Patches for excellent shooting can be earned while playing in league.
Below are the patches offered in South Orange County and how players can earn them:
8 On-The-Break
Win the game by sinking the 8-ball while breaking the rack without scratching.A Higher Level Tournament (HLT) version may also be earned during the local World Qualifiers.A Masters version may also be earned while playing in a Masters division.
8 Break & Run
Win the game by breaking, running all of your suit of balls and legally pocketing the 8-ball in one turn at the table.A Higher Level Tournament (HLT) version may also be earned during the local World Qualifiers.A Masters version may also be earned while playing in a Masters division.
Rackless Match
Win the lag and all required number of games without your opponent winning any games.A Higher Level Tournament (HLT) version may also be earned during the local World Qualifiers.
Mini-Slam 8-Ball
Win one game with an 8 On The Break and another with an 8 Break & Run, both in the same match.
I Beat A 7
Defeat a Skill Level 7 in 8-Ball, if your skill level is lower than 7.
9 On The Snap
9 Break & Run
20-0 Match Shutout
Score a 20-0 in 9-Ball by keeping your opponent under a certain number of balls (depending on opponent’s skill level), formerly known as the "skunk" patch.
Mini-Slam 9-Ball
Win one game with a 9 On The Snap and another with a 9 Break & Run, both in the same match.
I Beat An 8
Defeat a Skill Level 8 in 9-Ball, if your skill level is lower than 8.
I Beat A 9
Defeat a Skill Level 9 in 9-Ball, if your skill level is lower than 9.
Grand Slam
In one season, win one of each of these types of games:
I Beat the League Operator (LO)
Defeat the league operator.
Sportsmanship
Exemplify good sportsmanship, recognized by fellow players and/or league operators.
Earn top MVP points during regular session in each tier and in each format of 8-Ball and 9-Ball. Refer to MVP Program.
Captain Badge
Captain a team for a full session.