Southwest Challenge occurs in Las Vegas twice a year, once for 8-Ball in Spring and again for 9-Ball in the Fall. These events bring together APA members from several different league areas in the Southwestern United States. Teams of 3 meet at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino for a weekend of fun and competition. 
 
Three Person Tournaments
The main event is a tournament where teams compete with a unique "rotating shooting order" that gives all members of the team an equal opportunity to play. Each team must declare their shooting order when submitting entry forms before the tournament. Teams must rotate through their rosters during the tournament, keeping the same shooting order (rather than posting and counter-posting as with regular weekly league play). This forces teams to rely on all teammates to help them advance through the tournament and may create some interesting match-ups with surprising results!
 
Note: Players who have moved out of the area but have previously been an active player in one of the participating Southwest regions, are eligible to play. 
 

Mini-Tournaments

In addition to the main event, all active players in the participating areas can enter mini-tournaments throughout the weekend. Entry fees range from $20-$40 with 100% CASH PAYBACK!! Tournaments may have up to 8, 16, or 32 on a board, range in 8-Ball and 9-Ball formats, for singles and doubles teams, and may be tiered by skill level or open to all skill levels. If you're not playing in the main event, current APA members in the Southwest Region can still participate for a nominal green fee since all tables are open throughout the tournament!
 
 Look for News Announcements on the APA Pool League App and fliers below for upcoming events!!! 
 
 
 
 
 

 8-Ball Southwest Challenge

8-Ball SWC dates: March 13th-16th, 2025 
 
For the 8-Ball Main Event, these are the requirements for each team:
 
  • Maximum Combined Skill Level for the team at time of entry is 14
  • Only one skill level six (6) or seven (7) per team
  • ALL skill level two (2) players allowed, male of female
  • Each player must be on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team
  • Each player must have at least ten (10) 8-Ball or ten (10) 9-Ball scores 
  • I f a player is only established in 9-Ball (does not have ten 8-Ball scores), then they must play at one skill level higher than their 9-Ball skill level.
  • If a player does not have recent 8-Ball scores, and is currently a higher skill level in 9-Ball, then he/she will be evaluated and may be required to play at a higher skill level.
  • Modified Single Elimination Format
  • Each team must declare their shooting order prior to entry into the tournament
 
 
 
 
 

9-Ball Southwest Challenge

9-Ball SWC Dates: October 23-26, 2025
 
For the 9-Ball Main Event, these are the requirements for each team:
 
  • Maximum Combined Skill Level for the team at time of entry is 15
  • Only one skill level seven (7), eight (8), or nine (9) per team
  • ALL skill level one (1) players allowed, male or female
  • Skill levels are determined at the entry deadline (skill level freeze date)
  • Each player must be on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team
  • Each player must have at least ten (10) 8-Ball or ten (10) 9-Ball scores 
  • I f a player is only established in 8-Ball (does not have ten 9-Ball scores), then they must play at one skill level higher than their 8-Ball skill level.
  • If a player does not have recent 9-Ball scores and is currently a higher skill level in 8-Ball, then he/she will be evaluated and may be required to play at a higher skill level.
  • Modified Single Elimination Format
  • Each team must declare their shooting order prior to entry into the tournament
  • Every round is a race to two (2) matches (not 31 points)
 

2024 9-Ball Southwest Challenge Flyer 

2024 9-Ball SWC Registration Link 

 
 Team Skill Level Certification Form (complete and submit an onsite registration)
 
For event dates and photos, visit the Southwest Challenge Facebook Page