APA 8-Ball Classic
April 26-28, 2023*
Online Registration will open approximately two weeks prior to the start of your event. Please login or claim your Online Member Services Account for access.
Opening Ceremony: April 26, 12:30 p.m.
Play Begins: April 26, 1 p.m.*
Last Final: April 28, 5 p.m.*
Limited On-Site Registration: April 26, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. *
*All dates and times are subject to change.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
APA is working to develop a safety plan that complies with all current Clark County, Nevada event-related COVID-19 protocols. That plan must be approved by Clark County and adhered to by APA.
Participants should expect to follow Clark County safety guidelines throughout the Poolplayer Championships. If restrictions allow for spectators, they will need to plan to follow all safety guidelines as well.
More details will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. Please follow us on Facebook or continue to monitor updates on poolplayers.com.
Skill Level Tiers
This event offers five Skill Level Tiers: Blue Tier (skill levels 2-3), Yellow Tier (skill level 4), Red Tier (skill level 5), Orange Tier (skill level 6) and Purple Tier (skill level 7). The champion in each tier of this event receives $15,000 in cash and prizes. Total purse for this event is over $400,000.
Qualifying Sessions
Jan. 1 – June 15, Season 1 Qualifier Window – Winners advance to Fall Regionals in October.
June 16 – Nov. 30, Season 2 Qualifier Window – Winners advance to Spring Regionals in March.
Latest News
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The finals of the 8-Ball Classic were decided on Friday, April 28 in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 8-Ball Classic receive $15,000 in cash and prizes! Frederick Seilheimer of Illinois was the Sportsmanship Winner in the 8-Ball Classic.View...
2022 APA 8-Ball Classic Final Results
The finals of the 8-Ball Classic were decided on Wednesday, May 4 in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 8-Ball Classic receive $15,000 in cash and prizes! Thomas Graham of South Carolina was the Sportsmanship Winner in the 8-Ball Classic. View...
2020-2021 APA 8-Ball Classic Final Results
The finals of the 8-Ball Classic were decided on Wednesday, May 4 in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 8-Ball Classic receive $15,000 in cash and prizes!Click here to download high-res images!Blue Tier (Skill Levels 2-3) In the Blue Tier, Veronica...
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