 11 PM

POOLAPALOOZAAgenda is subject to change.

9-BALL SHOOTOUT

PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNPURPLE TIERSkill Level 7





















8-BALL CLASSIC CONTINUED

2014 Champion – 9-Ball Shootout

Green TierMackenzie Hoover

of Walkerton, IN

CASH PAYOUT SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 30 (Registration Desk)9 PM – Midnight (17th Place)

10:30 PM – Midnight (9th Place)

11:30 PM – Midnight (5th Place)

Friday, May 1 (Top of the Riv)8 AM – Noon (17th Place, 9th Place, 5th Place)

Approx. 10:30 AM at Awards Presentation (3rd Place)

Approx. Noon at Awards Presentation (1st & 2nd Place)


PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNGREEN TIERSkill Levels 1, 2 & 3


$1,745 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring$ 170 - Action Commemorative














17th-On $174 $100 - Cash at Registration


PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNWHITE TIERSkill Levels 4 & 5
















17th $565 $100 - Cash at Registration





PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNBLACK TIERSkill Levels 6, 7, 8 & 9
















17th $565 $100 - Cash at Registration





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All PreregisteredChampionshipswill register at the

Registration Desk by the Main Tournament Room.

Play will be located in the MiniMania

Tournament Room.

Cash Payoutwill be available in the

MiniMania Roomapproximately 2 hours after

the entire round iscompleted.

The deadline to collect your prize money is

2:30 PM Sunday, May 3at the Registration Desk.

Place Number $/Player Total1st 1 $1,600 $1,600 2nd 1 $ 800 $ 800 3rd 2 $ 400 $ 800 5th 4 $ 200 $ 800 9th 8 $ 100 $ 800

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Place Number $/Team Total1st 1 $3,500 $3,5002nd 1 $2,300 $2,3003rd 2 $1,300 $2,6005th 4 $ 900 $3,6009th 8 $ 500 $4,00017th 16 $ 300 $4,80033rd 32 $ 150 $4,800

100% Payback of Entry Fees Top 25% Prize Money Based on Total Entries

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Friday, May 1Registration: 6 PM – 10 PM

Saturday May 2

Players Meeting: 8:30 AM – 9 AMMatch

Round Time NumberRound 1 9 AM 9001 – 9064Round 2 10:30 AM 9065 – 9128Round 3 NOON 9129 – 9192Round 4 1:30 PM 9193 – 9256Round 5 3 PM 9257 – 9320Round 6 4:30 PM 9321 – 9384Round 7 6 PM 9385 – 9416Round 8 7:30 PM 9417 – 9432Round 9 9 PM 9433 – 9440Quarterfinals 10:30 PM 9441 – 9444Sunday, May 3Semifinals 11 AM 9445* – 9446*Finals 12:30 PM 9447*

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*Matches to be played in Finals Arena - Located at the Top of the Riv.Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals

Place Number $/Team Total1st 1 $5,000 $5,0002nd 1 $3,000 $3,0003rd 2 $2,000 $4,0005th 4 $1,000 $4,0009th 8 $ 600 $4,80017th 16 $ 300 $4,80033rd 32 $ 200 $6,40065th 64 $ 100 $6,400


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Tuesday, April 28Registration: 6 PM – 10 PM

Wednesday, April 29Players Meeting: 8:30 AM – 9 AM

MatchRound Time NumberRound 1 9 AM 1 – 112Round 2 NOON 113 – 224Round 3 3 PM 225 – 304; 321 – 352Round 4 6 PM 305 – 320; 353 – 416Round 5 9 PM 417 – 448Thursday, April 30 Round 6 9 AM 449 – 512Round 7 NOON 513 – 576Round 8 3 PM 577 – 640Round 9 6 PM 641 – 672Round 10 9 PM 673 – 688Friday, May 1 Round 11 9 AM 689 – 696Quarterfinals NOON 697 – 700Semifinals 3 PM 701* – 702*Finals 6 PM 703*

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Thursday, April 30Registration: 6 PM – 8 PM

Friday, May 1 Players Meeting: 9:30 AM – 10 AM

MatchRound Time NumberRound 1 10 AM 8401 - 8416Round 2 NOON 8417 - 8432Round 3 2 PM 8433 - 8456Round 4 4 PM 8457 - 8464Round 5 6 PM 8465 - 8472

Saturday, May 2 Round 6 8 AM 8473 - 8480Quarterfinals 10 AM 8481 - 8484Semifinals 1 PM 8485* - 8486*Finals 3 PM 8487*




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NSC PREREGISTERED RULES FOR PARTICIPATION1. For participation in the Preregistered

Championships, you must have entered and paidthe entry fee prior to the deadline of March 16,2015.

2. APA rules apply.3. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.4. There is an enforced dress code. Any player that the

APA considers inappropriately dressed will beasked to change.

5. Table fee is $1.00 per game.6. All tournament participants must have a current

valid Photo ID in the form of a state-issued Driver’sLicense or non-driver Identification Card from theirstate of residence, a Military ID, or a Passport. Youmust have your Photo ID with you at all timesduring the tournament and be able to present itbefore every match. You cannot play in any matchif you do not have your Photo ID with you in-hand.You should present your Photo ID – without beingasked – to your opponent before the start of yourmatch. If you do not have your Photo ID, yourmatch will be forfeited to your opponent. It is notacceptable that you do not have your Photo ID withyou – that it was lost, left in your room, or that youneed to go get it. Your individual match will beforfeited without right of protest or appeal.Additionally, anyone playing (whetherintentionally, knowingly, or accidentally) animposter or a player who cannot verify his/heridentity is subject to immediate disqualificationfrom the Event and indefinite suspension fromfurther participation in the APA, in APA’s solejudgment and discretion. It is the responsibility ofevery player to verify that your opponent hascurrent valid Photo IDs that positively identifythem as being the person participating in yourmatch. Do not assume a player is who they say theyare. Do not assume that APA or another player haspreviously verified their identity. Pleaseunderstand with the thousands of participants inthe Tournament Event, it would not be possible forAPA to verify the identity of each player. You are thefirst line of defense to ensure that your opponentsare all who they say they are. If an opposing player has not voluntarilypresented his/her Photo ID for verification, it isyour responsibility to request the opposing playerpresent his Photo ID and be satisfied that with theopposing player’s identity prior to the lag. If youare not satisfied with the identity of an opposingplayer, you must immediately call over aTournament Referee to examine the identity of thequestioned player. If the Tournament Refereecannot readily verify the player’s identity from theplayer’s Photo ID, he may consult the APATournament Director. The determination of identitymade by the APA Tournament Director, in his/hersole discretion and judgment, is final. If you havefailed to verify each opposing player prior to thelag and an opposing player turns out to be animposter or not have a valid ID, in APA’s solejudgment and discretion, you may be bound bythe results of the match and you may not begranted any relief or remedy. It is goodsportsmanship to present your Photo ID beforeyou play each and every match at the event. It isnot poor sportsmanship to question the identityand require a valid Photo ID of each and everyopposing player.

7. In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament forall APA players, APA must ensure that allparticipants are playing at skill levels that are notbelow their true ability. Accordingly, the APA maydisqualify any team if, in APA’s sole judgment andabsolute discretion, one (1) or more of its playersare deemed by APA to be playing at a skill levelbelow their true ability. The determination ofwhether a player is playing at a skill level below hisor her true ability is necessarily subjective; APA isthe sole judge of a player’s ability and may makesuch a determination in its absolute judgment anddiscretion.

8. Any player entering or participating underfraudulent circumstances will be disqualified.

9. APA has the absolute and final authority to makeall rulings affecting participation in the APAPreregistered Championship programs, includingplayer ability (i.e., correction of skill levels) anddisqualification. Disqualification from this eventfor any reason will mean forfeiture of all titles,awards, prize money, and minimum two yearsuspension from the League. Disqualification canoccur prior to, during, or after the event.

10. The APA has the authority, at its sole discretion, tomake modifications to the rules, format or anyother aspect of the Event.

11. Release of APA and Tournament Sponsors: I, theparticipant, being of lawful age, as inducement forand in consideration of the agreement byAmerican Poolplayers Association, Inc. (APA), that Imay take part in this Event, hereby covenant andagree that the APA and all other sponsors and theirrespective affiliates, directors, officers, employeesand agents (collectively Releasees) shall not beliable for any damages arising from personalinjuries, including death, and/or damage toproperty that I may sustain in any way which resultfrom or arise out of my preparation for or anyparticipation in the Event. I hereby fully andforever release and discharge and covenant not tosue Releasees from any and all claims, demands,damages, rights of action or causes of action,present or future, whether the same be known orunknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resultingfrom or arising out of my preparation for orparticipation in the Event. I acknowledge andagree that participation in the Event may involvethe risk of such personal injury, including death,and/or damage to property, and I hereby assumefull responsibility for any risk of such personalinjury, including death and damage to property. Iwarrant that I am in good health and have nophysical condition that would prevent me fromparticipating in the Event. I further agree formyself, my successors, heirs, assigns, executorsand administrators to indemnify and holdReleasees harmless from and against all claimsand suits for personal injuries, including death,and damage to property, real or personal, causedby my act or omission and arising out of myinvolvement in the Event, and from all judgmentsand costs recovered in said claims and suits, andfrom all expenses incurred in defending saidclaims or suits. This Release is intended to be asbroad and inclusive as permitted by law, and if anyportion is held invalid, the balance shall continuein full legal force and effect. This Release shall bebinding on my heirs, executors, administratorsand assigns. I have read and fully understand theabove Release.

12. Graphic/Video/Audio/Media Appearance Release:In connection with my appearance at andparticipation in this Event and all related activitiesand my visit to Las Vegas, I give APA (and itslicensees, designees and assigns) the full,unconditional and irrevocable right to (1) film,photograph, tape, record and edit me and to usemy personal biographic information, includingwithout limitation, my appearance, likeness,identity, name, nickname, behavior, actions, voice,and conversations at any time during the Event byuse of any means, media or technology(collectively the “Appearance”), (2) use, broadcast,reproduce, distribute and exhibit my Appearance

freely in any media or for any purpose, includingfor any and all advertising, promotional andcommercial purposes, (3) edit, modify, adapt,make derivative works from, copyright andotherwise use my Appearance as APA chooses. Irecognize that content of my Appearance(including how the content is edited or any of usmay be depicted or portrayed) may be viewed asfavorable, positive, humorous, embarrassing,unfavorable, or negative, and I hereby waive anyclaim that I may have against APA or anyemployee, agent, assign or licensee relating tohow our Appearance is edited, depicted orportrayed in any work that may be created. Iexpressly waive any claim of any right or interest inthe Appearance and any compensation or otherbenefits for my Appearance in any media ordistribution outlet. I acknowledge and agree thatAPA shall be the exclusive owner of all copyrightsand other rights to and in connection with suchAppearance and APA shall have full rights tolicense others to use them in any manner at APA’sdiscretion.

13. If this Event is cancelled for any reason, Iunderstand that my only remedy is a refund of myentry fee.

14. Roster changes will not be accepted at thetournament site in Las Vegas.

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 SkillLevel 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 8-Ball scores

within the last two years by the entry deadline ofMarch 16, 2015 to participate.

5. Players must be on an active (Spring Session) APAroster in the 8-Ball format in the League area theteam represents.

6. Players cannot be Wheelchair Challenge or 9-BallShootout participants.

7. APA rules apply.8. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no

refunds for no-shows or to entrants who aredisqualified.

9. Maximum field is 384. (Size of board will bebased on number of entries.)

10. Matches are played according to an APA 8-BallDoubles Championship Handicap Race Chartprovided at the Event.

11. Players alternate shots, not turns.12. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is

allowed.13. Shooting out of Rotation – During a match, it

occasionally occurs that a team member shootsout of rotation. Although it is sportsmanlike for thesitting team to remind the shooter that he is aboutto foul by shooting out of rotation, it is not arequirement for him to do so. Once the shooterhas shot out of rotation, the foul has occurred andthe sitting team will receive ball-in-hand (if the 8-Ball is pocketed during the shot – this foul resultsin loss of game). The sitting team must call thefoul before another shot is taken in the match. Ifthe sitting team does not call a foul before the nextshot is taken, no penalty may be assessed, and theteam that shot out of rotation will assume the newrotation for the remainder of the match. Beforeany foul has occurred, the shooting team mayavoid penalty by asking the sitting team whichplayer’s turn it is in the rotation. The sitting teammust tell them the truth.

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 SkillLevel 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 9-Ball scores

within the last two years by the entry deadline ofMarch 16, 2015 to participate.

5. Players must be on an active (Spring Session) APAroster in the 9-Ball format in the League area theteam represents.

6. Players cannot be Wheelchair Challenge or 8-BallClassic participants.

7. APA rules apply.8. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no

refunds for no-shows or to entrants who aredisqualified.

9. Maximum field is 256. (Size of board will bebased on number of entries.)

10. Matches are played according to an APA 9-BallDoubles Championship Handicap Race Chartprovided at the Event.

11. Players alternate shots, not turns.12. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is

allowed.13. Shooting out of Rotation – During a match, it

occasionally occurs that a team member shoots outof rotation. Although it is sportsmanlike for thesitting team to remind the shooter that he is aboutto foul by shooting out of rotation, it is not arequirement for him to do so. Once the shooter hasshot out of rotation, the foul has occurred and thesitting team will receive ball-in-hand (if the 9-Ball ispocketed during the shot – this foul results in ball-in-hand and the 9-Ball is spotted). The sitting teammust call the foul before another shot is taken inthe match. If the sitting team does not call a foulbefore the next shot is taken, no penalty may beassessed, and the team that shot out of rotation willassume the new rotation for the remainder of thematch. Before any foul has occurred, the shootingteam may avoid penalty by asking the sitting teamwhich player’s turn it is in the rotation. The sittingteam must tell them the truth.

WHEELCHAIRCHALLENGESUPPLEMENTAL RULES(in addition to General Rules)1. Players must have at least twenty 8-Ball scores by

the entry deadline of March 16, 2015 toparticipate.

2. Players must be on an active (Spring Session) APAroster in the 8-Ball format in the League area theplayer represents.

3. In order to be eligible to compete in this event aplayer must generally have at least a 10% loss offunction of their lower limbs. Some of the morecommon conditions which may result inindividuals being eligible include: traumaticparaplegia and quadriplegia, spina bifida,poliomyelitis, amputees, cerebral palsy and allnon-ambulant les autres athletes.

4. Players cannot be 8-Ball Doubles, 9-Ball Doubles,8-Ball Classic or 9-Ball Shootout participants.

5. APA rules apply.6. The Entry Fee is $100 per participant. There will be

no refunds to entrants who are disqualified for anyreason, including no-shows

7. Maximum field is 48. (Size of board will be basedon number of entries.)

8. Matches are played according to an APAWheelchair Challenge Handicap Race Chartprovided at the Event.

9. Coaching is not allowed. (No time-outs.)

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Wednesday, April 296 PM 1 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

2 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 3 8 8-Ball 6 $20

6:30 PM 4 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 5 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 6 8 9-Ball 5 $20

7 PM 7 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 11 $40 Scotch Doubles

7:30 PM 8 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 8 PM 9 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

10 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 8:30 PM 11 8 9-Ball 3 $20

12 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 9 PM 13 16 8-Ball 4-5 $50

14 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 15 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 16 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

9:30 PM 17 16 8-Ball 4 $20 18 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 19 8 8-Ball 7 $50 20 8 8-Ball 3 $20

10 PM 21 16 9-Ball 4 $20 22 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 23 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 24 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10

10:30 PM 25 16 8-Ball 5 $20 26 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 27 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 28 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

11 PM 29 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 30 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 31 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 32 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20

11:30 PM 33 16 8-Ball 6 $20 34 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 35 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 36 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10

MIDNIGHT 37 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 38 8 9-Ball 6 $20 39 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 40 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

12:30 AM 41 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 42 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 43 8 8-Ball 5 $20 44 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

1 AM 45 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 46 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 47 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 48 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 49 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 50 8 9-Ball Any SL $20

Thursday, April 308 AM 51 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

52 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 53 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20

8:30 AM 54 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 55 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 56 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20

9 AM 57 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 58 8 8-Ball 4 $20

9:30 AM 59 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 60 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 61 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

10 AM 62 8 9-Ball 7 $20 63 8 8-Ball 3 $20

10:30 AM 64 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 65 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

11 AM 66 8 9-Ball 5 $20 67 8 9-Ball 6 $20

11:30 AM 68 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10 69 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20

NOON 70 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 71 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 72 8 9-Ball 6 $20

12:30 PM 73 32 9-Ball Limit 9 $40 Scotch Doubles

1 PM 74 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 75 8 8-Ball 7 $50 76 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

1:30 PM 77 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 78 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 79 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20

2 PM 80 8 8-Ball 5 $20 81 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 82 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20

2:30 PM 83 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 84 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 85 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

3 PM 86 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 87 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

3:30 PM 88 8 8-Ball 6 $20 89 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 90 8 9-Ball 4 $20

4 PM 91 8 9-Ball 5 $20 92 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 93 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50

4:30 PM 94 8 8-Ball 5 $20 95 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 96 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

5 PM 97 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 98 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 99 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

5:30 PM 100 8 8-Ball 7 $50 101 8 8-Ball 6 $20 102 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20

6 PM 103 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 104 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 105 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10

7 PM 106 32 8-Ball Limit 11 $40Scotch Doubles(LO and Player)

107 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 7:30 PM 108 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20

109 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 110 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 111 8 9-Ball 4 $20

8 PM 112 16 9-Ball 8-9 $20 113 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 114 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 115 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20

8:30 PM 116 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 117 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 118 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 119 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10

9 PM 120 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 121 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 122 8 8-Ball 6 $20 123 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20

9:30 PM 124 16 9-Ball 4 $20 125 16 9-Ball 5 $20 126 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 127 8 8-Ball 6-7 $50

10 PM 128 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 129 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 130 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 131 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

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10:30 PM 132 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 133 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 134 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 135 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20

11 PM 136 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 137 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 138 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 139 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20

11:30 PM 140 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 141 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 142 8 8-Ball 3 $20 143 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

MIDNIGHT 144 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 145 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 146 8 8-Ball 4 $20 147 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

12:30 AM 148 8 8-Ball 5 $20 149 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 150 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 151 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20


Friday, May 18 AM 158 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20

159 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 160 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 161 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

8:30 AM 162 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 163 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 164 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 165 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20

9 AM 166 16 8-Ball 5 $20 167 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 168 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 169 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

9:30 AM 170 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 171 8 8-Ball 6-7 $50 172 8 8-Ball 6 $20 173 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10

10 AM 174 32 9-Ball Mixed Limit 13 $40 Scotch Doubles

175 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 176 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

10:30 AM 177 8 8-Ball 4 $20 178 8 8-Ball 5 $20 179 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

11 AM 180 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 181 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 182 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 183 8 8-Ball 3 $20

11:30 AM 184 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 185 16 8-Ball 4 $20 186 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 187 8 Ladies Only 8-Ball 2-3 $20

NOON 188 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 189 16 9-Ball 5-6 $20 190 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50 191 8 9-Ball 5 $20

12:30 PM 192 16 8-Ball 6 $20 193 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 194 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 195 8 9-Ball 3-4 $20

1 PM 196 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 197 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 198 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 199 8 9-Ball 5 $20

1:30 PM 200 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 201 16 9-Ball 3-4 $20 202 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 203 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

2 PM 204 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 205 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 206 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 207 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

2:30 PM 208 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 209 8 8-Ball 3 $20 210 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 211 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20

3 PM 212 16 9-Ball Limit 11 $20Scotch Doubles(LO and Player)

213 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 214 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 215 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

3:30 PM 216 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 217 16 9-Ball 8-9 $20 218 8 8-Ball 7 $50 219 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

4 PM 220 16 8-Ball 5-6 $50 221 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 222 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 223 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

4:30 PM 224 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 225 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 226 8 8-Ball 4 $20 227 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

5 PM 228 16 8-Ball 5 $20 229 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 230 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 231 8 9-Ball 6 $20

6 PM 232 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 233 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 234 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 235 8 9-Ball 4 $20

6:30 PM 236 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 237 16 9-Ball 3 $20 238 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 239 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

7 PM 240 32 8-Ball Limit 13 $40Scotch Doubles

241 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 242 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50

7:30 PM 243 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 244 8 8-Ball 6 $20 245 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20

8 PM 246 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 247 16 9-Ball 6 $20 248 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 249 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10

8:30 PM 250 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 251 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 252 8 8-Ball 3 $20 253 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

9 PM 254 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 255 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 256 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 257 8 9-Ball 3 $20

9:30 PM 258 16 8-Ball 6 $20 259 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 260 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 261 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20

10 PM 262 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 263 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 264 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 265 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20

10:30 PM 266 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 267 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 268 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 269 8 9-Ball 5 $20

11 PM 270 16 8-Ball 7 $20 271 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 272 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 273 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20


The first MiniMania event begins Wednesday, April29 at 6 PM and continues nearly round-the-clock

until the last event on Saturday, May 2, at Midnight.

There is a 24-hour eventregistration window.

MiniMania Registration Times:

Wednesday, April 29.....8 AM - 1 AM

Thursday, April 30 ........8 AM - 1 AM

Friday, May 1................8 AM - 1 AM

Saturday, May 2............8 AM - Midnight


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11:30 PM 274 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 275 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 276 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 277 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20

MIDNIGHT 278 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 279 8 9-Ball 4 $20 280 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 281 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

12:30 AM 282 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 283 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 284 8 8-Ball 6 $20 285 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20


Saturday, May 28 AM 292 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

293 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 294 8 8-Ball 6 $20

8:30 AM 295 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 296 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 297 8 9-Ball 5 $20

9 AM 298 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 299 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20

9:30 AM 300 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 301 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 302 8 9-Ball 3 $20

10 AM 303 8 Ladies Only 8-Ball 4-5 $20 304 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50

10:30 AM 305 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 306 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

11 AM 307 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 308 8 8-Ball 4 $20

11:30 AM 309 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 310 8 8-Ball 7 $50

NOON 311 16 8-Ball 3 $20 312 8 9-Ball 4 $20 313 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20

1 PM 314 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 315 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 316 8 8-Ball 5 $20

1:30 PM 317 32 9-Ball Limit 13 $40Scotch Doubles

318 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 319 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

2 PM 320 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 321 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 322 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

2:30 PM 323 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 324 8 8-Ball 6 $20 325 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20

3 PM 326 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 327 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10

3:30 PM 328 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 329 8 9-Ball 6 $20 330 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

4 PM 331 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 332 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 333 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20

4:30 PM 334 8 8-Ball 5 $20 335 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 336 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20

5 PM 337 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 338 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 339 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20

6 PM 340 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 341 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 342 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

6:30 PM 343 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 344 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 345 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20

7 PM 346 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 347 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 348 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20

7:30 PM 349 32 8-Ball Limit 11 $40Scotch Doubles

350 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 351 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 352 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

8 PM 353 16 8-Ball 7 $20 354 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 355 8 Ladies Only 8-Ball 2-3 $20 356 8 9-Ball 3 $20


9 PM 361 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 362 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 363 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 364 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

9:30 PM 365 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 366 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 367 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 368 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

10 PM 369 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 370 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 371 8 8-Ball 3 $20 372 8 9-Ball 5 $20


11 PM 377 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 378 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 379 8 8-Ball 4 $20

11:30 PM 380 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 381 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 382 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20

MIDNIGHT 383 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 384 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 385 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 386 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 387 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 388 8 9-Ball Any SL $20


• You must be a current APA member to register for anytournament.

• You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.• All participants must have 20 scores in one format

(either 8-Ball or 9-Ball) within the last two years. Thesescores must be entered into our database by April 22,2015 for NSC. (10 scores in 8-Ball & 10 scores in 9-Ballwill not be considered 20 scores.) Masters Divisionplayers who do not have twenty 8-Ball or 9-Ball Leaguematch scores must have 20 matches played in theMasters Division or any combination of 20scores/matches between 8-Ball, 9-Ball and Masters. Allscores and/or matches must be within the last twoyears. Masters Division players who do not have the 20scores in one format; but do have 20 scores/matches

played, will play at a skill level 7 in 8-Ball and a skilllevel 9 in 9-Ball. Scores/Matches obtained at the Eventwill not count towards the 20 needed to participate.

• If a player has the required 20 scores in 8-Ball they mayparticipate in a 9-Ball MiniMania Event, however theirskill level will be raised one level. (8-Ball skill level is a4, the 9-Ball skill level is a 5, except skill level 7’s mustcompete as 9’s).

• A player with the 20 required scores in 9-Ball mayparticipate in an 8-Ball MiniMania Event, however theirskill level will be raised one level (9-Ball skill level is a4, the 8-Ball skill level is a 5).

• In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament for allAPA players, APA must ensure that all participants areplaying at skill levels that are not below their true

ability. Handicap manipulation compromises thefairness and integrity of tournament play and cannotbe tolerated. Accordingly, APA may disqualify anyplayer if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolutediscretion, the player is deemed by APA to be playingat a skill level below his/her true ability. Thedetermination of whether a player is playing at a skilllevel below his/her true ability is necessarilysubjective; APA is the sole judge of a player’s abilityand may make such a determination in its absolutejudgment and discretion.

• Any member who is currently suspended in their localarea will not be allowed to participate in these events.

• Your APA membership card is required. Any player whodoes 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.

MINIMANIA RULES AND REGULATIONS


APA Leagues are about the excitement of competition,but more importantly, they’re about fun. We want ourmembers who compete in the NationalChampionship events to have the experience of alifetime. An important ingredient in that experience isgood sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is the key to thesuccess of weekly APA League play and APA nationaltournaments. We realize the level of competition in our NationalChampionships may be unlike any you have everexperienced. But please don’t let your competitive fire overshadow the level of sportsmanship youexpress to your opponent. Be sure to introduce yourself to your opponent, shaketheir hand and wish them luck before a match. If youropponent makes a great shot, don’t be shy abouttelling them so. More importantly, if your opponentmakes a bad shot or a mistake during the match, don’topenly celebrate their misfortune. An easy way to exhibit good sportsmanship is bysimply putting yourself in your opponent’s position. Ifyou were to scratch, or sink the 8-ball out-of-turn, howwould 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 youropponent after the match and, once again, shake theirhand.And don’t forget, if your opponent displays greatsportsmanship during the match, nominate them forthe sportsmanship award.Remember that everyone who qualifies to compete ina National Championship is already a winner and achampion, so be sure to treat them as such!

SPORTSMANSHIP THE KEY TO ASUCCESSFUL EVENT

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TOURNAMENT DRESS CODE

Referees are not active participants in match play. This meansReferees will not presume a particular shot might result in a "badhit" or any other condition that could produce a foul, and will notmake calls or rulings unless officially requested to do so. Refereesare typically assigned to more than one table at any given time,but even in those cases when only one table is involved incompetition, the following procedures must be followed:1. In most instances, Referees will not enter the playing area

unless the match has been temporarily halted by a CURRENTMATCH PLAYER. You halt a match by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT, which allows time for the Referee to get into position toview the upcoming shot. A Referee’s decision is final. Do notsimply look over at the Referee, or ask the Referee to WATCHTHE HIT, expecting some action to be taken. You must firsthalt the match and request a Referee to make a call or ruling.PLAYERS are not allowed to halt a match using the REFEREETIME-OUT in an ill-timed manner, or in situations that areobviously unnecessary. PLAYERS that abuse the use of theReferees are subject to loss of time-outs. Here are someexamples 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 the REFEREE

TIME-OUT. If the player has already stroked the shot, thecall automatically goes to the shooter.Using the REFEREE TIME-OUT as a means to SHARKopponents will not be tolerated. Please remember that itis the responsibility of the PLAYERS, not the Referee, to beaware of potential infractions. Study the table situationand call a REFEREE TIME-OUT if you feel that an infractionis likely to occur. The Referees are here to help you.

2. Contested plays will be handled by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT, and asking the Referee if he or she was watching thetable at that time and was in a good enough position to makea call or ruling. If the Referee replies affirmatively, the Refereewill make a binding call.

3. Situations involving potential rules violations are alsohandled by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT. If necessary, theNational Rules will be checked. The Tournament Director (orFloor Manager) may also be consulted in order to render adecision.

4. Situations not requiring calls or rulings may be brought to theattention of the Referee by the PLAYER ONLY. No other personis allowed to ask for Referee assistance in NON-PLAYINGsituations. If the request is reasonable, the Referee willmonitor the situation and take appropriate action. If theproblem cannot be solved to everyone's satisfaction, thematch will be temporarily halted, the Tournament Director (orFloor Manager) will be called and the parties involved willdiscuss the issue.

Please treat the Referees with courtesy and respect. These APALeague members have volunteered for this duty in order to makeyour competition more enjoyable. Players treating Referees in adisrespectful, demeaning, or uncooperative manner are subjectto disqualification by the Tournament Director.

The dress code for the event is nice casual. The Tournament Director determines any dress codeviolations. Any person deemed by the TournamentDirector to be in violation of the dress code will beasked to leave the tournament room and return inproper attire prior to participating. No match will bedelayed due to dress code violations. Do not take achance on forfeiting a match due to a dress codeviolation. You are competing in one of the most prestigiousamateur singles tournaments in the sport of pool.Please be aware that this event attracts local andnational media attention. Radio and television media,as well as local newspaper and national sportsmagazine reporters, are becoming increasinglyinterested in the sport of pool and some of thesepeople may only appear to be spectators in the crowd.Expect that you will be taped for televised segments ofsports news, amateur tournament videos, or you maybe professionally photographed at any time duringthe event. Be prepared by dressing appropriately.Please do your part in enhancing the image of thesport by adhering to this dress code.Tournament PlayMen’s proper dress will include dress slacks, nicejeans, dress shorts (including nice denim), collared ornon-collared shirts in good taste with casual leather orcanvas shoes.Women’s proper dress will include dress slacks, nicejeans, skirts and dress shorts (including nice denim) ofappropriate length (shorts must have at least a 5”inseam), designer warm ups, dress blouses orsweaters, collared and non-collared shirts in goodtaste, with casual leather or canvas shoes.Semifinal & Final MatchesThe attire for men and women during the semifinalsand finals will be nice casual. No hats, denim shorts,or jeans are allowed during the semifinal and final matches.

REQUESTINGA REFEREE

MATCH TIME GUIDELINES

The APA has established guidelines to limit matchplay time in an effort to produce a tournament thatadheres to a schedule that is productive andenjoyable for all the participants. We have a fullschedule of rounds that must be completed in atimely manner. We strive to offer the bestenvironment and playing conditions for ourparticipants, while fulfilling our obligations to thetournament facility. The guidelines we have set aremore than adequate for tournament status play; inmost cases actual match play will take less than thetime allotted. Please be courteous; long matches areexhausting to all the players. We ask for goodsportsmanship in keeping to the schedule. Yourcooperation will help make this tournament fun andexciting for everyone.

TIME GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL MATCHES 8-BALLGames Must Win Match Time Average Game Length

4 – 6 45 minutes 10 minutes7 – 10 60 minutes 8 minutes

TIME GUIDELINES FOR 9-BALL MATCHESMatch Time

40 – 60 minutesTIME GUIDELINES FOR DOUBLES MATCHES

Games Must Win Match Time Average Game Length4 – 6 45 minutes 10 minutes7 – 8 60 minutes 8 minutes

If a player with a “Games Must Win” of 5 is matched with aplayer with a “Games Must Win” of 4, the total of their“Games Must Win” is 9; so their match should last no longerthan 60 minutes.

ADDITIONAL TIME GUIDELINESEach Practice Period 4 Minute Time LimitAverage Shot 20 SecondsSpecial Shooting Situation 45 Seconds (max.)


1. PRACTICE TIME - Practice is not allowed on any tournament table, exceptduring specified periods, and only with the permission of the TournamentDirector. You are encouraged to practice on all tables designated for thatpurpose, and are asked to share the practice tables with any other contestantswho wish to use them. Generally speaking, a 10 or 15 minute time limit isadvised for any one or two individuals using the practice table if othercontestants are waiting. Any table designated as a practice table during theevent should be reserved for those contestants who have not yet beeneliminated from the tournament. Practice is not allowed on tournament tablesduring play, even though a table may not be in use during short periods.

2. NO GAMBLING - Gambling is not permitted and will not be allowed at anyLeague function. Therefore, League members are not permitted to gamble atthe tournament site, even following elimination from the tournament. Anycontestant involved with gambling risks disqualification from the tournamentand forfeiture of all awards and prize money.

3. BEVERAGES - Hotel regulations prohibit coolers or outside beverages in hotelballrooms. Beer and other beverages are available. Please do not bring incoolers or outside beverages. Glass beverage containers are prohibited inTournament rooms.

4. FORFEIT TIME - Forfeits will be determined 15 minutes after a match has beencalled. If a player has registered for the tournament, every effort will be madeto locate the player before a forfeit is declared. The Tournament Directordetermines when a match is officially forfeited.

5. COACHING – Coaching is not permitted. Violations could result in a foul beingcalled for illegal aid. Do not confer with anyone other than your opponent,Referee or the Tournament Director; it could be misunderstood as coaching.

6. OBLIGATION TO PRESENT AND CHECK IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PLAYERS – Allplayers must have a current valid Photo ID in the form of a state-issued Driver’sLicense or non-driver Identification Card, a Military ID, or a Passport. Playersmust have their Photo ID with them at all times during the Tournament andshould present their Photo ID to your opponent without having to be asked. Itis the responsibility of every player to verify that all opposing players havecurrent valid Photo IDs that positively identify each player as being the personshown on the scoresheet. Do not assume a player is who they say they are. Ifan opposing player has not voluntarily presented his Photo ID to you forverification, it is your responsibility to request the opposing player present hisPhoto ID and to be satisfied with the opposing player’s identity prior to the lag.If you are not satisfied with the identity of an opposing player, you mustimmediately call over a Referee to examine the identity of the questionedplayer. If the Referee cannot readily verify the player’s identity from the player’sPhoto ID, he may consult the Tournament Director. The determination ofidentity made by the Tournament Director, in its sole discretion and judgment,is final. If you fail to verify the opposing player put up in a match and anopposing player turns out to be an imposter or to not have a valid Photo ID, inAPA’s sole judgment and discretion, you may be bound by the results of thematch and you may not be granted any relief or remedy. If a player is put upto play and does not have his Photo ID, the match will be forfeited to theopponent without right of protest or appeal. It is no excuse that a player’s PhotoID was lost, left somewhere, or that the player needs to go get it. An imposteror a player who cannot verify his identity is subject to immediatedisqualification from the Tournament and is subject to indefinite suspensionfrom further participation in the APA, in APA’s sole judgment and discretion.

7. FRAUDULENT CIRCUMSTANCES - Any player who enters or participates underfraudulent circumstances will be disqualified.

8. SCOREKEEPING - Scoresheets with innings recorded and defensive shotsmarked must be kept by both players or by an official scorekeeper. If it isdetermined a player is not marking defensive shots, then the NationalHandicap Review Committee may arbitrarily raise that player’s skill level.Scoresheets must be signed and turned in to the Control Table to receive creditfor match wins. Refusal to sign a scoresheet does not affect any match protest.It is the responsibility of the winning player to make sure the Control Tablereceives proper scoresheets.8-BALL ONLY - Mark Early 8’s (E8), 8-ball Scratch (8S), 8 Wrong Pocket (8WP),8-on-the-Break (8OB), and Break-and-Runs (BR) on your scoresheets. Patchesfor 8-on-the-Break and Break-and-Runs are awarded. Patches must be claimedby the Player at the Control Table when the scoresheets are turned in forprocessing.9-BALL ONLY - Mark all balls pocketed, dead balls, 9-on-the-Snap (9OS) andBreak-and-Runs (BR). Patches for 9-on-the-Snap and Break-and-Runs areawarded. Patches must be claimed by the Player at the Control Table when thescoresheets are turned in for processing.NOTE: Any player caught fraudulently keeping score – adding innings, alteringscoresheets in anyway, etc. – is subject to disqualification.

9. DRESS CODE - Proper attire must be worn at all times in and around thetournament site. The Tournament Director shall determine what is properattire, and is responsible for requiring the change of improper attire on the partof any contestant. Any change of improper attire is not just cause for delay inthe progress of a match. Refer to the Tournament Dress Code to learn what isconsidered proper attire. The dress code will be enforced.

10. NO EARPHONES - It is not permissible to wear earphones of any type duringTournament play. This includes ear buds, headphones, headsets, Bluetoothdevices, etc.

11. CELL PHONE USE - During the shooter’s turn at the table, cell phone use isprohibited for that player.

12. NO SMOKING – Due to Nevada state law, smoking is not permitted within thetournament room.

13. GAME RULES - APA game rules apply. Any and all Local Bylaw(s) orinterpretation(s) which are not in full accord with the National Rulesestablished 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 whatis a Local Bylaw (or standard). The game rules used during your event arecovered in the Official Team Manual. You should be familiar with these rules.

14. SKILL LEVELS - The APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability, and may at anytime raise a player’s skill level if the APA believes that he is not playing up tohis true ability. It is especially important the skill level at which you participatein this event reflects your true ability according to National Rules andstandards. This is your responsibility. You are advised by the APA to makecertain you fully understand and conscientiously follow all of the National rulesand standards. If you determine that your skill level is not accurate, then youmust notify your League Operator or Tournament Director prior to entering andplaying in the event. Doing so will not necessarily prevent yourdisqualification; it will, however, help in determining your eligibility status.NOTE: If a player is currently active in more than one APA League area, theplayer must certify and participate at the highest skill level.

15. FOULS - Each player is advised before taking ball-in-hand, to make certain youactually have ball-in-hand. If you do not confirm ball-in-hand with youropponent, or with Tournament Officials, and there is a difference of opinion,then you subject yourself to the potential costly mistake of fouling the cue ballunknowingly.

16. CUE BALL FOULS - The cue ball is always alive. Do not touch the cue ball whileit is still rolling. Doing so may result in a foul.

17. CLOSE SHOTS - If a shot looks like it may result in a “bad hit,” stop the gameand get a Tournament Official to make the call. Either player may stop thegame to ask for a call. The decision of the Tournament Official is final. If a shotis close and a Tournament Official is not called, the ruling will have a tendencyto be in the shooter’s favor.

18. MARKING THE POCKET (8-BALL ONLY) – A coaster, pocket marker or any otherreasonable marker (to avoid confusion, although it is permissible, we do notrecommend marking the pocket with chalk) must be placed next to the pocketthe 8-ball is intended to enter. If a player pockets the 8-ball without markingthe intended pocket, and the opponent calls loss of game, it will result in a lossof game. Both players may use the same marker. Only one marker should beon the table. However, if more than one marker is on the table, as long as youclearly mark the pocket where you intend to pocket the 8-ball you haveproperly marked the pocket. If the marker is already at the intended pocketfrom 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 andit will not be considered coaching or a foul.

19. DISQUALIFICATION DUE TO SKILL LEVEL INCREASE - If Higher LevelTournament play is to be truly meaningful and rewarding, then those who playbelow their true ability must be penalized.Any evidence of a player playing at a skill level below his true ability, should bereported immediately to the Tournament Director.In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament for all APA players, APA mustensure that all participants are playing at skill levels that are not below theirtrue ability. Handicap manipulation compromises the fairness and integrity oftournament play and cannot be tolerated. Accordingly, the APA may disqualifyany player if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, the player isdeemed by the APA to be playing at a skill level below his true ability. Thedetermination of whether a player is playing at a skill level below his trueability is necessarily subjective; APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability andmay make such a determination in its absolute judgment and discretion. A National Handicap Review Committee, consisting of APA National staffmembers, League Operators, and APA National Tournament Directors has beenformed to review the performance of each player after every round of play andmake skill level adjustments as necessary. They will also investigatecomplaints and review elevated skill levels to determine the eligibility status ofthe players. Players may be disqualified at any time during or aftertournament play if the committee concludes the player has, withoutjustification, played at a skill level below his true ability. It is up to thedisqualified player to provide an explanation or justification for the elevatedskill level.

20. PROTESTS - All protests must be made to the Tournament Director in asportsmanlike manner. There is a $50.00 filing fee for any protest, which isrefundable if the player filing wins the protest. Any player disrupting thetournament, causing a scene, or causing other problems at or around thetournament site will lose the right to protest. The Tournament Director willresolve all issues on the spot. The APA is the highest authority. Any rulingsmade by the APA are final.

21. RULES OF CONDUCT - The APA has established and will strictly enforce thefollowing conduct rules for Higher Level Tournament play.a. No loud, abusive or profane language will be tolerated at this

tournament. You are in the League to have a good time and to enjoysome friendly competition. If you experience a problem, one of theTournament Officials will address it; simply bring the matter to ourattention. Remember that in each situation the ruling will favor one sideagainst the other side, and it is required that each player accept officialrulings without causing a scene.

b. Unsportsmanlike conduct directed to the opposing player or TournamentOfficial is not allowed.

c. Anyone involved in an incident that includes either physical abuse or thethrowing of an item will be disqualified immediately, and required toleave the tournament premises.

d. Anyone caught hitting a cue against the table, wall, floor, etc., orrecklessly swinging a cue will be disqualified immediately and requiredto leave the tournament premises.

e. Abusive behavior directed to the Tournament Director or any of hisdesignates will not be tolerated.

f. Excessively slow play will not be tolerated. You will be warned before anypenalty occurs.

The penalties for violating any of the six categories detailed above are asfollows: A warning may or may not be given, depending upon the severity of thesituation.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 beallowed 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, youropponent will be granted the game, along with points for all ballsremaining 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 levelto be levied does not cease, the Tournament Director and/or designatedassistant has the right to go from one penalty level to the next penaltylevel immediately.

22. WARNINGS - If a warning is given in an individual match, that warning willfollow the player throughout the remainder of the event. For example, if aplayer is warned for sharking his opponent, and in a subsequent match thesame player is warned for sharking his opponent, the result will be ball-in-handfor the opponent. Such warnings will be noted by a Tournament Official on thescoresheets.

23. SPORTSMANSHIP - The primary objective of the League has always been toprovide players of all abilities with the fun and enjoyment of friendlycompetition. 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 playeris also expected to accept defeat in a sportsmanlike manner.Two common violations of good sportsmanship are conceding an unfinishedgame and undoing a cue during play. Both forms of conduct are frowned uponby professionals, and should be eliminated from amateur play. All players areasked to allow opponents to finish the game before racking the balls orundoing cues. No penalty will be assessed unless, in the opinion of theTournament Director, a repeated violation of this conduct rule occurs.Another area of good sportsmanship concerns fouls. A foul is a foul and shouldbe observed as such. Occasionally, a player feels that a foul is a foul only if hegets caught. Generally speaking, a professional player will call a foul onhimself. Likewise, good sportsmanship in the amateur ranks requires a playerto admit a mistake, and live with the consequences. However, it is technicallya player’s responsibility to protect the outcome of his match. Pay attention toyour game. A Sportsmanship Award is given at the end of each event (8-Ball Classic, 9-BallShootout and all Preregistered events). You may vote for players/teams bymaking comments on the back of your scoresheet or by using the Nominationform 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 designedspecifically for pocket billiards, with the exception of laser devices andmechanical cues, is acceptable in APA Tournament play. Some specialty cues(see Specialty Cues described below) may be limited in use. Specialequipment, such as bridges and cue extenders, are legal. You may change cuesand/or cue shafts during a game provided the cues and/or shafts you areswitching to do not violate any rules of use, and you remain within the TimeGuidelines.Specialty Cues – Cues specially tailored to perform specific shots. Theseinclude, but are not limited to, jump cues, break cues, and jump-break cues(combination of jump cues and break cues).Jump Cues – A specialty cue designed for attempting jump shots. They maynot be used to perform jump shots or massé shots in standard APA League andtournament play.Break Cues – A specialty cue designed for breaking. Sometimes combinedwith jump cues to form a jump-break cue, these cues are allowed in APA playfor breaking. They may not be used to perform jump shots or massé shots instandard APA League and tournament play.Regular Shooting Cues – Any cue designed to shoot the majority of shots in agame of pool. These cues may also be used to perform jump shots, massé shotsand break shots in all APA League and tournament play.Any equipment bearing any message or image of a sexually explicit or politicalnature, or a message or image which may be offensive due to the use ofprofanity or by the virtue of its promotion of violence, alcoholism or substanceabuse shall be prohibited from use in all APA events. The Tournament Directorshall be the enforcing authority of this regulation. The Tournament Director shall have the right to inspect a player’s cue(s) at anytime 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 immediatelycease using the objectionable cue during tournament play, or face immediatedisqualification and forfeiture of all prize money earned and/or entry fee paid.

25. DISQUALIFICATION – APA has the absolute and final authority to make allrulings affecting participation in the APA Singles Championship programsincluding 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.

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BRACKETOLOGY 101 HOW TO READ MODIFIED SINGLE ELIMINATION FORMAT BRACKETS

Column 1 Starting position for all players.Winners of matches in Column 1 advanceright to Column 2. Losers of matches inColumn 1 advance left to Column 3.Column 2 Winners of matches in Column 2advance right to Column 6. Losers of matchesin Column 2 advance left to “flip” match inColumn 4. The advanced match is indicatedby the “L TO” number located under the player’s match in Column 2. There is acorresponding “L OF” number reaffirmingwhere the player has advanced from beneaththe match in Column 4. The blue arrows

demonstrate how these “flip” positions work.Column 3 Winners of matches in Column 3advance left to Column 4. Losers of matchesin Column 3 are eliminated from play.Column 4 Winners of matches in Column 4advance left to Column 5. Losers of matchesin Column 4 are eliminated from play.Column 5 Winners of matches in Column 5advance right to the “flip” match in Column 7.The advanced match is indicated by the “W TO” number located under the player’smatch in Column 5A. There is a corresponding

“W OF” number reaffirming where the playerhas advanced from beneath the match inColumn 7. The red arrows demonstrate howthese “flip” positions work. Losers of matchesin Column 5 are eliminated from play.Column 6 Winners of matches in Column 6advance right to Column 7. Losers of matchesin Column 6 are eliminated from play.Column 7 Winners of matches in Column 7advance right to Column 8. Losers of matchesin Column 7 are eliminated from play.

Column 8 Winners of matches in Column 8advance right to Column 9. Losers of matchesin Column 8 are eliminated from play.Column 9 On this particular bracket, Column8 would be the Finals match, and Column 9would be exclusively for the Champion’sname. However, on a larger bracket, Column8 would not be the Final match. The boardwould continue out with Winners advancingto the right, and Losers being eliminated fromplay until a Final match is played, producing aChampion.

Column 1 Starting position for some players. Winners of matches in Column 1advance right to Column 2. Losers of matchesin Column 1 advance left to Column 4.Column 2 Starting position for some players. Winners of matches in Column 2advance right to Column 3. Losers of matchesin Column 2 advance left to the “flip” match inColumn 4. The advanced match is indicatedby the “L TO” number located under theplayer’s match in Column 2. There is acorresponding “L OF” number reaffirmingwhere the player has advanced from beneaththe match in Column 4. The blue arrowsdemonstrate how these “flip” positions work.

Column 3 Winners of matches in Column 3advance right to Column 7. Losers of matchesin Column 3 advance left to the “flip” match inColumn 6. The advanced match is indicatedby the “L TO” number located under theplayer’s match in Column 3. There is acorresponding “L OF” number reaffirmingwhere the player has advanced from beneaththe match in Column 6. The blue arrowsdemonstrate how these “flip” positions work.Column 4 Winners of matches in Column 4advance left to Column 5. Losers of matchesin Column 4 are eliminated from play.Column 5 Winners of matches in Column 5advance left to Column 6. Losers of matches

in Column 5 are eliminated from play.Column 6 Winners of matches in Column 6advance right to the “flip” match in Column 7.The advanced match is indicated by the “W TO” number located under the player’smatch in Column 6A. There is a corresponding“W OF” number reaffirming where the playerhas advanced from beneath the match inColumn 7. The red arrows demonstrate howthese “flip” positions work. Losers of matchesin Column 6 are eliminated from play.Column 7 Winners of matches in Column 7advance right to Column 8. Losers of matchesin Column 7 are eliminated from play.

Column 8 Winners of matches in Column 8advance right to Column 9. Losers of matchesin Column 8 are eliminated from play.Column 9 On this particular bracket, Column8 would be the Finals match, and Column 9would be exclusively for the Champion’sname. However, on a larger bracket, Column8 would not be the Final match. The boardwould continue out with Winners advancingto the right, and Losers being eliminated fromplay until a Final match is played, producing aChampion.

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NEW!

The APA works many hours to make sure the National Events runsmoothly and in a timely manner. Holding up matches to takesmoke breaks not only delays your match, but all of the matchesfollowing yours. We will not tolerate matches held up becauseteams/players are not in the arena due to taking smoke breaks.Please remember we have timelines set in place in order to makethe event run in a timely manner. Players caught taking theirscoresheets outside of the Tournament Room, or delaying theirmatch for such breaks will result in a forfeiture of their match.

This rule applies for all APA National Events.

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Match # Time Win or Loss Next Match # Time

Use this page to fill outyour current match numberand time, and track yourwins and losses. Start byfilling in your first matchnumber and time. Onceyou complete your match,record whether you won orlost. Then, find your nextmatch number on yourtournament bracket andrecord the next time youplay using our OfficialMatch Schedule (locatednear the tournamentbrackets). When you beginyour next match, fill it in onthe next line, and start theprocess all over again. Justremember, if you ever needany assistance finding yournext match number andtime, our MatchInformation Staff areavailable at the tournamentbrackets to assist you.

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Attention Players




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q Where do I report for a MiniMania event? A The podium in the MiniMania tournament room.

Q What time should I arrive for my MiniMania event? A 15 minutes before the event starts.

Q How far in advance can I sign up for a MiniMania event?

A There is a 24 hour window.

Q Can I play in two MiniMania events at the same time?

A 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 What is the deadline to collect my cash payout?A All uncollected cash payout will be forfeited if

not collected by 3:00 AM Sunday morning, May 3.

Q Can I sell a MiniMania slot? A Yes, up to 15 minutes prior to the event.

Q Is Scotch Doubles alternate shot? A Yes.

Q Can I play in a 9-Ball event if I only have scores in 8-Ball?

A Yes, however your skill level will be one level higher.

Q I lost or misplaced my APA membership card, can I get a new one?

A 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 Championships or Wheelchair Challenge?

A At the registration desk by the Main Tournament Room (Royale Pavilion).

Q Can I sign up for the 8-Ball/9-Ball Doubles Championships or Wheelchair Challenge events onsite?

A No. These slots are handled locally prior to the National Singles Championships. Ask your Local League Operator for more info.

Q Are the MiniMania events 100% payback? A Yes.

Check one: 8-Ball Classic 9-Ball Shootout 8-Ball Doubles 9-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

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

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD PLAYER NOMINATION

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Visit APA’s YouTube Channel to view APATV segments from the event! Simply goto youtube.com/apaleagues to getconnected! On the site, you’ll also seelots of instructional videos from world-famous trick shot artist Tom “Dr. Cue”Rossman, informational videos on properscorekeeping, past APA TV segments andMUCH MORE! Be sure to share the videoson your Facebook page and email tofriends and family

Be sure to “like” the APA page onFacebook! You can find us atfacebook.com/poolplayers. Duringthe event, we’ll be posting dailyupdates and photos! Be sure to log onand interact with the thousands ofpoolplayers from around the world thatvisit the site! You’ll also receive regularupdates on all the latest APA news andhappenings in your News Feed! Jointhe APA on Facebook today!

Check Out APA on YouTube!

HOSPITAL, URGENT CARE AND PHARMACY LIST

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AREA HOSPITALSSunrise Hospital and Medical Center*3186 South Maryland ParkwayLas Vegas, NV 89109702-731-8000*Preferred

Desert Springs Hospital2075 East Flamingo RoadLas Vegas, NV 89119702-369-7610

Valley Hospital Medical Center620 Shadow LaneLas Vegas, NV 89106702-388-4000CLOSEST PHARMACYWalgreens Pharmacy3025 South Las Vegas BoulevardLas Vegas, NV 89109702-836-08200.2 mi from the Riviera

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Get the Latest APA Newson Facebook!

Visit APA’s YouTube Channel to view APATV segments from the event! Simply goto youtube.com/apaleagues to getconnected! On the site, you’ll also seelots of instructional videos from world-famous trick shot artist Tom “Dr. Cue”Rossman, informational videos on properscorekeeping, past APA TV segments andMUCH MORE! Be sure to share the videoson your Facebook page and email tofriends and family

Be sure to “like” the APA page onFacebook! You can find us atfacebook.com/poolplayers. Duringthe event, we’ll be posting dailyupdates and photos! Be sure to log onand interact with the thousands ofpoolplayers from around the world thatvisit the site! You’ll also receive regularupdates on all the latest APA news andhappenings in your News Feed! Jointhe APA on Facebook today!

Check Out APA on YouTube!

HOSPITAL, URGENT CARE AND PHARMACY LIST

JOIN THE APA COMMUNITY ONLINE

URGENT CARE CENTERSQuick Care Las Vegas3111 S. Maryland Pkwy #100Las Vegas, NV 89109702-732-7407Vegas Hotel Concierge Doctors(These doctors come to you for an extra cost)702-499-9952HOTEL INFORMATIONRiviera Hotel & Casino2901 Las Vegas Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89109702-734-5110

AREA HOSPITALSSunrise Hospital and Medical Center*3186 South Maryland ParkwayLas Vegas, NV 89109702-731-8000*Preferred

Desert Springs Hospital2075 East Flamingo RoadLas Vegas, NV 89119702-733-8800

Valley Hospital Medical Center620 Shadow LaneLas Vegas, NV 89106702-388-4000CLOSEST PHARMACYWalgreens Pharmacy3025 South Las Vegas BoulevardLas Vegas, NV 89109702-836-08200.2 mi from the Riviera

STORES WITH 24-HOURPHARMACIES CVS Pharmacy3550 West Sahara AvenueLas Vegas, NV 89102702-873-71710.2 mi from the Riviera

Walgreens Pharmacy3339 Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89109702-369-81661.3 mi from the Riviera

Walgreens Pharmacy1180 E Flamingo RdLas Vegas, NV 89119702-836-91193.0 mi from the Riviera

CVS Pharmacy2425 East Desert Inn RoadLas Vegas, NV 89121702-734-02583.9 mi from the Riviera

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Share the Scene onInstagram @poolplayers

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q Where do I report for a MiniMania event? A The podium in the MiniMania tournament room.

Q What time should I arrive for my MiniMania event? A 15 minutes before the event starts.

Q How far in advance can I sign up for a MiniMania event?

A There is a 24 hour window.

Q Can I play in two MiniMania events at the same time?

A 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 What is the deadline to collect my cash payout?A All uncollected cash payout will be forfeited if

not collected by 3:00 AM Sunday morning, May 3.

Q Can I sell a MiniMania slot? A Yes, up to 15 minutes prior to the event.

Q Is Scotch Doubles alternate shot? A Yes.

Q Can I play in a 9-Ball event if I only have scores in 8-Ball?

A Yes, however your skill level will be one level higher.

Q I lost or misplaced my APA membership card, can I get a new one?

A 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 Championships or Wheelchair Challenge?

A At the registration desk by the Main Tournament Room (Royale Pavilion).

Q Can I sign up for the 8-Ball/9-Ball Doubles Championships or Wheelchair Challenge events onsite?

A No. These slots are handled locally prior to the National Singles Championships. Ask your Local League Operator for more info.

Q Are the MiniMania events 100% payback? A Yes.

Check one: 8-Ball Classic 9-Ball Shootout 8-Ball Doubles 9-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

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

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD PLAYER NOMINATION

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