APA 9-Ball Shootout
April 28-30, 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.
Play Begins: April 28, 5 p.m.*
Last Final: April 30, 3:30 p.m.*
Limited On-Site Registration: April 28, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.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 four Skill Level Tiers: Green Tier (skill levels 1-3), White Tier (skill levels 4-5), Gray Tier (skill levels 6-7) and Black Tier (skill levels 8-9). The champion in each tier of this event receives $10,000 in cash and prizes. Total purse for this event is over $250,000.
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
2022 APA 9-Ball Shootout Final Results
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were decided on Friday, May 6 in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 9-Ball Shootout receive $10,000 in cash and prizes! Tina Glover of Florida was the Sportsmanship Winner in the 9-Ball Shootout.View Final...
2020-2021 APA 9-Ball Shootout Final Results
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were decided on Monday, Aug. 9 in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 9-Ball Shootout receive $10,000 in cash and prizes!Click here to download high-res images!Green Tier (Skill Levels 1-3) In the Green Tier, Joe...
2020-2021 Poolplayer Championships Event Program
The official event program for the 2020-2021 Poolplayer Championships is now available! Inside you'll find the MiniMania schedule, event schedules, payouts, event map and MORE!
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