Team Events & Formats

Weekly Pool League   3 sessions per league year (Summer, Fall, Spring) Teams consist of 5-8 players Play any night of the week 8-Ball & 9-Ball formats	World Qualifier (WQ)    Weekend-Long Tournaments Divisions and Playoff Winners from each division qualify Held annually in June Two 8-Ball & Two 9-Ball teams advance to the World Pool Championships	World Pool Championships (WPC)    The world's largest pool tournament Held annually in Las Vegas Over 750 8-Ball teams from the US, Canada, Japan, and Singapore!

 

Weekly League Formats Offered in South Orange County APA

 

Format	Night	Start Time
Double Jeopardy - South County (8-Ball & 9-Ball Open) Double Jeopardy - Beach Cities	Sunday	5 p.m.
8-Ball Open - Beach Cities  Monthly Mondays - South County (8-Ball Doubles, 9-Ball Doubles, Masters)	Monday	7 p.m.
Double Jeopardy - South County 9-Ball Open - Beach Cities	Tuesday	7 p.m.
Double Jeopardy -South County 8-Ball Open - Beach Cities	Wednesday	7 p.m.
Double Jeopardy - South County 9-Ball Open - Beach Cities	Thursday	7 p.m.
Monthly Division ... coming soon	Friday	7 p.m.
Ladies Only 8-Ball - All areas (2nd Saturday of the month)	Saturday	12 noon

 

* Double Jeopardy allows you to play both 8- and 9-Ball on the same night!!

**South County is Lake Forest to San Clemente

Beach Cities is Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Tustin 

 

 

 

World Pool Championship (WPC)

Come and play pool with fewer teams and currently only one level (weekly league play) to get to the World Qualifier (WQ). The league year consists of 3 sessions: Summer, Fall and Spring. Each session gives your team a chance to qualify for the South OC WQ in June. But you better hurry because we're growing fast, so now is the time to try your luck, or if you've got skill, bring it!

 

 

 

SOCAPA World Qualifier (WQ)

 

World Qualifier is the culmination of weekly league play. Division and Play-off winners from all 3 sessions in the current league year (Summer, Fall, Spring) compete against one another in a local championship tournament. Winners at the World Qualifier (WQ) will advance to the APA World Pool Championships in Las Vegas in August each year!!! 

 

Currently, SOCAPA sends two 8-Ball Teams and two 9-Ball Teams to the Championship event with paid hotel, entry fees, and travel assistance!! 

 

Information on the most current SOCAPA World Qualifier

 

Past WQ Tournament Information:

2024 SOCAPA World Qualifier

2023 SOCAPA World Qualifier

2022 SOCAPA World Qualifier 

 

 

 

Southwest Challenge (SWC)

The Southwest Challenge events occur in Las Vegas twice a year, 8-Ball in the Spring and 9-Ball in the Fall. Members from league areas in the Southwest US region form teams of 3 players and compete for trophies and cash of up to $3,599 for first place!

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 in 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!

In addition to the main event, all active players in the southwest region can enter mini-tournaments throughout the weekend. Entry fees range from $10-20 with 100% cash payback! Tournaments may have up to 8 or 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 can still participate for a nominal green fee since all tables are open throughout the entire event!

Look for news articles on the home page and event fliers with entry forms as the tournaments approach!

Below are links to SWC General Information & Rules of Play:
* General Information for 3-player teams
* General Information for 9-Ball Doubles teams
* Rules of Play for 3-player teams
* Rules of Play for Doubles teams
* Mini Tournament Participation Guidelines
* Skill Level Cert form

8-Ball Southwest Challenge

For the 8-ball tournament, these are the requirements for each team:

• Team Skill Cap of 14 at time of entry
• Only one Skill Level 6 or 7 per team
• All Skill Level 2 players allowed, male and female
• Each player must be on an 8-ball or 9-ball team
• Each player must have at least 10 lifetime 8-ball match scores

Click here for SWC 8-Ball Rules of Play.

Back to Top of Team Play 

9-Ball Southwest Challenge

For the 9-ball tournament, these are the requirements for each team:

• Team Skill Cap of 15 at time of entry
• Only one Skill Level 7, 8 or 9 per team
• All Skill Level 1 players allowed, male and female
• Each player must be on an 8-ball or 9-ball team
• Each player must have at least 10 lifetime 8-ball match scores or 9-ball match scores
• If players only have an established 8-ball skill level, then they will play at one skill level higher for 9-ball

Click here for SWC 9-Ball Rules of Play.

Back to Top of Team Play

 

Masters Division

This division is ideal for players who want to compete in a non-handicapped event with great players. Teams of 3-4 players challenge their skills in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball using US Amateur Championship USAM Rules and format.

* number of teams advancing is dependent upon the amount of slots allocated to SOCAPA. 

Contact Allison at southoc@apaleagues.com if you would like to form a team or join a team!!!  
 
More information on the Masters Division: 24-25 Masters League Flyer

Doubles Division

9-Ball Doubles Scoresheet (including Singles match)

 

 

Jack & Jill 8-Ball Qualifier Tournament

SOCAPA hosts an annual Jack & Jill Vegas Qualifier Tournament in February

 

Winners at the local tournament compete at the APA Jack & Jill Championship in Las Vegas held in conjunction with the APA Poolplayer Championships!!

 

Details: 

• Skill level limit - 10
• Male/Female teams
• 8-Ball Scotch Doubles (Alternate shot)
• 1 timeout per team, per rack
• Must have at least 20 8-Ball scores in the last 2 years by the entry deadline
• Must be on an active Spring Session roster in South Orange County APA

 

SOCAPA Team Captains Tournament

South OC APA hosts an annual Team Captains Vegas Qualifier Tournament in May each year. Winners* at the tournament advance to the APA Team Captains Championship in Las Vegas held in conjunction with the APA World Pool Championships in August!!!

 

*Number of teams advancing to the championship event is dependent upon the number of slots allocated to South OC APA 

Details:

• Must have captained 2 sessions in the league year (summer, fall, spring)
• 3-5 players on a roster
• Skill level cap is 15 (your higher SL of the two formats 8/9-ball will be used toward the SL cap. Exception: 9-ball SL 8 and 9 will be considered a 7 for this event)
• Must have at least 20 8-Ball scores or 20 9-Ball scores in the last 2 years by the entry deadline. 
• Must be on an active summer session roster to be eligible for the championship event.
• 100% payback of entry fees and $700 added for entry fees, green fees, and travel assistance to the event in Las Vegas 

 

Information on past events:

2024 Team Captains Tournament 

2023 Team Captains Tournament

2022 Team Captains Tournament