APA World Pool Championships
The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
August 10-19, 2017* in Las Vegas
*Event dates subject to change
The culmination of weekly APA League play is the APA World Pool Championships, held at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This event consists of the 9-Ball World Championship, 8-Ball World Championship, Ladies 8-Ball Championship, Jack & Jill Championship , Masters Championship, and the MiniMania events.
APA 8-Ball World Championship
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $25,000.
APA 9-Ball World Championship
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $15,000.
Competition is played on 3 ½’ X 7′ Valley Cougar 93 tables with Mercury Ultra cloth. The ball set is Aramith Premier 2 ¼” using the Valley Cougar cue ball. A modified single elimination format that allows every team the opportunity to play at least twice before being eliminated. All qualified teams receive $350 when they register at the event.
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Prohibited Team Names
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Travel Discounts
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Scooter Rental
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Event Program
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Team Shirt Contest
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We will be streaming the championship rounds of each event live.
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Tournament Brackets and Standings
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Latest News
2017 8-Ball World Championship Results
Wor Brew Crew II of Cape Girardeau, Mo., defeated Name This of Charlotte, N.C., in the finals of the 2017 World 8-Ball Championship. The victory earned Brew Crew II $25,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Name This took home $15,000 as Runners-up. Name...
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2017 APA Masters Championship Results
The 2017 Masters Championship took place Friday, Aug. 18. Now We Know of Richmond, Va. - Larry Kressel, Chris Bruner, David Hunt and Shane Buchanan, are the 2017 Masters Champions! They walked away with $10,000 for the win! Runners-Up, Original Three...
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2017 Jack & Jill Doubles Championship Results
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Money Shot of Toledo, Ohio - Corey Pounders (SL6) and Pauline Craycraft (SL3) - were crowned Champions in the Jack & Jill Doubles Championship! They defeated Corner's Couple of Martinsburg, W.V. - Eric Laisure (SL6) and Beth...
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APA Ladies 8-Ball Championship
August 10-13, 2017, Las Vegas, NV*
Held in conjunction with the APA World Pool Championships, the Ladies 8-Ball Championship is open to Ladies only teams with a maximum of 5 players.
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APA Jack & Jill Championship
August 13-15, 2017, Las Vegas, NV*
One of APA's most loved events, the Jack & Jill Championships provide couples a way to compete in a fast paced style and exciting format.
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APA Masters Championship
August 15-18, 2017, Las Vegas, NV*
Our most aggressive of formats for our most competitive players. Get your 4 best players together and see if you have what it takes to be a master.
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MiniMania Tournaments
MiniMania Mini Tournaments
During the Championships in Las Vegas, the APA hosts MiniMania events nearly around-the-clock, which consist of a variety of formats, providing APA members with as many opportunities as possible to compete.
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