# American Poolplayers Association (APA) > The American Poolplayers Association organizes amateur pool league play and championships. This guide points to the main public pages on Poolplayers.com for membership, rules, events, instruction, and APA opportunities. Official website: https://poolplayers.com/ Sitemap: https://poolplayers.com/sitemap_index.xml Use the linked pages for current details. Tournament dates, eligibility, rules, fees, locations, and offers may change. For local league availability, use the APA locator or contact a local League Operator. Account-specific information and member services may require sign-in. ## Start here - [APA homepage](https://poolplayers.com/): Main entry point for APA league play, membership, news, and tournaments. - [About the APA](https://poolplayers.com/about-the-apa/): Organization overview. - [The APA Pool League](https://poolplayers.com/apa-pool-league/): How APA league play works. - [Find the APA](https://poolplayers.com/locator/): Locate an APA league in your area. - [Contact APA](https://poolplayers.com/contact/): General contact information. - [Quick links](https://poolplayers.com/quicklinks/): Commonly requested resources. ## Membership and league play - [Membership](https://poolplayers.com/membership/): Membership and joining information. - [Renew membership](https://poolplayers.com/renew/): Membership renewal. - [The Equalizer handicap system](https://poolplayers.com/equalizer/): Overview of APA's handicap system. - [APA game rules](https://poolplayers.com/apa-combined-rules/): 8-Ball and 9-Ball game rules. - [Team Manual table of contents](https://poolplayers.com/team-manual-table-of-contents/): League policies and procedures. - [How to keep score](https://poolplayers.com/proper-scorekeeping/): Scorekeeping guidance. - [Scorekeeping](https://poolplayers.com/score/): Scorekeeping resources. - [APA apps](https://poolplayers.com/apps/): Member and scorekeeping app information. - [Member discounts](https://poolplayers.com/discounts/): Member benefits and offers; verify current terms on the page. - [2027 Membership Welcome Kit](https://poolplayers.com/membership-welcome-kit-2027/): Welcome kit resources for 2027. ## Tournaments and championships - [Pool tournaments](https://poolplayers.com/pool-tournaments/): Overview of APA tournament opportunities. - [World Pool Championships](https://poolplayers.com/world-pool-championships/): Main event information. - [2026 World Pool Championships](https://poolplayers.com/2026-world-pool-championships/): Event-specific information for 2026. - [World Pool Championships rules](https://poolplayers.com/world-pool-championships/rules/): Event rules. - [World Qualifier rules](https://poolplayers.com/world-qualifier-rules/): Qualification rules. - [Poolplayer Championships](https://poolplayers.com/poolplayer-championships/): Main event information. - [Poolplayer Championships rules](https://poolplayers.com/poolplayer-championships/rules/): Event rules. - [8-Ball Classic](https://poolplayers.com/poolplayer-championships/8-ball-classic/): Singles championship information. - [9-Ball Shootout](https://poolplayers.com/poolplayer-championships/9-ball-shootout/): Singles championship information. - [How to qualify for the Poolplayer Championships](https://poolplayers.com/qualifyppc/): Qualification overview. - [Showdown Series](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/): Championship series information. - [Showdown Series rules](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/rules/): General series rules. - [Team Captains Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/team-captains-championship/): Event information. - [Masters Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/masters/): Event information. - [Ladies 8-Ball Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/ladies-8-ball/): Event information. - [8-Ball Doubles Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/8-ball-doubles/): Event information. - [9-Ball Doubles Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/9-ball-doubles/): Event information. - [Jack & Jill Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/jack-and-jill/): Event information. - [Wheelchair Championship](https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/wheelchair/): Event information. - [U.S. Amateur Championship](https://poolplayers.com/us-amateur-championship/): Event overview. - [U.S. Amateur Championship rules](https://poolplayers.com/us-amateur-championship/rules/): Competition rules. - [U.S. Amateur Championship preliminary locations](https://poolplayers.com/us-amateur-championship/preliminary-round-locations/): Preliminary round locations. - [MiniMania](https://poolplayers.com/minimania/): Side tournament information. - [APA Regionals rules](https://poolplayers.com/apa-regionals-rules/): Regional event rules. - [Tri-Annual rules](https://poolplayers.com/tri-annual-rules/): Tri-Annual rules. ## Instruction and media - [Pool instruction](https://poolplayers.com/instruction/): Instruction resources and featured instructors. - [Video library](https://poolplayers.com/video-library/): APA videos. - [Live coverage](https://poolplayers.com/live/): Live event coverage when available. - [Billiards newsletter](https://poolplayers.com/billiards-newsletter/): Newsletter information. ## Business and community - [Become an APA League Operator](https://poolplayers.com/apa-league-operator/): Franchise and League Operator information. - [Franchise overview](https://poolplayers.com/franchise/about/): Franchise details. - [Franchise territories](https://poolplayers.com/franchise/territories/): Territory information. - [Franchise frequently asked questions](https://poolplayers.com/franchise/frequently-asked-questions/): Common franchise questions. - [Host APA league play](https://poolplayers.com/host/): Information for host locations. - [Sponsors](https://poolplayers.com/sponsors/): APA sponsors. - [Advertise with APA](https://poolplayers.com/advertise/): Advertising opportunities. - [Pooltogether](https://poolplayers.com/pooltogether/): APA community initiative. - [Jobs](https://poolplayers.com/jobs/): Employment opportunities. - [APA Canada](https://poolplayers.com/canada/): Canadian league information. ## Help and policies - [Website help](https://poolplayers.com/website-help/): Website support information. - [Legal information](https://poolplayers.com/legal/): Policy index. - [Membership terms and conditions](https://poolplayers.com/legal/membership-terms-conditions/): Membership terms. - [Terms of use](https://poolplayers.com/legal/apa-terms-of-use-agreement/): Website terms. - [Privacy policy](https://poolplayers.com/legal/privacy-policy/): Privacy practices. - [Intellectual property policy](https://poolplayers.com/legal/intellectual-property-policy/): Intellectual property terms. ## Additional content The [XML sitemap index](https://poolplayers.com/sitemap_index.xml) lists individual articles, event pages, results, categories, and other public URLs. Use it to discover specific posts or current event details beyond this curated guide. Some indexed pages are historical archives or time-sensitive regional listings; check each page's date and current event information before relying on it.