All APA, CPA and JPA Leagues will convert to the 3-Point Scoring System no later than Spring Session 2014. Please consult with your Local League Operator, as your League may convert sooner.
The 2014 APA 8-Ball National Team Championship will be played under this new scoring system.
Similar to 9-Ball scoring, the 3-Point Scoring System is based on performance points, so it’s possible for a team to win only two matches and win the overall point total. Instead of marking W or L in the W-L column next to the score, you’ll mark the appropriate point split (3-0, 2-1 or 2-0). All 8-Ball rules apply; there are just a few changes in the scoring:
- If Player A wins with a shutout, then Player A gets 3 points and Player B gets 0 points (3-0).
- If Player A wins, but Player B makes it to the hill, then Player A gets 2 points and Player B gets 1 point (2-1).
- If Player A wins, but Player B wins a game, then Player A gets 2 points and Player B gets 0 points (2-0).
We believe this system will result in closer match scores and help reduce sandbagging by making every game within a match important. For more information on the 3-Point Scoring System, please contact your Local League Operator.