Local Bylaws
Some subjects are covered by Local Bylaws, a document put together by your League Operator with the approval of APA.
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World Pool Championships
[…] ’28/29 NOTE 1: APA allows Local Leagues to set different qualification requirements in order to accommodate different League sizes and structures. Be sure to check your Local Bylaws for any variances in the qualification structure and requirements. NOTE 2: Qualification does not pass down in 4-team divisions. 2. Qualification Can Be Lost Be familiar […]
Session Playoffs
[…] teams cannot agree to continue the match, because the scoresheet must show where the match actually ended. Unless a different Playoff structure is specified in your Local Bylaws, the following process will be observed: At the end of each session there is a Playoff in each division among the top finishing teams and a […]
Trophies and Awards
[…] Structure: Trophies and Awards PAGE 18-19 Each session, the Playoff winning team members may receive a trophy, plaque or other appropriate award. Please refer to your Local Bylaws for the awards presented in your area. League Years 2026/2027, 2027/2028, 2028/2029 Each session, the Division Championship team members may receive a trophy, plaque or other […]
Team Skill Level Limit
[…] two points (15 points in 9-Ball) for the match in which the 14-Rule was broken and any subsequent individual matches. Doubles Formats (10-Rule) – Check your Local Bylaws. NOTE 1: Once both teams have declared a player, the players cannot be changed unless the Team Skill Level Limit rule is in jeopardy. NOTE 2: […]
Age Requirements
[…] Some League areas may have higher minimum age requirements due to restrictions imposed by state, province, region, prefecture, local laws or by Host Locations. Check your Local Bylaws for the age requirements in your area. Teams with underage players will face penalties. League Years ’26/27, ’27/28 & ’28/29 Regular League play is open to […]
Championship Tournaments
[…] ’26/27, ’27/28 & ’28/29 Have played at least four times with the team during the regular Spring Session (prior to Playoffs) leading into the World Qualifier. Local Bylaws may impose additional eligibility requirements. c. Tournament Structure The 8-Ball and 9-Ball Championships consist of two levels: the Local Level and the World Level. Local Level […]
Byes
[…] eliminate the byes. The new schedule may result in changes to the home and away pattern as well as different matchups. Unless otherwise specified in your Local Bylaws, byes will be scored as follows: 8-Ball Divisions (Open & Doubles) – Eight points. 9-Ball Divisions (Open & Doubles) – 60 points. Ladies 8-Ball and 3-Person […]
Forfeits
[…] both Team Captains agree and receive approval from Local League Management. All make-up matches must be played using current skill levels. Unless otherwise specified in your Local Bylaws, forfeits will be scored as follows: 8-Ball Open – Two points are awarded for a forfeited individual match during regular session play; three points in Playoffs […]
Team Match Play
[…] The format determines the number of individual matches played during a team match. You may only play once in a team match, unless otherwise set out in your Local Bylaws. et_search_proccess yes yes Search