Individual Events & Formats

Play as an Individual! The South Orange County APA pool league allows you to compete in individual events, including... 
 
  • MVP Tournaments - The MVPs from each tier, in each division are invited to our Annual MVP Invitational Tournament at the conclusion of the league year (summer, fall, spring)!! Separate 8-ball & 9-ball events will be held.
  • Mini Mania - your APA Membership allows you to play in mini tournaments during the national events held twice a year in Vegas, minimum 10 match scores required
  • US Amateur Championships (Most prestigious tournament, competing with the best players in the nation, separate men's and women's divisions)
 
 
 
 
 

Local Singles Boards 

Another way to Qualify for Vegas!!!
The APA Singles Program is a fantastic benefit to active players in the APA. Players compete within their own skill level tiers for a chance to earn a paid trip to Las Vegas and play for $15,000 in cash and prizes!! Once you qualify locally, you do not have to pay any other entry fees all the way up through the National Championship Events.
 
 
 
How do I qualify for the APA Singles Program? 
Players qualify locally by winning a Local Qualifying Board. These qualifying boards are run throughout the league year in two sessions. January 1st through June 15th. Winners of these local boards will play the Fall Regional the first weekend in October. The second qualifying session is June 15th to November 30th. Winners of these boards will play the Spring Regional the first weekend in March. 
 
Where can I find out about these Local Qualifying Boards?
Singles boards are generally posted on the APA App, so make sure you have your notifications turned on!!  I also post them on Facebook in the South Orange County APA Pool Community Facebook group, so make sure you're following that group on Facebook.
 
What happens after I've won a Local Qualifier Board?
Once you've won a board, you are now qualified for the next regional event on the calendar, either March or October depending on when you won the board. In order to stay qualified, you must remain on an active roster in the format in which you are qualified. About a month prior to the regional event, you will receive an email from the APA with your regional location info, rosters, and any other information you may need. Make sure you are opted-in to receive emails from the APA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
          

MVP Tournaments 

MVPs from each open division, separated into 2 skill level tiers, are invited to the Annual MVP Invitational Tournament at the conclusion of the league year (summer, fall, spring). There are separate 8-Ball and 9-Ball events. Players play for cash, bragging rights, and a chance to qualify for the Spring Singles Regional event. MVPs in each division also get a plaque and an MVP patch to recognize their accomplishment!!
 
In 8-Ball skill levels 2-4 play on the Lo-Tier board, skill levels 5-7 play on the Hi-Tier board.
In 9-Ball skill levels 1-5 play on the Lo-Tier board, skill levels 6-9 play on the Hi-Tier board. 
 
 
 
Mini Mania
APA's long-term commitment to their members is to bring fun and excitement to amateur pool. They make every effort to provide APA members with as many opportunities as possible to compete at our Championships in Las Vegas. One way APA does this is by offering our MiniMania Tournaments held during our two largest events.
 
MiniMania events are held 18 hours per day during the Poolplayer Championships (PPC) and the World Pool Championships (WPC). MiniMania Tournaments are open to all current APA members with at least 20 scores in one format within the last 2 years by April 26th for the PPC and August 5th for the WPC in either 8-ball or 9-Ball (10 scores in 8-Ball & 10 scores in 9-Ball will not be considered 20 scores) and guarantees 100% payback of each tournament's entry fees. Entry fees range from $10-$50 and must be paid upon registration. Entrants must bring a picture ID and provide their current APA membership card (found on the APA App).
 
Even if you do not qualify for one of the 11 Championships at APA's main events, you can still come out to Vegas and experience the excitement of the APA World Pool Championships and Poolplayer Championships. It is an experience like no other!! 
 
 
 
US Amateur Championship
The US Amateur Championship offers top amateur players in the US the chance to experience the highest level of amateur billiard play in the United States. The competition is fierce! Do you think you have what it takes to become the next US Amateur Champion? Enter one of the USAM preliminary rounds and find out!! The US Amateur Championships offers both the US Amateur Champions and the Women's US Amateur Championship. Both events are typically held mid-November, with preliminary rounds across the US in September. This tournament is held on 4 1/2 x 9ft tables. APA and Pro Rules apply.
 
In addition to advancing to a pro event with paid entry, travel, and accommodations, each champion will receive a magnificent trophy and event duffel bag. Both champions also receive a one-year free APA membership and are invited to return to the Championship Round the following year to defend their titles.