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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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 […]
World Pool Championships
[…] Qualifier. 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 […]
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. Juniors – Check your Local Bylaws. NOTE 1: Once both teams have declared a player, the players cannot be changed unless the Team Skill Level Limit […]
League Organization
[…] a race-to-7, playing up to eight games of 9-Ball and five games of 8-Ball. Players earn one point for each game won. Juniors – Check your Local Bylaws. The Team – A team consists of a group of players, the number of which is determined by the format the team is playing. All team […]
Championship Tournaments
[…] based on the number of participants and seeded by skill level. First and second place winners are guaranteed trophies and other prizes. Please refer to your Local Bylaws for eligibility and qualification requirements. Additional rules and information are available at poolplayers.com. 4. U.S. Amateur Championships The U.S. Amateur Championships are open to all players […]
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 […]
Trophies and Awards
[…] Structure: Trophies and Awards PAGE 18-19 Each session, the Division Championship team members may receive a trophy, plaque or other appropriate award. Please refer to your Local Bylaws for the awards presented in your area. In some areas, a team trophy or plaque may be awarded and kept on display at the Host Location. […]
Coaching
[…] Ladies and 3-Person Divisions – Open Division rules apply. Doubles Division – Open Division rules apply for singles matches. One time-out per game, regardless of skill level, may be used during the doubles match. Masters Division – There are no time-outs. Juniors – Check your Local Bylaws.