APA 2026 Spring 9-Ball Shootout DuPage Regional
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 9-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 REGIONAL INFORMATION
DATE & TIME
For Black, Gray, and Green tiers, registration begins at 10 am on Sunday, March 8.
Players Meeting at 10:45 am.
For White tier, registration begins at 1 pm.
Players Meeting at 1:45 pm.
Play will being immediately after each meeting.
LOCATION
Q Pub & Grill
2145 63rd St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 971-0003
Non-Smoking
Open Tables During Tournament Play
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
Chad and Trisha Birch will be the on-site Tournament Directors. Call (630) 940-6181 or email chadbirch869@gmail.com with questions or to let them know if you will NOT be attending.
GENERAL INFORMATION
There will be a total of 65 poolplayers advancing to this Regional event. Of those, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tier | Skill Level 8-9 | 9 | 1 |
| Gray Tier | Skill Level 6-7 | 18 | 1 |
| White Tier | Skill Level 4-5 | 27 | 2 |
| Green Tier | Skill Level 1-3 | 11 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 65 | 5 |
WHERE TO STAY
- See online for lodging options in the area.
