....Everyone Plays Pool In The APA....
 Talk to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. You'll find that they either play in the APA or know someone who does. It'll surprise you! Clerks, secretaries, janitors, lawyers, chiropractors, doctors, waitresses, truck drivers, bank tellers, and even school teachers ... all play pool in the APA Pool League. Over one fourth of APA members are female.
The APA is the World's Largest Amateur Pool League with more members than all other amateur leagues combined. Nationally, the APA currently boasts over 250,000 members (and growing). At the end of 2008, over 2,300 members played on 440+ teams weekly in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area of the APA.
 For those of you that might be thinking: "I'm not good enough to play", consider this; 75% of APA members are beginner to intermediate players, meaning you don't have to be a Pool Pro to play. The only thing you really need, is the desire to have fun!
With APA's Equalizer® Handicap System,
everyone has an equal chance of winning.
Come Join the Excitement of APA!!!
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| 2009 SPRING SESSION TOP GUN LISTS ARE NOW FINAL!!! | 07/03/2009 6:31:24 PM |
 For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the release of the FINAL TOP GUN lists for the 2009 Spring Session....wait no more. The lists for all tiers are posted and located in the Top Gun Standings under the Local Awards/Recognitions link on the left side of the website. You can also click here to access this page: Top Gun Standings.
The 8-Ball Top Gun Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Sharky's Place & On The Snap Billiards and the 9-Ball Top Gun Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Brown's Billiards. Start times & locations (for 8-ball) for each tier are located on the bottom of each Top Gun List. If you made the list, please respond to this post and let us know whether or not you will be participating in the tournament. Please include your name, format, and skill level when replying.
Congratulations to all who made the list and good luck in the tournament!!
Note: Any player who has confirmed participation in this tournament that does not show up will still owe the entry fee, unless APA is notified 24 hours prior to the start of the event. |
| INTRODUCING THE NEW MEN'S DIVISION!!!! | 07/01/2009 1:15:14 PM |
 2009-2010
APA Mens Division
You have asked why the Ladies get their own division that you aren't allowed to play in. You have stated that it is sexist and unfair. You have asked how come the men can't have their own league. Well, ask and ye shall receive! The Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill APA is proud to present the 2009-2010 APA Mens Division!!
So, what is the APA Men's Division? It is an 8-Ball League that is set up like the Ladies Division with once a month play and better odds of getting to Vegas! The Men's Division plays once a month on Sunday afternoon (double matches) at 1:00pm. Play lasts for 11 months and the City Tournament occurs in the 12th month (June). The division is a travel division, so each month the entire division will travel to different host locations to compete (the division will be split between two or three host locations dependent on size). The Men's Division will follow the 23-Rule. Oh, and NO ladies allowed  !
As long as the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill APA has 25 teams competing in the APA Men's Division, one team will win a slot into the Open Division National Team Champioships in Las Vegas!! That is a 1:25 chance of making it to Vegas! The APA Men's Division is scheduled to start on July 19, 2009. Start sending in the registrations (28 team maximum, first come-basis)!!!
Come join the men for a "macho" day of pool in the 2009-2010 APA Men's Division!! |
| CONGRATULATIONS TO CUE-T'S!!!! | 06/25/2009 5:37:49 PM |
Congratulations to the 2009 Ladies Division City Tournament Winner!!
The 2009 Ladies Division City Tournament was held June 18-20, 2009 at Pantana's Pool Hall. One team came out victorious with a slot in the APA National Team Championships in Las Vegas in August 2009. Congratulations to:
CUE-T'S
Sharky's Place
Pictured L to R: Kristin Murphy, Stephanie Barnhouse, Diane Bainbridge (captain), Katie Bruton, Kami Drake, and Stacey Althoff
Good Luck in Vegas!!!
APA would also like to say congratulations to the runner-up, Devangels, out of Cleveland Draft House. Good run this city tournament and good luck next year! |
| NEW FORMAT FOR LADIES DIVISION!!! | 06/18/2009 8:28:19 PM |
 2009-2010
APA Ladies Division
Okay ladies....we made some changes to the 2008-2009 year that made playing Ladies Division more enjoyable. We played every other week instead of every week making Ladies Division less of a weekend commitment, while keeping the same great odds of getting to Vegas.
Well, we are looking at changing the format a little more for the 2009-2010 APA League Year. Instead of playing every other week for a 6-month period, the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill APA is proposing that the Ladies Division plays once a month for 11 months, with the Ladies Division City Tournament in June (the month the regular session is not scheduled to play). Thus, you can play ladies division and only have to commit one Sunday a month to do so. It will still be double matches like played in the 2008-2009 League Year.
APA had another idea for the 2009-2010 Ladies Division as well....have the entire division play in the same host location each month, changing host locations month to month (if team count allows and host locations are on board). By doing so, all the Ladies teams are in one location each month for league versus being spread out in 4 or 5 bars across the Triangle. APA feels this would make the Ladies Division a more exciting league promoting friendship and socialization among the league's female players.
Nothing is set in stone yet, so APA would love the feedback of its current Ladies Division players and other female players that might be interested in playing. If we adopt the once a month format, the 2009-2010 Ladies Division would start in the month of July. So let us know what you think and start sending in your team rosters!!!!
Update - 6/18/2009: We are going to do the once a month schedule and our first day of play is on July 19, 2009 @ 1:00pm with the starting location(s) yet to be determined. We should have enough teams to hopefully get two slots to the Ladies NTC's in Vegas in 2010.
Leave the boys at home and join the APA Ladies Division!!! |
| CONGRATULATIONS TO BAD ENGLISH! | 06/18/2009 8:18:51 PM |
Congratulations to the 2009 Spring Session 9-Ball City Tournament Winner!!
The 2009 Spring Session 9-Ball City Tournament was held June 12-15, 2009 M&M Billiards & Oscar's "Q" & Bar. One team fought their way through the field of 49 teams and came out victorious with a slot in the APA National Team Championships in Las Vegas in August 2009. Congratulations to:
BAD ENGLISH
Oscar's "Q" & Bar
Pictured L to R: Back Row - Jake Jacoby, Steven Jones, Joshua Bowen, Matt Lecus; Front Row - Ethan Smith, Ashley Drury, Katie Bruton, & Josh Quirk (captain)
Good Luck in Vegas!!!
APA would also like to say congratulations to the runner-up, Land Sharks, out of Carolina Billiards. Good run this city tournament and good luck in the upcoming 9-Ball city tournament! |
| 2009 MASTERS CITY TOURNAMENT INFO | 06/18/2009 12:30:19 PM |
 The 2009 Spring Session Masters City Tournament is scheduled for June 26-27, 2009 at Snookers Sports Pub. The tournament consists of 19 teams and is Modified Single Elimination. Here is a list of the teams that are qualified and their first scheduled match: Download Attachment:  Masters First Round Assignments.pdf (Size: 30 Kb)
Click here to see where your team is on the tournament board: Download Attachment: Masters Tourney Board.pdf (Size: 63 Kb). All rounds are scheduled according to the match number on the tournament board. Click here for all round assignments: Download Attachment: Masters Round Information.pdf (Size: 34 Kb).
APA game rules and Local By-Laws still apply.
**Only players from the Spring Session roster are eligible to play in this tournament, as it is a Spring Session City Tournament.** |
| CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 8-BALL CITY TOURNEY WINNERS | 06/10/2009 3:48:42 PM |
Congratulations to the 2009 Spring Session 8-Ball City Tournament Winners!!
The 2009 Spring Session 8-Ball City Tournament was held over a two weekend period at Brass Tap & Billiards, New York Billiards, and Snookers Sports Pub. Three teams fought their way through the large field of 81 teams and came out victorious with a slot in the APA National Team Championships in Las Vegas in August 2009. Congratulations to the following teams:
DECIDED
Pantana's Pool Hall
Pictured L to R: Back Row - Leanna Derenge, Lauren Kauffman, Bob Powers, Shannon Santana; Front Row - Matt StClair, Jason Jennings, John Leavister, & Christina Farthing (captain)
DUCK & RUN
On The Snap Billiards
Pictured L to R: Back Row - David Graves, Bill Stamey, John Dunkle; Front Row - Samantha Scruggs (captain), Matthew Scruggs, Jeff McLaughlin, & Larry Ward Jr.
HARD TO MISS
Brown's Billiards
Pictured L to R: Back Row - Jan Brown, Jeff Tyson (captain), Bill Przepioski; Front Row - Dustin Gregory, Cameron Tranbarger, Mike Gleisinger, Dave Edmonds
Good Luck in Vegas!!!
APA would also like to say congratulations to the runner-up, Hey Y'all, Watch This!, out of Brass Tap & Billiards. Good run this city tournament and good luck in the upcoming 8-Ball city tournaments! |
| THE APA MASTERS TOUR IS BACK!! | 05/21/2009 3:12:03 PM |
 Cue Sport Promotions is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill APA to create the APA Masters Tour! Open to ALL active APA players, the Masters Tour offers an 8-Ball/9-Ball format to challenge players of all skill levels. The ’09-’10 season will have nine stops, each with money added. Players will also be able to take part in The Masters Tour Points Race, accumulating points toward winning additional cash prizes at the end of the season. CSP Players Club members will be able to accumulate points toward the CSP 2009 Points Race and receive discounted entry fees.
Additional information is provided at www.APA-Raleigh.com and www.CueSportPromotions.com.
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APA is interested in getting league play going on Saturday and Sunday. 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Scotch Doubles, and Masters formats are all available. Play will most likely be afternoon play, however, evening is available as well. What setup/schedule would you be most interested in playing if you were to participate? Please feel free to offer additional suggestions as well.
| Every Saturday or Sunday |
9 votes |
| Every other Saturday or Sunday |
8 votes |
| Once a month on either Saturday or Sunday & playing double matches |
8 votes |
| I am not interested in weekend league play |
13 votes |
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Total Votes: 38 counted
Last Vote:
06/30/2009 6:58:58 PM
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