Sportsmanship is important to the integrity of APA Leagues. Congratulating your opponent when they make a good shot and celebrating with your opponent when they win adds character to the game. Keep proper score, shake hands, give high fives, smile and talk friendly to your opponent and the opposing teams. All of these acts encourage good sportsmanship, plus you’ll have more fun as you play!
Have Fun. Meet People. Play Pool. The League was founded on the premise of offering amateur players the opportunity to get together with friends, family and co-workers each week for a fun, relaxing and friendly time playing pool!
Each year at the World Pool Championships, players and APA staff nominate teams for the Sportsmanship Award. We’d like to take a minute to recognize this year’s winners and say THANK YOU for your excellent sportsmanship in Vegas!
9-Ball Sportsmanship Winner: Who’s Next of Pismo Beach, CA
Front Row: (L to R) Travis Smith, Edson Ribiero, Tim Esmay, Michael Almodova; Back Row (L to R): Robert Bouse, Lynda Basil, Kimberly Hopkins, Donald Armstrong
8-Ball Sportsmanship Winner: Delegators of Mishawaka, IN
Thomas Ford, Timothy Kaczmarek, Tim Kluszczynski, Daniel Marshall, Cory Mason, Nathan Lewis, Emily Jones, Edward Smith
Jack & Jill Sportsmanship Winner: Trophy Collectors of Chesterfield, VA
Carol Swindell, Kenneth Swindell
Ladies Sportsmanship Winner: Magically Delicious of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Linda Vasquez, Susan Weimann, Kelly Errair, Rosemary Booze, Michelle Cegelarek (not pictured)
Team Captains Sportsmanship Winner: Last Minute of San Diego, CA
Julio Casarrubias, Marakai Fellows, Angela Elliott, Garrett Ives, Kathleen Nelson (not pictured)
Masters Sportsmanship Winner: Hugh & the Hustlers of Wallingford, CT
Robert Hilton, Robert Piersa, Phil Davis, David Gavrish