Official Team Manual

APA/CPA Official Team Manual for League Years 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026
Time Guidelines
8-Ball Team Matches
- A team match should take no more than 4 hours.
- Individual matches should average 8 to 10 minutes per rack.
9-Ball Team Matches
- A team match should take no more than 3.5 hours.
- The average individual match should take between 30 to 40 minutes.
Masters Team Matches
- A team match should take no more than 3 hours.
- The average individual match should take between 45 to 60 minutes.
Doubles Team Matches
- A team match should take no more than 2 hours.
- Individual matches should average 8 to 10 minutes per rack in 8-Ball or 30 to 40 minutes in 9-Ball.
- A doubles match should average 45 minutes.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE |
Average Shot ………………………………….20 Seconds |
Special Shooting Situation…………………………………. 45 Seconds |
Time-outs…………………………………. 1 Minute |
New Player Selection ………………………………….1 Minute |
Team Match Forfeit ………………………………….15 Minutes (past appointed start time) |
8-Ball Team Match…………………………………. 4 Hours |
9-Ball Team Match…………………………………. 3.5 Hours |
Doubles Matches (8-Ball & 9-Ball)…………………………………. 2 Hours |
Masters Team Match ………………………………….3 Hours |
Ladies Team Match…………………………………. 2.5 Hours |
NOTE: Exceeding the time guidelines is not a foul; however, it can result in a sportsmanship violation.