APA 2026 Spring 8-Ball Classic Long Island Regional
March 6 - March 8
IMPORTANT
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN
Online Registration is now open. 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
Your ID must be available for review at registration and prior to competing in each match. If you do not have a proper picture ID, you will not be allowed to play. In all Higher Level Tournament events it is considered standard procedure for good sportsmanship if, at the beginning of each match, contestants provide proper identification to their opponents before shaking hands.
Accepted:
- State/Province issued picture ID
- Military ID
- Passport
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.
Greens Fees $10.00 per player.
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL INFORMATION
DATE & TIME
For Orange and Purple Tiers, registration begins at 6 pm on Friday, March 6.
Players Meeting at 6:45 pm.
Play will begin immediately after the meeting, and continue at 10 am on Saturday, March 7.
For Blue, Yellow, and Red Tiers, registration begins at 3 pm on Saturday, March 7.
Players Meeting at 4 pm.
Play will begin immediately after the meeting, and continue at 11 am on Sunday, March 8.
LOCATION
Raxx Pool Room
510 Hempstead Tpke.
W Hempstead, NY 11552
(217) 648-2350
Non-Smoking
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Missy Cossidente will be the on-site Tournament Director. Call (631) 312-6157 or email apamissy@gmail.com with questions or to let her know if you will NOT be attending.
GENERAL INFORMATION
There will be a total of 101 poolplayers advancing to this Regional event. Of those, 6 participants will advance to the APA Poolplayer Championships held at the luxurious Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to compete for cash, prizes, and the Championship title.
| Tiers | Skill Level Breakdown | Number of Participants | Advance to Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Tier | Skill Level 7 | 17 | 1 |
| Orange Tier | Skill Level 6 | 21 | 1 |
| Red Tier | Skill Level 5 | 34 | 2 |
| Yellow Tier | Skill Level 4 | 21 | 1 |
| Blue Tier | Skill Level 2-3 | 8 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 101 | 6 |
WHERE TO STAY
- See online for lodging options in the area
