official ball of the apa and its...

Official Ball of the APA and its Championships

4 Map of the Westgate and the APA Poolplayer Championships — Photographer — Practice Tables — POOLAPALOOZA — Florian “Venom” Kohler Trick Shot Exhibition — Dr. Cue Trick Shot Exhibitions — Exhibitors — Awards Presentations

6 8-Ball Classic — Tournament Agenda — Cash Payout Schedule — Prize Package Breakdown

8 9-Ball Shootout — Tournament Agenda — Cash Payout Schedule — Prize Package Breakdown

10 8-Ball Doubles Championship — Tournament Agenda — Match Schedule — Prize Money Breakdown

9-Ball Doubles Championship — Tournament Agenda — Match Schedule — Prize Money Breakdown

Wheelchair Championship — Tournament Agenda — Match Schedule — Prize Money Breakdown

11 Showdown Series Rules for Participation

12 MiniMania Event Schedule

13 MiniMania — Registration Times

14 MiniMania — Rules and Regulations

15 Requesting a Referee Tournament Dress Code Sportsmanship Match Time Guidelines

16 Tournament Rules

17 How to Read Modified Single Elimination Format Brackets

18 Match Tracker

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MiniMania FAQs

A P A O F F I C I A L S P O N S O R S

E V E N T P R O G R A M

Welcome to the 2016 APA Poolplayer Championships! Congratulations on making it to Vegas! Over the next few days, your competitive spirit will be put to the test.

Our goal is to make your experience here memorable. In conjunction with our 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout competitions, we’re also hosting the 8-Ball and 9-Ball Doubles, and Wheelchair Championships. We’re also offering nearly round-the-clock MiniMania tournaments open to all APA members.

World famous trick shot artists Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman and Florian “Venom” Kohler will be here signing autographs, performing exhibitions, and interacting with fans. Be sure to join us poolside Friday night as we celebrate the event with our annual PoolAPAlooza party! We’ll have lots of games and giveaways!

We’re excited to have you here for our first ever Poolplayer Championships at the Westgate—we’ve found a great new home for our championship events here!

On behalf of our APA staff, League Operators and sponsors, we hope you enjoy all the excitement, entertainment and competition of the Poolplayer Championships!

Good luck and good shooting!

Reneé LylePresident

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Official Ball of the APA and its Championships

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ELEVATORS

EAST ENTRANCE

BUS STOP -TOUR & TRAVEL

CONCIERGELOUNGE

RAMPBLYS

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THE STRIP

MEN’S

CONTRACTS/

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WEDDING

CHAPEL

MEETING

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SHOPPE/

PERKPLACEPIZZA

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NORTHENTRANCE

STRIP TROLLEY

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PARADISEGIFT SHOP

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MAINCASINO

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MAIN ENTRANCE

VALET PARKING

WESTGATECABARET

BENIHANA

SILK ROAD NOODLE BAR

RIKI TIKISUSHI

RACE AND SPORTSSUPERBOOK

FRESH BUFFET

WESTGATEINTERNATIONAL

SHOWROOM

FRESCO ITALIANO

CONFERENCE ROOMS (1-14)2ND FLOOR

POOLPLAYER CHAMPIONSHIPSTOURNAMENT ROOM

PARADISE EVENT CENTER

PAVILION ROOM

SMOKING AREA BBQ GRILL WITH FULL MENU

GUEST PARKING(NORTH TOWER

PARKING GARAGE)TO WALKING PATHAND SELF PARKING

TOURNAMENT

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SHOWDOWN SERIESCASH PAYOUT

CONTROL TABLE

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PRACTICE TA

HOTEL REGISTRATION

MONORAIL TICKET OFFICE

PLAYER REGISTRATION/PHOTO BOOTH

CASH PAYOUT

Please remember we have time-lines set in place in order to make the event run in a timely manner. Holding up matches to take smoke breaks not only delays your match, but all of the

matches following yours. We will not tolerate matches held up because teams/players are not in the arena due to taking smoke breaks. Players caught taking their scoresheets outside of the Tournament Room, or delaying their match for such breaks will result in a forfeiture of their match. Team Captains must be responsible for their players during match times.

Fire Marshall regulations do not allow scooters to be parked in the playing arena or walkways, whether the scooter user is sitting on the scooter or not. All scooters must be parked in the designated areas in the Tournament Room. Please seek the assistance of your fellow players and spectators to properly park and store your scooter.

ATTENTION:

Internet trick shot sensation Florian “Venom” Kohler and world famous trick shot artist Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman will be performing trick shots and signing autographs throughout the event – be sure to stop by and see them!

Florian Dates/Times: Thursday, April 28: 1:30pm-3pm – Foyer Friday, April 29: 8pm – Poolside

Dr. Cue Dates/Times: Friday, April 29: 10:30am – Championship Arena Saturday, April 30: 11am–12:30pm – Foyer Saturday, April 30: 5pm–6:30pm – Foyer Sunday, May 1: 11:30am – Championship Arena

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P R A C T I C E T A B L E S

Practice Tables are available for $1 per game in select arenas of the Paradise Event Center during the following dates and times:

Tuesday, April 26 Noon – 4 PM 6 PM – 11 PMWednesday, April 27 8 AM – 11 PMThursday, April 28 7 AM – 11 PMFriday, April 29 7 AM – 6 PM 8 AM – 8:45 AM*Saturday, April 30 7 AM – 8:30 AM 1 PM – 11 PMSunday, May 1 8 AM – 9:30 AM* *Practice Tables are available in the Championship Arena for semifinals participants only.Practice Tables are also located in the MiniMania (Pavilion) Room when available.

P H O T O G R A P H E R Individual player and action photos will be available for purchase from Las Vegas Photo & Video in the Foyer outside the Paradise Event Center throughout the event.

Get ready to PARTY! A poolside celebration in your honor is taking place, and you won’t want to miss it! POOLAPALOOZA is a festival featuring great events, giveaways and contests, and ties into the excitement of being here at the 2016 APA Poolplayer Championships!

Join all the poolplayers and their guests poolside on Friday, April 29 from 8 PM to 11 PM.

8 0 ’ S T H E M EP O O L A PA L O O Z A

Friday, April 299 AM . . . . . . . . . Semifinal Round 9-Ball Shootout10:30 AM . . . . . 9-Ball Shootout Awards Presentation for 3rd Place and Sportsmanship Award11 AM . . . . . . . . Final Round 9-Ball Shootout NOON . . . . . . . . 9-Ball Shootout (or Immediately Awards Presentation Following for 1st & 2nd PlacesFinal Rounds)

Sunday, May 110 AM . . . . . . . . Semifinal Round 8-Ball Classic 11:30 AM . . . . . 8-Ball Classic Awards Presentation for 3rd Place and Sportsmanship AwardNoon . . . . . . . . . Final Round 8-Ball Classic 1 PM . . . . . . . . . 8-Ball Classic (or Immediately Awards Presentation Following for 1st & 2nd PlacesFinal Rounds) Note: Times subject to change.

Complete Poolplayer Championships coverage, including live streaming of Championship matches, available at poolplayers.com and facebook.com/poolplayers.

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A W A R D S P R E S E N T A T I O N SLOCATED IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP ARENA

D R . C U E A N D V E N O M T R I C K S H O T E X H I B I T I O N S

SUPERBOOKPARKING

SUPERBOOKDELI

SUPERBOOKBAR

CASINO

ELEVATORS

EAST ENTRANCE

BUS STOP -TOUR & TRAVEL

CONCIERGELOUNGE

RAMPBLYS

ELEVATORS

THE STRIP

MEN’S

CONTRACTS/

DEEDING

WEDDING

CHAPEL

MEETING

ROCKININK

ICECREAM

SHOPPE/

PERKPLACEPIZZA

GLASS ELEVATOR

NORTHENTRANCE

STRIP TROLLEY

NORTH TOWER

MONORAIL

PREVIEWCENTER

PARADISEGIFT SHOP

SID’SCAFE

FORTUNA

CASINO CAGE/PLAYERS CLUB

MAINCASINO

MAIN LOBBY

MAIN ENTRANCE

VALET PARKING

WESTGATECABARET

BENIHANA

SILK ROAD NOODLE BAR

RIKI TIKISUSHI

RACE AND SPORTSSUPERBOOK

FRESH BUFFET

WESTGATEINTERNATIONAL

SHOWROOM

FRESCO ITALIANOTH

CONFERENCE ROOMS (1-14)2ND FLOOR

POOLPLAYER CHAMPIONSHIPSTOURNAMENT ROOM

PARADISE EVENT CENTER

PAVILION ROOM

SMOKING AREA BBQ GRILL WITH FULL MENU

GUEST PARKING(NORTH TOWER

PARKING GARAGE)TO WALKING PATHAND SELF PARKING

TOURNAMENT

BOARDS

MAINCONTROL

BALLROOMA-G

CHAMPIONSHIPARENA

TOURNAMENT AREA LOCATED IN WESTGATE

CONVENTION CENTER(NOT LAS VEGAS

CONVENTION CENTER)

MINIMANIA REGISTRATION/CASH PAYOUT

SHOWDOWN SERIESCASH PAYOUT

CONTROL TABLE

BRACKETS &MATCH SCHEDULE

PRACTICE TA

HOTEL REGISTRATION

MONORAIL TICKET OFFICE

PLAYER REGISTRATION/PHOTO BOOTH

CASH PAYOUT

*All times of scheduled events are approximate

and subject to change.

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Exhibitor Hours: April 26 – April 30, 10AM – 7PM

E X H I B I T O R S

2015 8-Ball Classic Champion Yellow Tier

Inessa Gelman of New York, NY

2015 8-Ball Classic Champion Red Tier

Ryan Garcia of Lake Jackson, TX

2015 8-Ball Classic Champion Blue Tier

Brady Ward of Little Rock, AR

Friday, April 297 AM – 6 PMPlayer Practice

1 PM – 5 PMRegistration

6:30 PM – 7 PMPlayer’s Meeting

7 PMPlay Begins

8 PM – 11 PMPOOLAPALOOZA

Saturday, April 307 AM – 8:45 AMPlayer Practice

9 AMPlay Resumes

CASH PAYOUT SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 1 (Championship Arena)8 AM – 1 PM (17th Place, 9th Place, 5th Place)

Approx. 11:30 AM at Awards Presentation (3rd Place)

Approx. 1 PM at Awards Presentation (1st & 2nd Place)

Sunday, May 18 AM – 9:30 AMPlayer Practice Located in the Championship Arena

10 AMSemifinal Rounds Located in the Championship Arena

11:30 AMAwards Presentation 3rd Place and Sportsmanship Award

NOON Final Rounds Located in the Championship Arena

1 PMAwards Presentation 1st and 2nd Places (or Immediately Following Final Rounds)

Agenda is subject to change.

AGENDA

2015 8-Ball Classic Champion Orange Tier

Ken Geragosian of O’Fallon, IL

2015 8-Ball Classic Champion Purple Tier

Ernesto Bayaua of Tomball, TX

8-BALL CLASSIC

1st $15,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $12,410 - Cash Payout$1,795 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring $ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 190 - Action Break Cue$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle2nd $9,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $7,750 - Cash Payout$ 645 - Commemorative Bulova Watch$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle3rd $4,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $3,395 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle5th $2,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $1,395 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle9th $1,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $435 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle

13th-On $174 $100 - Cash at Registration$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case

1st $15,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $12,410 - Cash Payout$1,795 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring $ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 190 - Action Break Cue$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle2nd $9,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $7,750 - Cash Payout$ 645 - Commemorative Bulova Watch$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle3rd $4,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $3,395 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle5th $2,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $1,395 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle9th $1,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $395 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle17th $600 $100 - Cash at Registration $35 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle33rd-On $174 $100 - Cash at Registration$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case

PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNBLUE TIER Skill Levels 2 & 3

PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNYELLOW TIER Skill Level 4 RED TIER Skill Level 5 ORANGE TIER Skill Level 6PURPLE TIER Skill Level 7

AGENDA

Wednesday, April 276 PM – 10 PMRegistration

Thursday, April 287 AM – 8:30 AMPlayer Practice

8:30 AM – 9 AMPlayer’s Meeting

9 AMPlay Begins

Friday, April 298 AM – 8:45 AMPlayer Practice Located in the Championship Arena

9 AMSemifinal Rounds Located in the Championship Arena

10:30 AMAwards Presentation 3rd Place and Sportsmanship Award

11 AMFinal Rounds Located in the Championship Arena

NOONAwards Presentation 1st and 2nd Places (or Immediately Following Final Rounds)

8 PM – 11 PMPOOLAPALOOZAAgenda is subject to change.

CASH PAYOUT SCHEDULE

Friday, April 29 (Championship Arena)8 AM – Noon (17th Place, 9th Place, 5th Place)

Approx. 10:30 AM at Awards Presentation (3rd Place)

Approx. Noon at Awards Presentation (1st & 2nd Place)

2015 9-Ball Shootout Champion Black Tier

James Adams of Brooksville, FL

2015 9-Ball Shootout Champion White Tier

James Turner of Florence, SC

2015 9-Ball Shootout Champion Green Tier

Kristi Spohn of Mary Esther, FL

PRIZE PACKAGE BREAKDOWNGREEN TIER Skill Levels 1, 2 & 3 WHITE TIER Skill Levels 4 & 5 BLACK TIER Skill Levels 6, 7, 8 & 9

9-BALL SHOOTOUT

1st $10,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $7,410 - Cash Payout$1,795 - 14K Gold/Diamond Championship Ring $ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 190 - Action Break Cue$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle2nd $5,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $3,750 - Cash Payout$ 645 - Commemorative Bulova Watch$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle3rd $3,000 $100 - Cash at Registration $2,395 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle5th $1,500 $100 - Cash at Registration $895 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle9th $750 $100 - Cash at Registration $145 - Cash Payout$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 261 - Commemorative Prize Bundle17th $565 $100 - Cash at Registration$ 170 - Action Commemorative Championship Cue by Cuestix $ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case$ 221 - Commemorative Prize Bundle33rd-On $174 $100 - Cash at Registration$ 74 - Commemorative Action Cue Case

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Place Number $/Team Total1st 1 $5,000 $5,0002nd 1 $3,000 $3,0003rd 2 $2,000 $4,0005th 4 $1,000 $4,0009th 8 $ 600 $4,80017th 16 $ 300 $4,80033rd 32 $ 200 $6,40065th 64 $ 100 $6,400100% Payback of Entry Fees to the Top 33%. Prize Money Based on Total Entries.

*Matches to be played in Championship Arena. Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals

All Showdown Series Events register at the

Registration Desk in the Paradise Event Center foyer.

Play will be located in the Paradise Event Center.

Cash Payoutwill be available in the

MiniMania (Pavilion) Room approximately 2 hours after the entire round is

completed.The deadline to collect

your prize money is 1 PM Sunday, May 1

in the Championship Arena.

Place Number $/Player Total1st 1 $1,600 $1,600 2nd 1 $ 800 $ 800 3rd 2 $ 400 $ 800 5th 4 $ 200 $ 800 9th 8 $ 100 $ 800

100% Payback of Entry Fees to the Top 33%. Prize Money Based on Total Entries.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Registration: 5 PM – 8 PMFRIDAY, APRIL, 29 Players Meeting: 8:30 AM MatchRound Time NumberRound 1 9 AM 8401 – 8416Round 2 11 AM 8417 – 8432Round 3 1 PM 8441 – 8456Round 4 3 PM 8433 – 8440 8457 – 8464Round 5 5 PM 8465 – 8472SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Round 6 9 AM 8473 – 8480Quarterfinals 11 AM 8481 – 8484Semifinals* 1 PM 8485* – 8486*Finals* 3 PM 8487*

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Registration: Noon – 4 PMTUESDAY, APRIL 26Players Meeting: 5 PM MatchRound Time NumberRound 1 6 PM 1 – 128Round 2 9 PM 129 – 256WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27Round 3 9 AM 321 – 448Round 4 NOON 257 – 320, 449 – 512Round 5 3 PM 513 – 576Round 6 6 PM 577 – 640Round 7 9 PM 641 – 672THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Round 8 9 AM 673 – 688Round 9 NOON 689 – 696Quarterfinals 3 PM 697 – 700Semifinals* 6 PM 701* – 702*Finals* 9 PM 703*

Place Number $/Team Total1st 1 $3,500 $3,5002nd 1 $2,300 $2,3003rd 2 $1,300 $2,6005th 4 $ 900 $3,6009th 8 $ 500 $4,00017th 16 $ 300 $4,80033rd 32 $ 150 $4,800100% Payback of Entry Fees to the Top 25%. Prize Money Based on Total Entries.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Registration: 5 PM – 8 PMFRIDAY, APRIL 29 Players Meeting: 11:30 AM MatchRound Time NumberRound 1 NOON 1001 – 1128Round 2 2 PM 1129 – 1256 Round 3 4 PM 1257 – 1320SATURDAY, APRIL 30Round 4 11 AM 1321 – 1384Round 5 1 PM 1385 – 1416Round 6 2:30 PM 1417 – 1432Round 7 4 PM 1433 – 1440Quarterfinals 5:30 PM 1441 – 1444Semifinals* 7 PM 1445* – 1446*Finals* 8:30 PM 1447*

SHOWDOWN SERIES RULES FOR PARTICIPATION1. You must have entered and paid the entry fee prior

to the deadline of March 14, 2016.

2. APA rules apply.

3. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

4. There is an enforced dress code. Any player that the APA considers inappropriately dressed will be asked to change.

5. Table fee is $1.00 per game.

6. All tournament participants must have a current valid Photo ID in the form of a state-issued Driver’s License or non-driver Identification Card from their state of residence, a Military ID, or a Passport. You must have your Photo ID with you at all times during the tournament and be able to present it before every match. You cannot play in any match if you do not have your Photo ID with you in-hand. You should present your Photo ID – without being asked – to your opponent before the start of your match. If you do not have your Photo ID, your match will be forfeited to your opponent. It is not acceptable that you do not have your Photo ID with you – that it was lost, left in your room, or that you need to go get it. Your individual match will be forfeited without right of protest or appeal. Additionally, anyone playing (whether intentionally, knowingly, or accidentally) an imposter or a player who cannot verify his/her identity is subject to immediate disqualification from the Event and indefinite suspension from further participation in the APA, in APA’s sole judgment and discretion. It is the responsibility of every player to verify that your opponent has current valid Photo IDs that positively identify them as being the person participating in your match. Do not assume a player is who they say they are. Do not assume that APA or another player has previously verified their identity. Please understand with the thousands of participants in the Tournament Event, it would not be possible for APA to verify the identity of each player. You are the first line of defense to ensure that your opponents are all who they say they are.

If an opposing player has not voluntarily presented his/her Photo ID for verification, it is your responsibility to request the opposing player present his Photo ID and be satisfied that with the opposing player’s identity prior to the lag. If you are not satisfied with the identity of an opposing player, you must immediately call over a Tournament Referee to examine the identity of the questioned player. If the Tournament Referee cannot readily verify the player’s identity from the player’s Photo ID, he may consult the APA Tournament Director. The determination of identity made by the APA Tournament Director, in his/her sole discretion and judgment, is final. If you have failed to verify each opposing player prior to the lag and an opposing player turns out to be an imposter or not have a valid ID, in APA’s sole judgment and discretion, you may be bound by the results of the match and you may not be granted any relief or remedy. It is good sportsmanship to present your Photo ID before you play each and every match at the event. It is not poor sportsmanship to question the identity and require a valid Photo ID of each and every opposing player.

7. In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament for all APA players, APA must ensure that all participants are playing at skill levels that are not below their true ability. Accordingly, the APA may disqualify any team if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, one or more of its players are deemed by APA to be playing at a skill level below their true ability. The determination of whether a player is playing at a skill level below his or her true ability is necessarily subjective; APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability and may make such a determination in its absolute judgment and discretion.

8. Any player entering or participating under fraudulent circumstances will be disqualified.

9. APA has the absolute and final authority to make all rulings affecting participation in the APA Preregistered Championship programs, including player ability (i.e., correction of skill levels) and disqualification. Disqualification from this event for any reason will mean forfeiture of all titles, awards, prize money, and minimum two year suspension from the League. Disqualification can occur prior to, during, or after the event.

10. The APA has the authority, at its sole discretion, to make modifications to the rules, format or any other aspect of the Event.

11. Release of APA and Tournament Sponsors: I, the participant, being of lawful age, as inducement for and in consideration of the agreement by American Poolplayers Association, Inc. (APA), that I may take part in this Event, hereby covenant and agree that the APA and all other sponsors and their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively Releasees) shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries, including death, and/or damage to property that I may sustain in any way which result from or arise out of my preparation for or any participation in the Event. I hereby fully and forever release and discharge and covenant not to sue Releasees from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of my preparation for or participation in the Event. I acknowledge and agree that participation in the Event may involve the risk of such personal injury, including death, and/or damage to property, and I hereby assume full responsibility for any risk of such personal injury, including death and damage to property. I warrant that I am in good health and have no physical condition that would prevent me from participating in the Event. I further agree for myself, my successors, heirs, assigns, executors and administrators to indemnify and hold Releasees harmless from and against all claims and suits for personal injuries, including death, and damage to property, real or personal, caused by my act or omission and arising out of my involvement in the Event, and from all judgments and costs recovered in said claims and suits, and from all expenses incurred in defending said claims or suits. This Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and if any portion is held invalid, the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect. This Release shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I have read and fully understand the above Release.

12. Graphic/Video/Audio/Media Appearance Release: In connection with my appearance at and participation in this Event and all related activities and my visit to Las Vegas, I give APA (and its licensees, designees and assigns) the full, unconditional and irrevocable right to (1) film, photograph, tape, record and edit me and to use my personal biographic information, including without limitation, my appearance, likeness, identity, name, nickname, behavior, actions, voice, and conversations at any time during the Event by use of any means, media or technology (collectively the “Appearance”), (2) use, broadcast, reproduce, distribute and exhibit my Appearance freely in any media or for any purpose, including for any and all advertising,

promotional and commercial purposes, (3) edit, modify, adapt, make derivative works from, copyright and otherwise use my Appearance as APA chooses. I recognize that content of my Appearance (including how the content is edited or any of us may be depicted or portrayed) may be viewed as favorable, positive, humorous, embarrassing, unfavorable, or negative, and I hereby waive any claim that I may have against APA or any employee, agent, assign or licensee relating to how our Appearance is edited, depicted or portrayed in any work that may be created. I expressly waive any claim of any right or interest in the Appearance and any compensation or other benefits for my Appearance in any media or distribution outlet. I acknowledge and agree that APA shall be the exclusive owner of all copyrights and other rights to and in connection with such Appearance and APA shall have full rights to license others to use them in any manner at APA’s discretion.

13. If this Event is cancelled for any reason, I understand that my only remedy is a refund of my entry fee.

14. Roster changes will not be accepted at the tournament site in Las Vegas.

8-BALL DOUBLES SUPPLEMENTAL RULES(in addition to General Rules)1. Teams entering this Event

can be any combination of men or women, with a total combined skill level limit of 10.

2. Players may only participate on one team.3. Players must be from the same League area.4. Players must have at least twenty 8-Ball scores

within the last two years by the entry deadline of March 14, 2016 to participate.

5. Players must be on an active (Spring Session) APA roster in the 8-Ball format in the League area the team represents.

6. Players cannot be 9-Ball Shootout participants.7. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be

no refunds for no-shows or to entrants who are disqualified.

8. The Event is a modified single elimination tournament. Maximum field is 384. (Size of board will be based on number of entries.)

9. Matches are played according to an APA 8-Ball Doubles Championship Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event.

10. Players alternate shots, not turns.11. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is

allowed. If a player is not at the table shooting, the team members can converse freely. This is not considered coaching. It is also not considered coaching for a player to line up the next shot, prior to making their shot.

12. Shooting out of Rotation – During a match, it occasionally occurs that a team member shoots out of rotation. Although it is sportsmanlike for the sitting team to remind the shooter that he is about to foul by shooting out of rotation, it is not a requirement for him to do so. Once the shooter has shot out of rotation, the foul has occurred and the sitting team will receive ball-in-hand (if the 8-Ball is pocketed during the shot – this foul results in loss of game). The sitting team must call the foul before another shot is taken in the match. If the sitting team does not call a foul before the next shot is taken, no penalty may be assessed, and the team that shot out of rotation will assume the new rotation for the remainder of the match. Before any foul has occurred, the shooting team may avoid penalty by asking the sitting team which player’s turn it is in the rotation. The sitting team must tell them the truth.

9-BALL DOUBLES SUPPLEMENTAL RULES(in addition to General Rules)1. Teams entering this Event can be any combination

of men or women, with a total combined skill level limit of 10.

2. Players may only participate on one team.3. Players must be from the same League area.4. Players must have at least twenty 9-Ball scores

within the last two years by the entry deadline of March 14, 2016 to participate.

5. Players must be on an active (Spring Session) APA roster in the 9-Ball format in the League area the team represents.

6. Players cannot be Wheelchair Championship or 8-Ball Classic participants.

7. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no refunds for no-shows or to entrants who are disqualified.

9. Matches are played according to an APA 9-Ball Doubles Championship Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event.

10. Players alternate shots, not turns.11. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is

allowed. If a player is not at the table shooting, the team members can converse freely. This is not considered coaching. It is also not considered coaching for a player to line up the next shot, prior to making their shot.

12. Shooting out of Rotation – During a match, it occasionally occurs that a team member shoots out of rotation. Although it is sportsmanlike for the sitting team to remind the shooter that he is about to foul by shooting out of rotation, it is not a requirement for him to do so. Once the shooter has shot out of rotation, the foul has occurred and the sitting team will receive ball-in-hand (if the 9-Ball is pocketed during the shot – this foul results in ball-in-hand and the 9-Ball is spotted). The sitting team must call the foul before another shot is taken in the match. If the sitting team does not call a foul before the next shot is taken, no penalty may be assessed, and the team that shot out of rotation will assume the new rotation for the remainder of the match. Before any foul has occurred, the shooting team may avoid penalty by asking the sitting team which player’s turn it is in the rotation. The sitting team must tell them the truth.

WHEELCHAIR CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPLEMENTAL RULES(in addition to General Rules)1. Players must have at least twenty 8-Ball scores by

the entry deadline of March 14, 2016 to participate.2. Players must be on an active (Spring Session) APA

roster in the 8-Ball format in the League area the player represents.

3. In order to be eligible to compete in this event a player must generally have at least a 10% loss of function of their lower limbs. Some of the more common conditions which may result in individuals being eligible include: traumatic paraplegia and quadriplegia, spina bifida, poliomyelitis, amputees, cerebral palsy and all non-ambulant les autres athletes.

4. Players cannot be 9-Ball Shootout, 9-Ball Doubles, or 8-Ball Classic participants.

5. The Entry Fee is $100 per participant. There will be no refunds to entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including no-shows

7. Matches are played according to an APA Wheelchair Championship Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event.

8. Coaching is not allowed. (No time-outs.)

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Wednesday, April 276 PM 1 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 2 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 3 8 8-Ball 6 $20 4 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 6:30 PM 5 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 6 8 9-Ball 5 $20 7 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 8 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 7 PM 9 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 10 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 11 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 12 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 7:30 PM 13 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 11 $40 Scotch Doubles 14 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 8 PM 15 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 16 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 17 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 18 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 8:30 PM 19 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 20 8 9-Ball 3 $20 21 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 9 PM 22 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 23 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 24 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 25 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 9:30 PM 26 8 8-Ball 4 $20 27 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 28 8 8-Ball 7 $50 29 8 8-Ball 3 $20 10 PM 30 8 9-Ball 4 $20 31 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 32 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 33 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 10:30 PM 34 8 8-Ball 5 $20 35 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 36 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 37 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 11 PM 38 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 39 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 40 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 41 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 11:30 PM 42 8 8-Ball 6 $20 43 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 44 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 45 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10

MIDNIGHT 46 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 47 8 9-Ball 6 $20 48 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 49 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 12:30 AM 50 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 51 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 52 8 8-Ball 5 $20 53 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 1 AM 54 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 55 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 56 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 57 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 58 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 59 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 Thursday, April 288 AM 60 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 61 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 62 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 63 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 8:30 AM 64 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 65 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 66 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 67 8 8-Ball 4 $20 9 AM 68 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 69 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 70 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 71 8 9-Ball 7 $20 9:30 AM 72 32 9-Ball Scotch Limit 9 $40 Doubles 73 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 10 AM 74 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 75 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 76 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 77 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 10:30 AM 78 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 79 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 80 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 11 AM 81 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 82 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 83 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 84 8 8-Ball 5 $20 11:30 AM 85 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 86 8 8-Ball 3 $20 87 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 NOON 88 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 89 8 9-Ball 5 $20 90 8 9-Ball 6 $20 91 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10

12:30 PM 92 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 93 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 94 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 95 8 9-Ball 6 $20 1 PM 96 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 97 8 8-Ball 7 $50 98 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 99 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 1:30 PM 100 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 101 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 102 8 8-Ball 5 $20 103 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 2 PM 104 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 11 $40 Scotch Doubles 105 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 106 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 2:30 PM 107 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 108 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 109 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 3 PM 110 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 111 8 8-Ball 6 $20 112 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 113 8 9-Ball 4 $20 3:30 PM 114 8 9-Ball 5 $20 115 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 116 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50 117 8 8-Ball 5 $20 4 PM 118 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 119 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 120 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 121 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 4:30 PM 122 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 123 8 8-Ball 7 $50 124 8 8-Ball 6 $20 125 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 5 PM 126 16 8-Ball Scotch Limit 11 $40 Doubles (LO and Player) 127 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 128 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10 129 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 5:30 PM 130 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 131 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 132 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 6:30 PM 133 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 134 16 9-Ball 4 $20 135 8 9-Ball 8-9 $20 136 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 7 PM 137 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 138 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 139 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 140 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20

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The first MiniMania event begins Wednesday, April 27 at 6 PM and continues nearly round-the-clock until the last event on Saturday, April 30, at Midnight.

There is a 24-hour event registration window.

MiniMania Registration Times:

Wednesday, April 27 .... 8 AM - 3 AM

Thursday, April 28 ....... 8 AM - 3 AM

Friday, April 29 ............ 8 AM - 3 AM

Saturday, April 30 ........ 8 AM - Midnight

7:30 PM 141 32 9-Ball Mixed Limit 11 $40 Scotch Doubles 142 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 8 PM 143 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 144 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 145 8 8-Ball 6 $20 146 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 8:30 PM 147 8 9-Ball 4 $20 148 8 9-Ball 5 $20 149 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 150 8 8-Ball 6-7 $50 9 PM 151 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 152 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 153 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 9:30 PM 154 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 155 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 156 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 10 PM 157 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 158 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 159 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 10:30 PM 160 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 161 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 162 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 11 PM 163 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 164 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 165 8 8-Ball 3 $20 11:30 PM 166 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 167 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 168 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 MIDNIGHT 169 16 8-Ball 4 $20 170 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 171 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 12:30 AM 172 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 173 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 174 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 1 AM 175 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 176 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 177 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 178 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 179 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 180 8 9-Ball Any SL $20

Friday, April 298 AM 181 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 182 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 183 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 184 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 8:30 AM 185 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 186 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 187 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 188 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 9 AM 189 16 8-Ball 5 $20 190 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 191 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 192 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 9:30 AM 193 32 9-Ball Mixed Limit 13 $40 Scotch Doubles 194 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 10 AM 195 16 8-Ball 6-7 $50 196 8 8-Ball 6 $20

197 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10 198 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 10:30 AM 199 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 200 8 8-Ball 4 $20 201 8 8-Ball 5 $20 11 AM 202 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 203 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 204 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 205 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 11:30 AM 206 8 8-Ball 3 $20 207 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 208 8 8-Ball 4 $20 NOON 209 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 210 8 Ladies Only 8-Ball 2-3 $20 211 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 212 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 12:30 PM 213 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50 214 8 9-Ball 5 $20 215 8 8-Ball 6 $20 216 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 1 PM 217 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 218 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 219 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10 220 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 1:30 PM 221 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 222 8 9-Ball 4 $20 223 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 224 8 9-Ball 3-4 $20 2 PM 225 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 11 $40 Scotch Doubles 226 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 227 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 2:30 PM 228 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 229 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 230 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 3 PM 231 16 9-Ball Scotch Limit 11 $20 Doubles (LO and Player) 232 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 233 8 8-Ball 3 $20 234 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 3:30 PM 235 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 236 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 237 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 238 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 4 PM 239 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 240 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 241 8 9-Ball 8-9 $20 242 8 8-Ball 7 $50 4:30 PM 243 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 244 8 8-Ball 5-6 $50 245 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 246 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 5 PM 247 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 248 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 249 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 250 8 8-Ball 4 $20 5:30 PM 251 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 252 8 8-Ball 5 $20 253 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 6:30 PM 254 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20

255 16 9-Ball 6 $20 256 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 257 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 7 PM 258 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 259 8 9-Ball 4 $20 260 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 261 8 9-Ball 3 $20 7:30 PM 262 32 8-Ball Scotch Limit 13 $40 Doubles 263 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 8 PM 264 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 265 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 266 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 267 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 8:30 PM 268 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50 269 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 270 8 8-Ball 6 $20 271 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 9 PM 272 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 273 8 9-Ball 6 $20 274 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 9:30 PM 275 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 276 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 277 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 10 PM 278 16 8-Ball 3 $20 279 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 280 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 10:30 PM 281 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 282 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 283 8 9-Ball 3 $20 11 PM 284 16 8-Ball 6 $20 285 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 286 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 11:30 PM 287 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 288 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 289 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 MIDNIGHT 290 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 291 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 292 8 8-Ball 7 $20 12:30 AM 293 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 294 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 295 8 9-Ball 5 $20 (1 AM Continues on page 14)

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1. You must be a current APA member to register for any tournament.

2. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.3. All participants must have 20 scores in one

format (either 8 Ball or 9-Ball) within the last two years. These scores must be entered into our database by April 20, 2016 for the APA Poolplayer Championships. (10 scores in 8-Ball & 10 scores in 9-Ball will not be considered 20 scores.) Masters Division players who do not have twenty 8-Ball or 9-Ball League match scores must have 20 matches played in the Masters Division or any combination of 20 scores/matches between 8-Ball, 9-Ball and Masters. All scores and/or matches must be within the last two years. Masters Division players who do not have the 20 scores in one format; but do have 20 scores/matches played, will play at a skill level 7 in 8-Ball and a skill level 9 in 9-Ball. Scores/

Matches obtained at the Event will not count towards the 20 needed to participate.

4. If a player has the required 20 scores in 8-Ball they may participate in a 9-Ball MiniMania Event, however their skill level will be raised one level. (8-Ball skill level is a 4, the 9-Ball skill level is a 5, except skill level 7’s must compete as 9’s).

5. A player with the 20 required scores in 9-Ball may participate in an 8-Ball MiniMania Event, however their skill level will be raised one level (9-Ball skill level is a 4, the 8-Ball skill level is a 5).

6. In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament for all APA players, APA must ensure that all participants are playing at skill levels that are not below their true ability. Handicap manipulation compromises the fairness and integrity of tournament play and cannot be tolerated. Accordingly, APA may disqualify any player if, in APA’s sole judgment and

absolute discretion, the player is deemed by APA to be playing at a skill level below his/her true ability. The determination of whether a player is playing at a skill level below his/her true ability is necessarily subjective; APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability and may make such a determination in its absolute judgment and discretion.

7. Any member who is currently suspended in their local area will not be allowed to participate in these events.

8. Your APA membership card is required. Any player who does not have a membership card may obtain a temporary card at the MiniMania Control Table for $5.

9. There is a 24-hour event registration window.10. Photo identification is required during play and

again at cash payout.11. Only the person entering an event may register.

No one may register for you. NO EXCEPTIONS.

12. Both partners must be present to register for any Doubles event.

13. You will have only a 15-minute grace period after your match is called or you will forfeit.

14. You will have up to 15 minutes prior to the event to be able to sell your entry. NO EXCEPTIONS. All sales must be made through the MiniMania control table.

15. All tournaments are Single Elimination.16. All tournaments are 100% payback of entry fees.

Winnings must be collected prior to the close of MiniMania, or they will be forfeited.

17. All APA rules are in effect at all times.18. Dress code will be enforced.19. NO GAMBLING!20. No refunds of entry fees.21. Tables are $1 per game.22. All MiniMania events are cash only. Credit Cards

are not accepted.

1 AM 296 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 297 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 298 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 299 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 300 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 301 8 9-Ball Any SL $20

Saturday, April 308 AM 302 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 303 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 304 8 8-Ball 6 $20 305 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 8:30 AM 306 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 307 8 9-Ball 5 $20 308 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 309 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 9 AM 310 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 311 8 9-Ball 8-9 $50 312 8 9-Ball 3 $20 313 8 Ladies Only 8-Ball 4-5 $20 9:30 AM 314 32 9-Ball Scotch Limit 13 $40 Doubles 315 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 10 AM 316 16 8-Ball 5 $20 317 8 8-Ball 4-5 $50 318 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 319 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 10:30 AM 320 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 321 8 8-Ball 4 $20 322 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 11 AM 323 16 8-Ball 7 $50 324 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 325 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 326 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 11:30 AM 327 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 328 8 8-Ball 3 $20 329 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 NOON 330 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 331 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 332 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20

333 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 12:30 PM 334 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 335 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 336 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 337 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 1 PM 338 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 339 8 8-Ball 3 $20 340 8 9-Ball 4 $20 341 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 1:30 PM 342 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 343 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 344 8 8-Ball 5 $20 345 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 2 PM 346 32 8-Ball Scotch Limit 11 $40 Doubles 347 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 348 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 2:30 PM 349 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 350 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 351 8 9-Ball 5-6 $20 3 PM 352 16 8-Ball 6 $20 353 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 354 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 355 8 8-Ball 2-3 $10 3:30 PM 356 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 357 8 9-Ball 6 $20 358 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 359 8 9-Ball 4-5 $20 4 PM 360 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 361 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 362 8 8-Ball 5 $20 363 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 4:30 PM 364 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 365 8 8-Ball 5-6 $20 366 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 367 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 5 PM 368 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 369 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 370 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 371 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 5:30 PM 372 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 373 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20

374 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 6:30 PM 375 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 376 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 377 8 Ladies Only 8-Ball 2-3 $20 378 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 7 PM 379 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 380 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 381 8 8-Ball 7 $20 382 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 7:30 PM 383 32 8-Ball Doubles Limit 13 $40 384 8 9-Ball 3 $20 8 PM 385 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 386 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 387 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 388 8 9-Ball 4 $20 8:30 PM 389 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 390 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 391 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 392 8 Ladies Only 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 9 PM 393 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 394 8 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 395 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 9:30 PM 396 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 397 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 398 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 10 PM 399 16 8-Ball 3 $20 400 8 9-Ball 5 $20 401 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 10:30 PM 402 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 403 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 404 8 9-Ball 6 $20 11 PM 405 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 406 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 407 8 8-Ball 4 $20 11:30 PM 408 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 409 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 410 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 MIDNIGHT 411 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 412 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 413 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 414 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 415 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 416 8 9-Ball Any SL $20

MINIMANIA RULES AND REGULATIONS

APA Leagues are about the excitement of competition, but more importantly, they’re about fun. We want our members who compete in the Championship events to have the experience of a lifetime. An important ingredient in that experience is good sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is the key to the success of weekly APA League play and APA Championship tournaments. We realize the level of competition in our Championships may be unlike any you have ever experienced. But please don’t let your competitive fire overshadow the level of sportsmanship you express to your opponent. Be sure to introduce yourself to your opponent, shake their hand and wish them luck before a match. If your opponent makes a great shot, don’t be shy about telling them so. More importantly, if your opponent makes a bad shot or a mistake during the match, don’t openly celebrate their misfortune. An easy way to exhibit good sportsmanship is by simply putting yourself in your opponent’s position. If you were to scratch, or sink the 8-ball out-of-turn, how would you feel if your opponent cheered or clapped? A more appropriate response might be, “Tough break,” or simply saying nothing at all. Win or lose, thank your opponent after the match and, once again, shake their hand.And don’t forget, if your opponent displays great sportsmanship during the match, nominate them for the sportsmanship award.Remember that everyone who qualifies to compete in a Championship event is already a winner and a champion, so be sure to treat them as such!

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Referees are not active participants in match play. This means Referees will not presume a particular shot might result in a “bad hit” or any other condition that could produce a foul, and will not make calls or rulings unless officially requested to do so. Referees are typically assigned to more than one table at any given time, but even in those cases when only one table is involved in competition, the following procedures must be followed:1. In most instances, Referees will not enter the playing area

unless the match has been temporarily halted by a CURRENT MATCH PLAYER. You halt a match by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT, which allows time for the Referee to get into position to view the upcoming shot. A Referee’s decision is final. Do not simply look over at the Referee, or ask the Referee to WATCH THE HIT, expecting some action to be taken. You must first halt the match and request a Referee to make a call or ruling.

PLAYERS are not allowed to halt a match using the REFEREE TIME-OUT in an ill-timed manner, or in situations that are obviously unnecessary. PLAYERS that abuse the use of the Referees are subject to loss of time-outs. Here are some examples of ill-timed and unnecessary use of a Referee:a. You ask the Referee to “just watch what happens next”

without calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT.b. Your opponent is shooting at a loose ball and no potential

foul is obvious.c. You wait until the last possible second to call the REFEREE

TIME-OUT. If the player has already stroked the shot, the call automatically goes to the shooter.

Using the REFEREE TIME-OUT as a means to SHARK opponents will not be tolerated. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the PLAYERS, not the Referee, to be aware of potential infractions. Study the table situation and call a REFEREE TIME-OUT if you feel that an infraction is likely to occur. The Referees are here to help you.

2. Contested plays will be handled by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT, and asking the Referee if he or she was watching the table at that time and was in a good enough position to make a call or ruling. If the Referee replies affirmatively, the Referee will make a binding call.

3. Situations involving potential rules violations are also handled by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT. If necessary, the Tournament Rules will be checked. The Tournament Director (or Floor Manager) may also be consulted in order to render a decision.

4. Situations not requiring calls or rulings may be brought to the attention of the Referee by the PLAYER ONLY. No other person is allowed to ask for Referee assistance in NON-PLAYING situations. If the request is reasonable, the Referee will monitor the situation and take appropriate action. If the problem cannot be solved to everyone’s satisfaction, the match will be temporarily halted, the Tournament Director (or Floor Manager) will be called and the parties involved will discuss the issue.

Please treat the Referees with courtesy and respect. These APA League members have volunteered for this duty in order to make your competition more enjoyable. Players treating Referees in a disrespectful, demeaning, or uncooperative manner are subject to disqualification by the Tournament Director.

The Tournament Director determines any dress code violations. Any person deemed by the Tournament Director to be in violation of the dress code will be asked to leave the tournament room and return in proper attire prior to participating. No match will be delayed due to dress code violations. Do not take a chance on forfeiting a match due to a dress code violation.You are competing in one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments in the sport of pool. Please be aware that this event attracts local and national media attention. Radio and television media, as well as local newspaper and national sports magazine reporters, are becoming increasingly interested in the sport of pool and some of these people may only appear to be spectators in the crowd. Expect that you will be taped for televised segments of sports news, amateur tournament videos, or you may be professionally photographed at any time during the event. Be prepared by dressing appropriately.Please do your part to enhance the image of our sport by adhering to this dress code.Men’s proper dress includes jeans, casual slacks, dress pants, shorts, and sleeved shirts in good taste. Athletic apparel is not allowed. Proper footwear must be worn at all times. All attire must be clean without profanity, tears, holes, or stains. Women’s proper dress includes jeans, casual slacks, dress pants, shorts, capris, skirts, dresses, and shirts in good taste. Dresses, shorts, and skirts must be of conservative length. Athletic apparel is not allowed. Proper footwear must be worn at all times. All attire must be clean without profanity, tears, holes, or stains.

CHAMPIONSHIP ARENA MATCHESThe attire for the matches in the Championship Arena will be nice casual. Hats, denim shorts, athletic apparel, and blue jeans are not allowed.

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MATCH TIME GUIDELINES

The APA has established guidelines to limit match play time in an effort to produce a tournament that adheres to a schedule that is productive and enjoyable for all the participants. We have a full schedule of rounds that must be completed in a timely manner. We strive to offer the best environment and playing conditions for our participants, while fulfilling our obligations to the tournament facility. The guidelines we have set are more than adequate for tournament status play; in most cases actual match play will take less than the time allotted. Please be courteous; long matches are exhausting to all the players. We ask for good sportsmanship in keeping to the schedule. Your cooperation will help make this tournament fun and exciting for everyone.

TIME GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL MATCHES 8-BALLGames Must Win Match Time Average Game Length 4 – 6 45 minutes 10 minutes 7 – 10 60 minutes 8 minutes

TIME GUIDELINES FOR 9-BALL MATCHES Match Time 40 – 60 minutes

TIME GUIDELINES FOR DOUBLES MATCHESGames Must Win Match Time Average Game Length 4 – 6 45 minutes 10 minutes 7 – 8 60 minutes 8 minutesIf a player with a “Games Must Win” of 5 is matched with a player with a “Games Must Win” of 4, the total of their “Games Must Win” is 9; so their match should last no longer than 60 minutes.

ADDITIONAL TIME GUIDELINESEach Practice Period 4 Minute Time LimitAverage Shot 20 SecondsSpecial Shooting Situation 45 Seconds (max.)

1. PRACTICE TIME Practice is not allowed on any tournament table, except during specified periods, and only with the permission of the Tournament Director. You are encouraged to practice on all tables designated for that purpose, and are asked to share the practice tables with any other contestants who wish to use them. Generally speaking, a 10 to 15 minute time limit is advised for any one or two individuals using the practice table if other contestants are waiting. Any table designated as a practice table during the event should be reserved for those contestants who have not yet been eliminated from the tournament. Practice is not allowed on tournament tables during play, even though a table may not be in use during short periods.

2. NO GAMBLING Gambling is not permitted and will not be allowed at any League function. Therefore, League members are not permitted to gamble at the tournament site, even following elimination from the tournament. Any contestant involved with gambling risks disqualification from the tournament and forfeiture of all awards and prize money.

3. BEVERAGES Hotel regulations prohibit coolers or outside beverages in hotel ballrooms. Beer and other beverages are available. Please do not bring in coolers or outside beverages. Glass beverage containers are prohibited in tournament rooms.

4. FORFEIT TIME Forfeits will be determined 15 minutes after a match has been called. If a player has registered for the tournament, every effort will be made to locate the player before a forfeit is declared. The Tournament Director determines when a match is officially forfeited.

5. COACHING Coaching is not permitted. Violations could result in a foul being called for illegal aid. Do not confer with anyone other than your opponent, Referee, or the Tournament Director; it could be misunderstood as coaching.

6. OBLIGATION TO PRESENT AND CHECK IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PLAYERS All players must have a current valid Photo ID in the form of a state-issued Driver’s License or non-driver Identification Card, a Military ID, or a Passport. Players must have their Photo ID with them at all times during the Tournament and should present their Photo ID to your opponent without having to be asked. It is the responsibility of every player to verify that all opposing players have current valid Photo IDs that positively identify each player as being the person shown on the scoresheet. Do not assume a player is who they say they are. If an opposing player has not voluntarily presented his Photo ID to you for verification, it is your responsibility to request the opposing player present his Photo ID and to be satisfied with the opposing player’s identity prior to the lag. If you are not satisfied with the identity of an opposing player, you must immediately call over a Referee to examine the identity of the questioned player. If the Referee cannot readily verify the player’s identity from the Photo ID, he may consult the Tournament Director. The determination of identity made by the Tournament Director, in its sole discretion and judgment, is final. If you fail to verify the opposing player put up in a match and an opposing player turns out to be an imposter or to not have a valid Photo ID, in APA’s sole judgment and discretion, you may be bound by the results of the match and you may not be granted any relief or remedy. If a player is put up to play and does not have his Photo ID, the match will be forfeited to the opponent without right of protest or appeal. It is no excuse that a player’s Photo ID was lost, left somewhere, or that the player needs to go get it. An imposter or a player who cannot verify his identity is subject to immediate disqualification from the Tournament and is subject to indefinite suspension from further participation in the APA, in APA’s sole judgment and discretion.

7. FRAUDULENT CIRCUMSTANCES Any player who enters or participates under fraudulent circumstances will be disqualified.

8. SCOREKEEPING Scoresheets with innings recorded and defensive shots marked must be kept by both players or by an official scorekeeper. If it is determined a player is not marking defensive shots, then the National Handicap Review Committee may arbitrarily raise that player’s skill level. Scoresheets must be signed and turned in to the Control Table to receive credit for match wins. Refusal to sign a scoresheet does not affect any match protest. It is the responsibility of the winning player to make sure the Control Table receives proper scoresheets.

8-BALL ONLY - Mark Early 8s (E8), 8-ball Scratch (8S), 8 Wrong Pocket (8WP), 8-on-the-Break (8OB), and Break-and-Runs (BR) on your scoresheets. Patches for 8-on-the-Break and Break-and-Runs are awarded. Patches must be claimed by the Player at the Control Table when the scoresheets are turned in for processing.

9-BALL ONLY - Mark all balls pocketed, dead balls, 9-on-the-Snap (9OS), and Break-and-Runs (BR). Patches for 9-on-the-Snap and Break-and-Runs are awarded. Patches must be claimed by the Player at the Control Table when the scoresheets are turned in for processing.

NOTE: Any player caught fraudulently keeping score – adding innings, altering scoresheets in anyway, etc. – is subject to disqualification.

9. DRESS CODE Proper attire must be worn at all times in and around the tournament site. The Tournament Director shall determine what is proper attire, and is responsible for requiring the change of improper attire on the part of any contestant. Any change of improper attire is not just cause for delay in the progress of a match. Refer to the Tournament Dress Code to learn what is considered proper attire. The dress code will be enforced.

10. NO EARPHONES It is not permissible to wear earphones of any type during Tournament play. This includes ear buds, headphones, headsets, Bluetooth devices, etc. Hearing aids and non-electronic earplugs are allowed.

11. CELL PHONE USE During the shooter’s turn at the table, cell phone use is prohibited for that player.

12. NO SMOKING Due to Nevada state law, smoking is not permitted within the

tournament room.

13. GAME RULES APA game rules apply. Any and all Local Bylaw(s) or interpretation(s) which are not in full accord with the Championship Rules established by the APA do not apply to your participation in this event. It is your responsibility to know what is a Championship Rule (or standard), and what is a Local Bylaw (or standard). The game rules used during your event are covered in the Official Team Manual. You should be familiar with these rules.

14. SKILL LEVELS The APA is the sole judge of a player’s ability, and may at any time raise a player’s skill level if the APA believes that he is not playing up to his true ability. It is especially important the skill level at which you participate in this event reflects your true ability according to Championship Rules and standards. This is your responsibility. You are advised by the APA to make certain you fully understand and conscientiously follow all of the Championship rules and standards. If you determine that your skill level is not accurate, then you must notify your League Operator or Tournament Director prior to entering and playing in the event. Doing so will not necessarily prevent your disqualification; it will, however, help in determining your eligibility status.

NOTE: If a player is currently active in more than one APA League area, the player must certify and participate at the highest skill level.

15. FOULS Each player is advised before taking ball-in-hand, to make certain you actually have ball-in-hand. If you do not confirm ball-in-hand with your opponent, or with Tournament Officials, and there is a difference of opinion, then you subject yourself to the potential costly mistake of fouling the cue ball unknowingly.

16. CUE BALL FOULS The cue ball is always alive. Do not touch the cue ball while it is still rolling. Doing so may result in a foul.

17. CLOSE SHOTS If a shot looks like it may result in a “bad hit,” stop the game and get a Tournament Official to make the call. Either player may stop the game to ask for a call. The decision of the Tournament Official is final. If a shot is close and a Tournament Official is not called, the ruling will have a tendency to be in the shooter’s favor.

18. MARKING THE POCKET (8-BALL ONLY) A coaster, pocket marker, or any other reasonable marker (to avoid confusion, although it is permissible, we do not recommend marking the pocket with chalk) must be placed next to the pocket the 8-ball is intended to enter. If a player pockets the 8-ball without marking the intended pocket, and the opponent calls loss of game, it will result in a loss of game. Both players may use the same marker. Only one marker should be on the table. However, if more than one marker is on the table, as long as you clearly mark the pocket where you intend to pocket the 8-ball you have properly marked the pocket. If the marker is already at the intended pocket from a previous attempt or game, it is not necessary for the shooter to touch it, pick it up, or reposition it. Anyone may remind a player to place the marker and it will not be considered coaching or a foul.

19. EXCESSIVE SKILL LEVEL MOVEMENT If Higher Level Tournament play is to be truly meaningful and rewarding, then those who play below their true ability must be penalized. Any evidence of a player playing at a skill level below his true ability should be reported immediately to the Tournament Director. In order to conduct a fair and equal tournament for all APA members, APA must ensure that all participants are playing at skill levels that are not below their true ability. Handicap manipulation compromises the fairness and integrity of tournament play and cannot be tolerated. A National Handicap Review Committee (NHRC), consisting of APA Office Staff, League Operators, and Tournament Directors has been formed to review the performance of each player after every round of play and make skill level adjustments as necessary.

The Tournament Director (including the NHRC and other Tournament Officials) is the sole judge of a player’s ability and has the authority to make this determination in the exercise of its absolute judgment and discretion. The Tournament Director may disqualify any player if, in the Tournament Director’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, he is deemed to have an unfair advantage due to excessive upward movement of the skill levels. Player skill levels may be raised at any time (before, during or after this Tournament) due to objective and/or subjective considerations to whatever skill level the Tournament Director considers appropriate in its judgment and discretion. The determination of whether the skill level at which a player is playing is below the player’s actual playing ability is necessarily subjective. All situations are separate. Action or inaction taken with a player has no effect and will not limit the authority of the Tournament Director to take whatever action (or no action) the Tournament Director considers appropriate regarding another player.

20. PROTESTS All protests must be made to the Tournament Director in a sportsmanlike manner. There is a $50.00 filing fee for any protest, which is refundable if the player filing wins the protest. Any player disrupting the tournament, causing a scene, or causing other problems at or around the tournament site will lose the right to protest. The Tournament Director will resolve all issues on the spot. The APA is the highest authority. Any rulings made by the APA are final.

21. RULES OF CONDUCT The APA has established and will strictly enforce the following conduct rules for Higher Level Tournament play.a. No loud, abusive or profane language will be tolerated at this tournament. You

are in the League to have a good time and to enjoy some friendly competition. If you experience a problem, one of the Tournament Officials will address it; simply bring the matter to our attention. Remember that in each situation the ruling will favor one side against the other side, and it is required that each player accept official rulings without causing a scene.

b. Unsportsmanlike conduct directed to the opposing player or Tournament Official is not allowed.

c. Anyone involved in an incident that includes either physical abuse or the throwing of an item will be disqualified immediately, and required to leave the tournament premises.

d. Anyone caught hitting a cue against the table, wall, floor, etc., or recklessly

swinging a cue will be disqualified immediately and required to leave the tournament premises.

e. Abusive behavior directed to the Tournament Director or any of his designates will not be tolerated.

f. Excessively slow play will not be tolerated. You will be warned before any penalty occurs.

The penalties for violating any of the six categories detailed above are as follows:

A warning may or may not be given, depending upon the severity of the situation.

1. Penalty Level 1 - Your opponent will be given ball‐in‐hand. If the player is still shooting, or already has ball‐in‐hand, then that player will be allowed to shoot until missing, and then be given ball‐in‐hand again.

2. Penalty Level 2 - Your opponent will be granted the game. (In 9‐Ball, your opponent will be granted the game, along with points for all balls remaining on the table.)

3. Penalty Level 3 - Your opponent will be granted the match.4. Penalty Level 4 - Disqualification.

NOTE: If the violation or disturbance that caused the initial penalty level to be levied does not cease, the Tournament Director and/or designated assistant has the right to go from one penalty level to the next penalty level immediately.

22. WARNINGS If a warning is given in an individual match, that warning will follow the player throughout the remainder of the event. For example, if a player is warned for sharking his opponent, and in a subsequent match the same player is warned for sharking his opponent, the result will be ball-in-hand for the opponent. Such warnings will be noted by a Tournament Official on the scoresheets.

23. SPORTSMANSHIP The primary objective of the League has always been to provide players of all abilities with the fun and enjoyment of friendly competition. Naturally it is expected that each player arrived hoping to do well, and all players will be doing their best to win. On the other hand, each player is also expected to accept defeat in a sportsmanlike manner.

Two common violations of good sportsmanship are conceding an unfinished game and undoing a cue during play. Both forms of conduct are frowned upon by professionals, and should be eliminated from amateur play. All players are asked to allow opponents to finish the game before racking the balls or undoing cues. No penalty will be assessed unless, in the opinion of the Tournament Director, a repeated violation of this conduct rule occurs.

Another area of good sportsmanship concerns fouls. A foul is a foul and should be observed as such. Occasionally, a player feels that a foul is a foul only if he gets caught. Generally speaking, a professional player will call a foul on himself. Likewise, good sportsmanship in the amateur ranks requires a player to admit a mistake, and live with the consequences. However, it is technically a player’s responsibility to protect the outcome of his match. Pay attention to your game.

A Sportsmanship Award is given at the end of each event. You may vote for players/teams by making comments on the back of your scoresheet or by using the Nomination form included in the Event Program, and submitting it to the Control Table. Additional forms are available at the Control Table, if needed.

24. EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS In general, any piece of equipment designed specifically for pocket billiards, with the exception of laser devices and mechanical cues, is acceptable in APA Tournament play. Some specialty cues (see Specialty Cues described below) may be limited in use. Special equipment, such as bridges and cue extenders, are legal. You may change cues and/or cue shafts during a game provided the cues and/or shafts you are switching to do not violate any rules of use, and you remain within the Time Guidelines.

Specialty Cues – Cues specially tailored to perform specific shots. These include, but are not limited to, jump cues, break cues, and jump-break cues (combination of jump cues and break cues).

Jump Cues – A specialty cue designed for attempting jump shots. They may not be used to perform jump shots or massé shots in standard APA League and tournament play.

Break Cues – A specialty cue designed for breaking. Sometimes combined with jump cues to form a jump-break cue, these cues are allowed in APA play for breaking. They may not be used to perform jump shots or massé shots in standard APA League and tournament play.

Regular Shooting Cues – Any cue designed to shoot the majority of shots in a game of pool. These cues may also be used to perform jump shots, massé shots, and break shots in all APA League and tournament play. You may not “break down” your Regular Shooting Cue to perform a jump shot.

Any equipment bearing any message or image of a sexually explicit or political nature, or a message or image which may be offensive due to the use of profanity or by the virtue of its promotion of violence, alcoholism or substance abuse shall be prohibited from use in all APA events. The Tournament Director shall be the enforcing authority of this regulation.

The Tournament Director shall have the right to inspect a player’s cue(s) at any time during a tournament without prior notice to the player, and if the cue(s) are found to be in violation of this regulation, the player shall immediately cease using the objectionable cue during tournament play, or face immediate disqualification and forfeiture of all prize money earned and/or entry fee paid.

25. DISQUALIFICATION APA has the absolute and final authority to make all rulings affecting participation in the APA Singles Championship programs including player ability (i.e. correction of skill levels) and disqualification. Disqualification from this event for any reason will mean forfeiture of all titles, awards, prize money, and minimum two year suspension from the League. Disqualification can occur prior to, during, or after the event.

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BRACKETOLOGY 101 HOW TO READ MODIFIED SINGLE ELIMINATION FORMAT BRACKETS

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Column 4 Column 6

Column 8

Column 9

CHAMPION

L TO 20

L TO 19

L TO 18

L TO 17

L OF 12

L OF 11

L OF 10

L OF 9 W OF 22

W OF 21

Column 7

Column 5A

W TO 25

W TO 26

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Column 4 Column 3

Column 7

Column 8

Column 9

CHAMPION

W OF 17

L TO 14

L TO 18

L TO 17

L TO 13

L TO 12

L TO 11

L OF 8

L OF 7L OF 10

L OF 9

L OF 6

L OF 5 W OF 18

Column 6

Column 5

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W TO 19

W TO 20

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Column 2Column 1

Column 3

Column 1 Starting position for all players. Winners of matches in Column 1 advance right to Column 2. Losers of matches in Column 1 advance left to Column 3.Column 2 Winners of matches in Column 2 advance right to Column 6. Losers of matches in Column 2 advance left to “flip” match in Column 4. The advanced match is indicated by the “L TO” number located under the player’s match in Column 2. There is a corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming where the player has advanced from beneath the match in Column 4. The blue arrows demonstrate how these “flip” positions work.

Column 3 Winners of matches in Column 3 advance left to Column 4. Losers of matches in Column 3 are eliminated from play.Column 4 Winners of matches in Column 4 advance left to Column 5. Losers of matches in Column 4 are eliminated from play.Column 5 Winners of matches in Column 5 advance right to the “flip” match in Column 7. The advanced match is indicated by the “W TO” number located under the player’s match in Column 5A. There is a corresponding “W OF” number reaffirming where the player has advanced from beneath the match in

Column 7. The red arrows demonstrate how these “flip” positions work. Losers of matches in Column 5 are eliminated from play.Column 6 Winners of matches in Column 6 advance right to Column 7. Losers of matches in Column 6 are eliminated from play.Column 7 Winners of matches in Column 7 advance right to Column 8. Losers of matches in Column 7 are eliminated from play.Column 8 Winners of matches in Column 8 advance right to Column 9. Losers of matches in Column 8 are eliminated from play.

Column 9 On this particular bracket, Column 8 would be the Finals match, and Column 9 would be exclusively for the Champion’s name. However, on a larger bracket, Column 8 would not be the Final match. The board would continue out with Winners advancing to the right, and Losers being eliminated from play until a Final match is played, producing a Champion.

Column 1 Starting position for some players. Winners of matches in Column 1 advance right to Column 2. Losers of matches in Column 1 advance left to Column 4.Column 2 Starting position for some players. Winners of matches in Column 2 advance right to Column 3. Losers of matches in Column 2 advance left to the “flip” match in Column 4. The advanced match is indicated by the “L TO” number located under the player’s match in Column 2. There is a corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming where the player has advanced from beneath the match in Column 4. The blue arrows demonstrate how these “flip” positions work.

Column 3 Winners of matches in Column 3 advance right to Column 7. Losers of matches in Column 3 advance left to the “flip” match in Column 6. The advanced match is indicated by the “L TO” number located under the player’s match in Column 3. There is a corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming where the player has advanced from beneath the match in Column 6. The blue arrows demonstrate how these “flip” positions work.Column 4 Winners of matches in Column 4 advance left to Column 5. Losers of matches in Column 4 are eliminated from play.

Column 5 Winners of matches in Column 5 advance left to Column 6. Losers of matches in Column 5 are eliminated from play.Column 6 Winners of matches in Column 6 advance right to the “flip” match in Column 7. The advanced match is indicated by the “W TO” number located under the player’s match in Column 6A. There is a corresponding “W OF” number reaffirming where the player has advanced from beneath the match in Column 7. The red arrows demonstrate how these “flip” positions work. Losers of matches in Column 6 are eliminated from play.

Column 7 Winners of matches in Column 7 advance right to Column 8. Losers of matches in Column 7 are eliminated from play.Column 8 Winners of matches in Column 8 advance right to Column 9. Losers of matches in Column 8 are eliminated from play.Column 9 On this particular bracket, Column 8 would be the Finals match, and Column 9 would be exclusively for the Champion’s name. However, on a larger bracket, Column 8 would not be the Final match. The board would continue out with Winners advancing to the right, and Losers being eliminated from play until a Final match is played, producing a Champion.

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Match # Time Win or Loss Next Match # Time

Use this page to fill out your current match number and time, and track your wins and losses. Start by filling in your first match number and time. Once you complete your match, record whether you won or lost. Then, find your next match number on your tournament bracket and record the next time you play using our Official Match Schedule (located near the tournament brackets). When you begin your next match, fill it in on the next line, and start the process all over again. Just remember, if you ever need any assistance finding your next match number and time, our Match Information Staff are available at the tournament brackets to assist you.

MATCHTRACKER

Match # Time Win or Loss Next Match # Time

The APA works many hours to make sure the Championship Events run smoothly and in a timely manner. Holding up matches to take smoke breaks not only delays your match, but all of the matches following yours. We will not tolerate matches held up because teams/players are not in the arena due to taking smoke breaks. Please remember we have timelines set in place in order to make the event run in a timely manner. Players caught taking their scoresheets outside of the Tournament Room, or delaying their match for such breaks will result in a forfeiture of their match. This rule applies for all APA Championship Events.

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