Congratulations!
2026 Fall 8-Ball Classic
Maine Regional
As a Local Qualifier Board winner, you are now eligible to participate in the Regional level of the APA 8-Ball Classic. You are only a few victories away from a trip to Las Vegas to compete for the championship title.
EVENT DATE
October 3-4, 2026
DOORS OPEN
8:00 AM
PLAYERS MEETING
8:45 AM
LOCATION
Forest City Billiards
EVENT DETAILS
Doors open at 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 3.
Players meeting at 8:45 AM.
Play will begin immediately after the meeting, and continue at 10 am on Sunday, October 4.
Location
Forest City Billiards
272 St John St.
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 899-3693
Non-Smoking
Player Requirements
Online Registration - Open Now!
Please log in or claim your Member Services account for access. Online Registration closes 48 hours before the start of each event. If you do not register online, you will need to see the Tournament Director prior to the players meeting to register. You will not be allowed to play until you register and certify your Skill Level.
Current Picture ID Is Required
Bring a valid State/Province picture ID, Military ID or Passport. Your ID must be available for review prior to competing in each match. If you do not have a proper picture ID, you will not be allowed to play.
Keep Your Eligibility
All winners must remain on the roster of an active 8-Ball team until the Regional. Failure to remain on an active team in the format you qualified for will result in a forfeiture of your Regional qualification.
Additional Information
- This location may not be handicap accessible. Please contact the Tournament Director for any questions.
- Open Tables During Tournament Play.
Resources
Lodging
- Best Western Merry Manor Inn – 700 Main St., South Portland, ME 04108 (207) 774-6151 (Block rate available at https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.20015.html?groupId=3B8HW0J3)
Tournament Directors
John and Pauline Ostro
Contact them with questions or if you will not be attending.
Phone:
(207) 751-1708
(207) 751-1708
Email:
postro@apamaine.com
postro@apamaine.com
Player Advancement
There will be 127 poolplayers at this Regional event. 8 participants will advance to the APA Poolplayer Championships held at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to compete for cash, prizes and the Championship title.
Purple Tier
SL 7
17 Participants
1 Advances
Orange Tier
SL 6
29 Participants
2 Advance
Red Tier
SL 5
39 Participants
2 Advance
Yellow Tier
SL 4
26 Participants
2 Advance
Blue Tier
SL 2-3
16 Participants
1 Advances
