NTC Souvenir 04 (Page 1) - American Poolplayers Association
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NTC Souvenir 04 (Page 1) - American Poolplayers Association
SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 6/27/11 11:09 AM Page 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT E V E N T P R O G R A M CONTENTS Welcome to the National Team Championships! Here you’ll experience excitement and competition unlike that which 4 you’ve ever faced before. More than $1 Million will be awarded at this year’s championships. If your team is up to the challenge, you might return home as National Champions! Before your quest for a title begins, take a moment to reflect on what your team has accomplished. Just by 6 making it here to Vegas, you and your teammates are already champions. We realize that to make it this far you’ve had lots of support from family and friends—many of whom couldn’t make the trip. So we’ve dedicated our website, 7 poolplayers.com, to providing updated coverage of the event to those back home. They can also interact with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/poolplayers. In addition to the National Team Championships, we’ll 8 once again feature our 8-Ball and 9-Ball Doubles and Masters Championships, the 8-Ball Wheelchair Challenge, along with nearly round-the-clock MiniMania tournaments. “The Black Widow” Jeanette Lee will be here (Aug. 22-26) signing autographs and taking on some lucky challengers. You can find more information about her appearances in this event program. We’ll also host the Ultimate Trick Shot Challenge comprised of the top trick shot artists in the world again this year. APA Fan Favorite Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman will also 10 Map of the National Championships and Riviera Convention Center — PoolAPAlooza — Practice Tables Times and Locations — Team Shirt Contest (page 5) — Exhibitors (page 5) 8-Ball Ladies Division National Team Championships — Schedule of Events — Prize Money Breakdown — Cash Payout 9-Ball Division National Team Championships — Schedule of Events — Prize Money Breakdown — Cash Payout 8-Ball Open Division National Team Championships — Schedule of Events — Prize Money Breakdown — Cash Payout Preregistered Championships Schedule of Events Prize Money Breakdowns Rules — 8-Ball Doubles Championship — Masters Championship — 9-Ball Doubles Championship — Wheelchair Challenge 12 Dr. Cue Artistic Pool Championship Dr. Cue Exhibition Times 13 2011 Ultimate Trick Shot Championship FREE ADMISSION! 14 MiniMania — Rules — Schedule of Events — FAQs 20 Meet “The Black Widow” Jeanette Lee 21 Rules of Conduct Dress Code 22 Requesting a Referee Match Time Guidelines 24 National Championships Rules 26 How to Read Modified Single Elimination Format Brackets Complete National Team Championships coverage online at poolplayers.com and facebook.com/poolplayers be on-hand throughout the week performing exhibitions and signing autographs for fans! On behalf of our entire APA staff, our network of League A PA O F F I C I A L S P O N S O R S Operators, and our sponsors, we wish you the best of luck and hope you enjoy your experience in Las Vegas! Best regards, Official Ball of the APA National Championships Reneé Lyle Official Sponsor of the APA National Championships Official Cues and Cases SPECIAL INSERT: Sportsmanship Nomination Forms for TEAMS & REFEREES ©2011 American Poolplayers Association, Inc. All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by any means, electronic or otherwise, without the prior written permission of American Poolplayers Association, Inc. For information on advertising, contact Laura Wall, (636) 625-8611 ext. 5636. The messages and claims found in this publication’s paid advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs held by the APA. Production Team: Pam Aston, Jason Bowman, Becky Clover, Tim Dyer, Greg Fletcher, Jodie Kavanagh, Reneé Lyle, Bill Tufts, David Unnerstall and Laura Wall. 3 E V E N T M A P RIVIERA POOLAPALOOZA! POOLAPALOOZA Practice Tables Team Shirt Contest Exhibitors SOUTH LOBBY & GROUP ENTRANCE TOUR DROP OFF & PICKUP Practice Tables Practice Tables are located in the Capri Practice Rooms 24 hours a day. Practice Tables are available in the Main Tournament Arena during the following dates and times: POOLAPALOOZA 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 at the National Team Championships. Join all the poolplayers and their guests poolside at The Riv on Saturday, August 20, and Thursday, August 25, from 8 PM to 11 PM. 4 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday August 18 August 19 August 20 August 21 Monday August 22 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday * August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 27 8 AM - Noon 7 AM - 7:45 AM 7 AM - 8:30 AM 7 AM - 6 PM 8 AM - 8:45 AM* 7 AM - 7:45 AM 8 AM - 8:45 AM* 7 AM - 7:45 AM 7 AM - 8:30 AM 7 AM - 8:30 AM 7 AM - 8:30 AM 8 AM - 8:45 AM *Practice Tables are available in the Finals Arena – located at the Top of the Riv for Semifinals/Finals participants only. Practice Tables are located in the MiniMania Tournament Arena when available. Tables are $1 per game. SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 7/26/11 9:05 AM Page 5 APA EVENTS Brackets and Match Schedules Control Table (Registration) Preregistered Preregistered Events Brackets Events Control Table (Registration) 9-Ball Division 8-Ball Ladies Division 8-Ball Open Division % Elevator to underground parking & sky boxes Tournament Brackets and Match Schedules National Team Championships Tournament Room Khamsin Designs MiniMania Tournament Room Control Table Grande Ballroom Pro Exhibitions Capri Rooms 103,104 Photos Royale Pavilion Practice Tables Capri Room 105 Capri Rooms 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 Practice Tables Capri Rooms 111, 112, 113 Smoking Areas Restrooms Convention Center Entrance Team Registration/Cash Payout Semifinals and Finals Attention Located at the Top of the Riviera Restrooms (Penthouse – Monaco Tower) Exhibitors Team Shirt Contest Each team that enters needs to register at the Team Shirt Contest Booth (Capri 105) to have their photo taken showing off their shirt design. Contest Photo Times are different for each event: 8-Ball Ladies Division Friday, August 19 10 AM to 9 PM Awards will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, August 21. 9-Ball Division Saturday, August 20 10 AM to 9 PM Awards will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony on Monday, August 22. All times of scheduled events are approximate and subject to change. 8-Ball Open Division Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23-24 10 AM to 9 PM Awards will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 27. Team Souvenir photos or individual photos are available for purchase all week at the Team Shirt Contest Booth. SPONSORED AE Cues Lucasi Cues Billiards Education Foundation McDermott Handcrafted Cues Black Widow Billiards Mueller Recreational Products Blackburn Cue Repair OB Cues Bludworth Custom Cues Omega Billiards Connoisseur of Custom Cues Palmer Cues Cue Guard Cue Storage PoolDawg Diveney Cues Pooltees.com Espiritu Custom Cues Predator Frank's Center RT9 Designs Art and Apparel Hands From Heaven Run Out Sportswear Hustlin USA Clothing Company Shaftmaster Lathes Imeedan Sports SharkinU Apparel, LLC Jacoby Custom Cues Smooth Stroke Sportswear Khamsin Designs Inc. (KDI) Speed Break Contest KMD Pewter Tiger Products, Inc. Las Vegas Photo & Video Tiger Tour Exhibitor Hours MiniMania Room Thursday August 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AM – 9 PM Friday – Friday August 19 – 26 . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM – 9 PM Hours may vary. 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. Please remember we have timelines 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. BY KHAMSIN DESIGNS 5 N AT I O N A L T E A M CHAMPIONSHIPS Schedule of Events 8-Ball Ladies Division (Pg. 6) 9-Ball Division (Pg. 7) Prize Money Breakdown Cash Payout 8-Ball Ladies Division Thursday, August 18 Saturday, August 20 8 AM – Noon 7 AM – 8:30 AM Team Registration Tournament Room Open for Practice Noon – 12:30 PM 9 AM – Round 7 7081, 7082, 7083, 7084, 7085, 7086, 7087, 7088, 7089, 7090, 7091, 7092, 7093, 7094, 7095, 7096 Team Captains Meeting (Team Captains Only) Main Tournament Room 12:30 PM – 1 PM 2 PM – Round 8 7097, 7098, 7099, 7100, 7101, 7102, 7103, 7104 Opening Ceremony Main Tournament Room 7 PM – Quarterfinals 7105, 7106, 7107, 7108 1 PM – Round 1 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005, 7006, 7007, 7009 6 PM – Round 2 7010, 7011, 7013, 7014, 7015, 7017, 7018, 7019 Sunday, August 21 11 PM – Round 3 7020, 7021, 7022, 7023, 7025, 7026, 7027, 7029, 7030, 7031 Friday, August 19 7 AM – 7:45 AM Tournament Room Open for Practice 8 AM – Round 4 7033, 7034, 7035, 7036, 7037, 7038, 7039, 7040, 7041, 7042, 7043, 7044, 7045, 7046, 7047, 7048 1 PM – Round 5 7049, 7050, 7051, 7053, 7055, 7057, 7058, 7059, 7061, 7063 8 AM – 8:45 AM Top of the Riv Open for Semifinals Practice 9 AM – Semifinals 7109, 7110 Located at the Top of the Riv 2 PM Award Presentation for 3rd – 5th places Team Shirt Contest & Sportsmanship Awards 3 PM – Finals 7111 Located at the Top of the Riv Immediately Following Finals Approximately 8 PM Awards Presentation for 1st & 2nd Places 6 PM – Round 6 7065, 7066, 7067, 7068, 7069, 7070, 7071, 7072, 7073, 7074, 7075, 7076, 7077, 7078, 7079, 7080 $43,500 Prize Money Breakdown Place 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 9th 17th-On Award National Qualifier Money Received at Registration $10,000 5,000 2,500 1,000 600 350 $350 350 350 350 350 350 Saturday, August 20 8 PM – 9 PM Sunday, August 21 Following Award Ceremony (approx. 2 PM) Following Award Ceremony (approx. 8 PM) 6 Remaining Prize Money Received at Cash Payout $9,650 4,650 2,150 650 250 0 Cash Payout Schedule Location* 9th Place 5th Place 3rd Place 2nd Place 1st Place Tournament Room Open for Practice Registration Desk } Registration Desk Room } Finals Located at the Top of the Riv *Your Team Captain must collect prize money. Unless a completed Team Captain Change Form is presented at Cash Payout, your winnings will not be distributed to anyone other than the Team Captain. 9-Ball Division Thursday, August 18 8 AM – Noon Team Registration Tournament Room Open for Practice Noon – 12:30 PM Team Captains Meeting (Team Captains Only) Main Tournament Room 12:30 PM – 1 PM Opening Ceremony Main Tournament Room 1 PM – Round 1 9001, 9002, 9003, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9009, 9010, 9011, 9013, 9015, 9017, 9018, 9019, 9021, 9022, 9023, 9025, 9027, 9029, 9031, 9033, 9034, 9035, 9037, 9038, 9039, 9041, 9042, 9043, 9045, 9047, 9049, 9050, 9051, 9053, 9054, 9055, 9057, 9059, 9061, 9063, 9065, 9066, 9067, 9069, 9070, 9071, 9073, 9074, 9075, 9077, 9079, 9081, 9082, 9083, 9085, 9086, 9087, 9089, 9091, 9093, 9095, 9097, 9098, 9099, 9101, 9102, 9103, 9105, 9107, 9109, 9111, 9113, 9114, 9115, 9117, 9118, 9119, 9121, 9123, 9125, 9127, 9129, 9130 6 PM – Round 2 9131, 9133, 9134, 9135, 9137, 9138, 9139, 9141, 9143, 9145, 9146, 9147, 9149, 9150, 9151, 9153, 9155, 9157, 9159, 9161, 9162, 9163, 9165, 9166, 9167, 9169, 9170, 9171, 9173, 9175, 9177, 9178, 9179, 9181, 9182, 9183, 9185, 9187, 9189, 9191, 9193, 9194, 9195, 9197, 9198, 9199, 9201, 9202, 9203, 9205, 9207, 9209, 9210, 9211, 9213, 9214, 9215, 9217, 9219, 9221, 9223, 9225, 9226, 9227, 9229, 9230, 9231, 9233, 9235, 9237, 9239, 9241, 9242, 9243, 9245, 9246, 9247, 9249, 9251, 9253, 9255, 9257, 9258, 9259, 9260, 9261 11 PM – Round 3 9262, 9263, 9264, 9265, 9266, 9267, 9268, 9269, 9270, 9271, 9272, 9273, 9274, 9275, 9276, 9277, 9278, 9279, 9280, 9281, 9282, 9283, 9284, 9285, 9286, 9287, 9288, 9289, 9290, 9291, 9292, 9293, 9294, 9295, 9296, 9297, 9298, 9299, 9300, 9301, 9302, 9303, 9304, 9305, 9306, 9307, 9308, 9309, 9310, 9311, 9312, 9313, 9314, 9315, 9316, 9317, 9318, 9319, 9320, 9321, 9322, 9323, 9324, 9325, 9326, 9327, 9328, 9329, 9330, 9331, 9332, 9333, 9334, 9335, 9336, 9337, 9338, 9339, 9340, 9341, 9342, 9343, 9344, 9345 Place 9467, 9469, 9473, 9475, 9481, 9483, 9485, 9489, 9491, 9497, 9499, 9505, 9507 1 PM – Round 5 9513, 9514, 9515, 9516, 9517, 9518, 9519, 9520, 9521, 9522, 9523, 9524, 9525, 9526, 9527, 9528, 9529, 9530, 9531, 9532, 9533, 9534, 9535, 9536, 9537, 9538, 9539, 9540, 9541, 9542, 9543, 9544, 9545, 9546, 9547, 9548, 9549, 9550, 9551, 9552, 9553, 9554, 9555, 9556, 9557, 9558, 9559, 9560, 9561, 9562, 9563, 9564, 9565, 9566, 9567, 9568, 9569, 9570, 9571, 9572, 9573, 9574, 9575, 9576, 9577, 9578, 9579, 9580, 9581, 9582, 9583, 9584, 9585, 9586, 9587, 9588, 9589, 9590, 9591, 9592, 9593, 9594, 9595, 9596 Tournament Room Open for Practice 8 AM – Round 4 9346, 9347, 9348, 9349, 9350, 9351, 9352, 9353, 9354, 9355, 9356, 9357, 9358, 9359, 9360, 9361, 9362, 9363, 9364, 9365, 9366, 9367, 9368, 9369, 9370, 9371, 9372, 9373, 9374, 9375, 9376, 9377, 9378, 9379, 9380, 9381, 9382, 9383, 9384, 9385, 9387, 9389, 9393, 9395, 9401, 9403, 9405, 9409, 9411, 9417, 9419, 9421, 9425, 9427, 9433, 9435, 9441, 9443, 9449, 9451, 9453, 9457, 9459, 9465, 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 9th 17th 33rd 65th 129th-On Award National Qualifier Money Received at Registration $15,000 7,000 3,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 750 500 350 Remaining Prize Money Received at Cash Payout $350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 $14,650 6,650 3,150 1,650 1,150 650 400 150 0 Cash Payout Schedule Saturday, August 20 3 PM – 6 PM 8 PM – 10 PM Sunday, August 21 4 PM – 6 PM 4 PM – 6 PM Monday, August 22 Following Award Ceremony (approx. 2 PM) Following Award Ceremony (approx. 8 PM) 6 PM – Round 6 9597, 9598, 9599, 9600, 9601, 9602, 9603, 9604, 9605, 9606, 9607, 9608, 9609, 9610, 9611, 9612, 9613, 9614, 9615, 9616, 9617, 9618, 9619, 9620, 9621, 9622, 9623, 9624, 9625, 9626, 9627, 9628, 9629, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9633, 9634, 9635, 9636, 9637, 9638, 9639, 9640, 9641, 9642, 9643, 9644, 9645, 9646, 9647, 9648, 9649, 9650, 9651, 9652, 9653, 9654, 9655, 9656, 9657, 9658, 9659, 9660, 9661, 9662, 9663, 9664, 9665, 9666, 9667, 9668, 9669, 9670, 9671, 9672, 9673, 9674 11 PM – Round 7 9675, 9676, 9677, 9678, 9679, 9680, 9681, 9682, 9683, 9684, 9685, 9686, 9687, 9688, 9689, 9690, 9691, 9692, 9693, 9694, 9695, 9696, 9697, 9698, 9699, 9700, 9701, 9702, 9703, 9704, 9705, 9706, 9707, 9708, 9709, 9710, 9711, 9712, 9713, 9714, 9715, 9716, 9717, 9718, 9719, 9720, 9721, 9722, 9723, 9724, 9725, 9726, 9727, 9728, 9729, 9730, 9731, 9732, 9733, 9734, 9735, 9736, 9737, 9738, 9739, 9740, 9741, 9742, 9743, 9744, 9745, 9746, 9747, 9748, 9749, 9750, 9751, 9752, 9753, 9754, 9755, 9756, 9757, 9758, 9759, 9760, 9761, 9762, 9763, 9764, 9765, 9766, 9767, 9768 Tournament Room Open for Practice 9 AM – Round 8 9769, 9770, 9771, 9772, 9773, 9774, 9775, 9776, 9777, 9778, 9779, 9780, 9781, 9782, 9783, 9784, 9785, 9786, 9787, 9788, 9789, 9790, 9791, 9792, 9793, 9794, 9795, 9796, 9797, 9798, 9799, 9800, 9801, 9802, 9803, 9804, 9805, 9806, 9807, 9808, 9809, 9810, 9811, 9812, 9813, 9814, 9815, 9816, 9817, 9818, 9819, 9820, 9821, 9822, 9823, 9824, 9825, 9826, 9827, 9828, 9829, 9830, 9831, 9832 2 PM – Round 9 9833, 9834, 9835, 9836, 9837, 9838, 9839, 9840, Location* 65th Place 33rd Place } Registration Desk 17th Place 9th Place } Registration Desk 5th Place 3rd Place 2nd Place 1st Place } Finals Room Located at the Top of the Riv 9841, 9842, 9843, 9844, 9845, 9846, 9847, 9848, 9849, 9850, 9851, 9852, 9853, 9854, 9855, 9856, 9857, 9858, 9859, 9860, 9861, 9862, 9863, 9864 7 PM – Round 10 9865, 9866, 9867, 9868, 9869, 9870, 9871, 9872, 9873, 9874, 9875, 9876, 9877, 9878, 9879, 9880 Sunday, August 21 7 AM – 6 PM Tournament Room Open for Practice Select Arenas 8 AM – Round 11 9881, 9882, 9883, 9884, 9885, 9886, 9887, 9888 1 PM – Quarterfinals 9889, 9890, 9891, 9892 Monday, August 22 7 AM – 7:45 AM Main Tournament Room Open for Practice 8 AM – 8:45 AM Top of the Riv Open for Semifinals Practice 9 AM – Semifinals 9893, 9894 Located at the Top of the Riv 2 PM Awards Presentation for 3rd – 5th Places Saturday, August 20 7 AM – 8:30 AM Friday, August 19 7 AM – 7:45 AM $223,900 Prize Money Breakdown Team Shirt Contest & Sportsmanship Awards 3 PM – Finals 9895 Located at the Top of the Riv Immediately Following Finals Awards Presentation Approximately 8 PM for 1st & 2nd Places *Your Team Captain must collect prize money. Unless a completed Team Captain Change Form is presented at Cash Payout, your winnings will not be distributed to anyone other than the Team Captain. 7 N AT I O N A L T E A M CHAMPIONSHIPS 8-Ball Open Division Sunday, August 21 Schedule of Events 8-Ball Open Division Prize Money Breakdown Cash Payout 7 AM – 6 PM Tournament Room Open for Practice Select Arenas 8 AM – 6 PM Team Registration 6 PM – 8 PM Tournament Room Closed (Room Cleaned) 8 PM – 9 PM Team Captains Meeting (Team Captains Only) Main Tournament Room 9 PM – 9:30 PM Opening Ceremony Main Tournament Room 9:30 PM – Round 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114 Monday, August 22 7 AM – 7:45 AM Tournament Room Open for Practice 8 AM – Round 2 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155, 157, 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228 1 PM – Round 3 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 253, 254, 255, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328 6 PM – Round 4 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422 8 11 PM – Round 5 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516 Tuesday, August 23 7 AM – 7:45 AM Tournament Room Open for Practice 8 AM – Round 6 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610 1 PM – Round 7 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662, 663, 665, 666, 667, 669, 670, 671, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 681, 682, 683, 685, 686, 687, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 697, 698, 699, 701, 702, 703, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 713, 714, 715, 717 6 PM – Round 8 718, 719, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 729, 730, 731, 733, 734, 735, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 745, 746, 747, 749, 750, 751, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 761, 762, 763, 765, 766, 767, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 777, 778, 779, 781, 782, 783, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 793, 794, 795, 797, 798, 799, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 809, 810, 811, 813, 814, 815, 817, 818, 819, 820, 821, 822, 823, 825, 826, 827, 829, 830, 831 11 PM – Round 9 833, 834, 835, 836, 837, 838, 839, 841, 842, 843, 845, 846, 847, 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 859, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 873, 874, 875, 877, 878, 879, 881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, 887, 889, 890, 891, 893, 894, 895, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938 These happy winners took home $25,000 last year! Wednesday, August 24 7 AM – 8:30 AM Tournament Room Open for Practice 9 AM – Round 10 939, 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979, 980, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032 2 PM – Round 11 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126 7 PM – Round 12 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1148, 1149, 1150, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1162, 1163, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174, 1175, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1179, 1180, 1181, 1182, 1183, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1187, 1188, 1189, 1190, 1191, 1192, 1193, 1194, 1195, 1196, 1197, 1198, 1199, 1200, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1216, 1217, 1218, 1219, 1220 Thursday, August 25 7 AM – 8:30 AM Tournament Room Open for Practice 9 AM – Round 13 1221, 1222, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1229, 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1239, 1240, 1241, 1242, 1243, 1244, 1245, 1246, 1247, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1261, 1262, 1263, 1264, 1265, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1269, 1270, 1271, 1272, 1273, 1274, 1275, 1276, 1277, 1278, 1279, 1280 2 PM – Round 14 1281, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1288, 1289, 1290, 1291, 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, 1300, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325, 1326, 1327, 1328, 1329, 1330, 1331, 1332, 1333, 1334, 1335, 1336, 1337, 1338, 1339, 1340, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1344 7 PM – Round 15 1345, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1350, 1351, 1352, 1353, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1358, 1359, 1360, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1364, 1365, 1366, 1367, 1368, 1369, 1370, 1371, 1372, 1373, 1374, 1375, 1376 Saturday, August 27 8 AM – 8:45 AM Friday, August 26 7 AM – 8:30 AM Tournament Room Open for Practice 9 AM – Semifinals 1405, 1406 9 AM – Round 16 1377, 1378, 1379, 1380, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1384, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392 2 PM 2 PM – Round 17 1393, 1394, 1395, 1396, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1400 Top of the Riv Open for Semifinals Practice Located at the Top of the Riv Awards Presentation for 3rd – 5th Places Team Shirt Contest & Sportsmanship Awards 7 PM – Quarterfinals 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404 3 PM – Finals 1407 Located at the Top of the Riv Immediately Following Finals Approximately 8 PM Awards Presentation for 1st & 2nd Places $595,750 Prize Money Breakdown Place Award National Qualifier Money Received at Registration 1st $25,000 2nd 15,000 3rd 7,500 5th 5,500 9th 3,500 17th 2,500 33rd 2,000 65th 1,500 129th 1,000 257th-On 350 Remaining Prize Money Received at Cash Payout $350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 $24,650 14,650 7,150 5,150 3,150 2,150 1,650 1,150 650 0 Cash Payout Schedule Friday, August 26 9 AM – 2 PM 9 AM – 2 PM 3 PM – 5 PM 7 PM – 9 PM Location* 129th Place 65th Place 33rd Place 17th Place Saturday, August 27 10 AM – Noon 9th Place Following Award Ceremony (approx. 2 PM) 5th Place 3rd Place Following Award Ceremony (approx. 8 PM) 2nd Place 1st Place } Registration Desk Registration Desk } Finals Room Located at the Top of the Riv *Your Team Captain must collect prize money. Unless a completed Team Captain Change Form is presented at Cash Payout, your winnings will not be distributed to anyone other than the Team Captain. 9 PREREGISTERED CHAMPIONSHIPS Prize Money Breakdowns Rules Round Match Number Time Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Friday, August 19 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Saturday, August 20 Round 10 Round 11 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals 1 PM 4 PM 7 PM 10 PM 1 – 128 129 – 256 257 – 320 321 – 384 9 AM Noon 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM 385 – 448 449 – 512 513 – 576 577 – 640 641 – 672 9 AM Noon 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM 673 – 688 689 – 696 697 – 700 701*– 702* 703* Sunday, August 21 Registration: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Players Meeting: 11:30 AM Match Schedule Schedule of Events Match Schedule Thursday, August 18 Registration: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Players Meeting: 12:30 PM Place Number $/Team Total 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 9th 17th 33rd 65th 1 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 $6,500 $4,000 $1,950 $1,000 $ 500 $ 300 $ 150 $ 100 $6,500 $4,000 $3,900 $4,000 $4,000 $4,800 $4,800 $6,400 Time Match Number Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Monday, August 22 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Tuesday, August 23 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Quarterfinals Wednesday, August 24 Semifinals Finals Noon 4 PM 8 PM 3001 – 3064 3065 – 3128 3129 – 3192 9 AM 1 PM 5 PM 9 PM 3193 – 3256 3257 – 3320 3321 – 3352 3353 – 3384 9 AM 1 PM 5 PM 9 PM 3385 – 3416 3417 – 3432 3433 – 3440 3441 – 3444 10 AM 3 PM 3445*– 3446* 3447* *Matches to be played in Finals Arena - Located at the Top of the Riv. Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals Prize Money Breakdown Prize Money Breakdown *Matches to be played in Finals Arena - Located at the Top of the Riv. Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals Round Place Number $/Team Total 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 9th 17th 33th 1 1 2 4 8 16 32 $10,000 $ 5,000 $ 2,400 $ 1,200 $ 575 $ 275 $ 150 $10,000 $ 5,000 $ 4,800 $ 4,800 $ 4,600 $ 4,400 $ 4,800 100% Payback of Entry Fees Top 25% Prize Money Based on Total Entries 100% Payback of Entry Fees Top 33% Prize Money Based on Total Entries All Preregistered Championships located in APA MiniMania Room Cash Payout will be available in the MiniMania Room immediately after your final match has been scored. The deadline to collect your prize money is 4 AM Saturday morning, August 27. SM Match Number Time Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Thursday, August 25 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Quarterfinals Friday, August 26 Semifinals Finals 11 AM 1:30 PM 4 PM 6:30 PM 9 PM 9001 – 9064 9065 – 9128 9129 – 9160 9161 – 9224 9225 – 9256 11 AM 1:30 PM 4 PM 6:30 PM 9 PM 9257 – 9288 9289 – 9320 9321 – 9336 9337 – 9344 9345 – 9348 1 PM 4 PM Prize Money Breakdown Place Number $/Team Total 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 9th 17th 33rd 1 1 2 4 8 16 32 $5,000 $3,000 $ 900 $ 450 $ 250 $ 150 $ 100 $5,000 $3,000 $1,800 $1,800 $2,000 $2,400 $3,200 100% Payback of Entry Fees Top 33% Prize Money Based on Total Entries Thursday, August 25 Registration: 8 AM – 11 AM Players Meeting: 11:30 AM Round Match Number Time Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Friday, August 26 Round 7 Round 8 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals Noon 1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6 PM 7:30 PM 8401 – 8432 8433 – 8448 8449 – 8464 8465 – 8480 8481 – 8488 8489 – 8496 Noon 2 PM 4 PM 6 PM 8:30 PM 8497 – 8500 8501 – 8504 8505 – 8508 8509*– 8510* 8511* *Matches to be played in Finals Arena - Located at the Top of the Riv. Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals 9349*– 9350* 9351* *Matches to be played in Finals Arena - Located at the Top of the Riv. Trophy Presentation Immediately Following Finals 10 Match Schedule Round SM Prize Money Breakdown Match Schedule Wednesday, August 24 Registration: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Players Meeting: 10:30 AM Place Number $/Player Total 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 9th 1 1 2 4 8 $1,700 $ 800 $ 400 $ 225 $ 150 $1,700 $ 800 $ 800 $ 900 $1,200 100% Payback of Entry Fees Top 30% Prize Money Based on Total Entries Join these previous Champions in the Winners Circle! Preregistered Championships General Rules 1. For participation in the Preregistered Championships, you must have entered and paid the entry fee prior to the deadline of June 28, 2011. 2. Table fee is $1 per game. 3. There is an enforced casual dress code. Any player that the APA considers inappropriately dressed will be asked to change. 4. 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/player if, in APA’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, one (1) or more players are deemed to be playing at a skill level below his or her true ability (8-Ball Doubles & 9-Ball Doubles), or the player is deemed to be playing at a skill level below his or her true ability (Wheelchair Challenge). 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. (DOES NOT APPLY TO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP) 5. Any player entering or participating under fraudulent circumstances will be disqualified. 6. 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. 7. The APA has the authority, at its sole discretion, to make modifications to the rules, format, or any other aspect of the Event. 8. 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. 9. Recording and Reproduction: I consent to the taping (audio and video), and/or photographing of my participation in this Event, and grant the APA and all other sponsors the right to use and reproduce my name, voice, and likeness in any and all photographs and video reproductions taken or made of myself for any purpose whatsoever. I release the APA and all other sponsors, their employees, agents, successors and assigns from any liability whatsoever for such use and reproduction of my name, voice, and likeness. I agree that the photographs, videos and any sound tracks taken or made of me are the exclusive property of the APA and/or all other sponsors, and I waive any right of inspection or review. 10. If this Event is cancelled, for any reason, I understand that my only remedy is a refund of my entry fee. 11. Roster changes will not be accepted at the tournament site in Las Vegas. 8-Ball Doubles Supplemental Rules (in addition to General Rules) Masters 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. 1. The Entry Fee is $150 per team. There will be no refunds to entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including no-shows. 2. Players may only participate on one team. 2. Teams entering this Event can be any combination of men or women, up to a maximum of 4 players allowed on the roster. Teams choose any 3 of the 4 team members to participate in each match. 3. Each player must have at least twenty actual APA League match scores in the 8-Ball format to participate. 4. You must be on an active (Summer Session) APA roster in the 8-Ball format or on an 8-Ball Doubles Division roster. 5. APA rules apply. 6. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no refunds to entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including no-shows. 7. The Event is a modified single elimination tournament. Maximum field is 384. (Size of board will be based on number of entries.) 8. Matches are played according to an APA 8-Ball Doubles Championship Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event. 9. Players alternate shots, not turns. 10. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is allowed. 3. Players must have at least ten scores in 8-Ball and/or 9-Ball. A combination of scores from the two formats is allowed. If players are participating on a Masters Division roster, it is not required that they have at least 10 scores. 4. Players must have played at least four times in the Spring Session in the League area the team represents. Matches played can be in either the standard 8-Ball or 9-Ball format or on a Masters Division. 5. Players must be on an active (Summer Session) APA roster in either the standard 8-Ball or 9-Ball format or on a Masters Division roster to be eligible to qualify to compete in the APA Masters Championship. 6. Players may only participate on one team. 7. All players must be from the same League area. 9-Ball Doubles Supplemental Rules 8. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. (in addition to General Rules) 9. The Event is a modified single elimination tournament. Maximum field is 256. (Size of board will be based on number of entries.) 1. Teams entering this Event can be any combination of men or women, with a total combined Skill Level limit of 10. 10. Coaching is not allowed. (No time-outs.) 2. Players may only participate on one team. 11. There is no skill level limit. 3. Each player must have at least twenty actual APA League match scores in the 9-Ball format to participate. 12. U.S. Amateur rules and format apply, with the exceptions listed in these rules. Please consult your Official APA Masters Rules to review both 8-Ball and 9-Ball game rules. 4. You must be on an active (Summer Session) APA roster in the 9-Ball format or on a 9-Ball Doubles Division roster. 5. APA rules apply. 6. The Entry Fee is $100 per team. There will be no refunds to entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including no-shows. 7. The Event is a modified single elimination tournament. Maximum field is 192. (Size of board will be based on number of entries.) 8. Matches are played according to an APA 9-Ball Doubles Championship Handicap Race Chart that will be provided at the Event. 9. Players alternate shots, not turns. 10. One coaching time-out per team, per game, is allowed. 13. Sudden Death will be implemented 2 hours and 15 minutes into a match. Each team match must be in the 3rd individual match by the 2-hours-and-15-minutes mark, or all subsequent matches become a one game race. 14. Race-to-7 (8 games of 9-Ball and 5 games of 8-Ball). 15. Players will earn one point for each individual match won. The first team to win 2 out of 3 matches wins the team match. 16. A forfeited individual player match is worth 1 point. 17. Players start by lagging. The winner of the lag has the choice of game (8-Ball or 9-Ball) or the break. Once the format has been chosen, the entire set of that format must be completed before moving to the next format, or 7 games have been won. 18. Whoever wins the lag is listed first (on top). List team number, last name and first initial (from the team roster). SM Wheelchair Challenge Supplemental Rules (in addition to General Rules) 1. Each player must have at least twenty actual APA League match scores in the 8-Ball format to participate. 2. You must be on an active (Summer Session) APA roster in the 8-Ball format. 3. APA rules apply. 4. The Entry Fee is $100 per participant. There will be no refunds to entrants who are disqualified for any reason, including no-shows. 5. The Event is a modified single elimination tournament. Maximum field is 64. (Size of board will be based on number of entries.) 6. Matches are played according to an APA Wheelchair Challenge Handicap Race Chart provided at the Event. 7. Coaching is not allowed. (No time-outs). 19. A player has won the game in 8-Ball when all the balls of his numerical group have been pocketed, and he has legally pocketed the 8-ball in a properly marked pocket without scratching. Note: You cannot play the 8-ball at the same time you play the last ball of your category. The 8-ball must be a separate shot. 20. On the shot immediately following a legal break in 9-Ball, the shooter may play a push-out. On a push-out, the cue ball is not required to contact any object ball or any rail. The player must announce his intention of playing a push-out before the shot, or the shot is considered to be a normal shot. Any ball pocketed on a push-out does not count and is spotted. Following a legal pushout, the incoming player is permitted to shoot from that position or to pass the shot back to the player who pushed-out. A push-out is not considered to be a foul as long as no rule is violated. An illegal push-out is penalized according to the type of foul committed. 21. The Masters scoresheet has a separate box created for each game. Indicate who won the game by marking an “X” in either the upper or lower block. The upper block is for the player listed first (on top) and the lower block is for the opponent. 22. The total number of games won by each player is recorded in the “Score” block. 23. Indicate who won or lost the match with a “W” or “L” in the “W-L” block. 11 S P E C I A L E V E N T S Dr. Cue Artistic Pool Championship • $5 entry fee per preliminary round. • Players may enter as many times as they like. Dr. Cue Artistic Pool Championship Dr. Cue Exhibitions Ultimate Trick Shot Challenge • $200 guaranteed 1st Place prize money to be awarded. • For more information, speak with Tom or Marty Rossman in Capri 103-104. PRELIMINARIES Tuesday, August 23 10 AM – 12 PM 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM 7 PM – 9 PM Capri 103-104 Capri 103-104 Capri 103-104 Wednesday, August 24 10 AM – 11:30 PM Capri 103-104 4 PM – 5:30 PM Capri 103-104 7 PM – 9 PM Capri 103-104 Thursday, August 25 10 AM – 1 PM 2 PM – 5 PM Capri 103-104 Capri 103-104 FINALS Friday, August 26 10 AM – 2 PM Capri 103-104 Times subject to change. Dr. Cue Exhibition Times Thursday, August 18 7 PM – 9 PM Capri 103-104 Friday, August 19 12:30 PM – 2 PM 5:30 PM – 7 PM Capri 103-104 Capri 103-104 Saturday, August 20 8 PM Pool Party Sunday, August 21 2 PM – 3 PM 5:30 PM – 7 PM Top of the Riv Capri 103-104 Monday, August 22 11 AM – 12:30 PM 2 PM – 3 PM Capri 103-104 Top of the Riv Tuesday, August 23 12:30 PM – 2 PM 5 PM – 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 24 12 PM – 1 PM Capri 103-104 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Capri 103-104 Thursday, August 25 8 PM Pool Party Friday, August 26 3:30 PM – 5 PM 7 PM – 8:30 PM Capri 103-104 Capri 103-104 Saturday, August 27 2 PM – 3 PM Top of the Riv Times subject to change. 12 Capri 103-104 Capri 103-104 2011 Ultimate Trick Shot Championship The 2011 Ultimate Trick Shot Championship brings together the top trick shot artists in the world. Format Schedule Location – Capri 103-104 Friday, August 19 Time 7:30 PM 9 PM 10:30 PM Match 1 (Flight A) Andy Segal vs. Paul Danno Florian Kohler vs. Abram Diaz Andy Segal vs. Bruce Barthelette Match 2 (Flight B) Jamey Gray vs. Dave Nangle Gordon Hedges vs. Steve Markle Jamey Gray vs. Tim Chin Saturday, August 20 • Players will alternate selecting shots. Each player will select eight shots in every match. Time 11:30 AM 1 PM 2:30 PM 7:30 PM 9 PM 10:30 PM • Players will get three attempts per shot, and be awarded one point for making the shot on any attempt. Sunday, August 21 • This tournament will be round-robin format, advancing the top players from each flight into a single elimination playoff round. Players will continue to advance in this round until one player is left. • Players will lag for choice of first shot. • After a player selects a shot, his opponent will also receive three attempts and gain one point for a successful make on any of those attempts. • When it is a player's turn to select a shot, any shot may be chosen. Players Time 11:30 AM 1 PM 2:30 PM 7:30 PM 9 PM 10:30 PM Match 1 Paul Danno vs. Florian Kohler Bruce Barthelette vs. Abram Diaz Andy Segal vs. Florian Kohler Bruce Barthelette vs. Paul Danno Andy Segal vs. Abram Diaz Bruce Barthelette vs. Florian Kohler Match 1 Paul Danno vs. Abram Diaz Andy Segal vs. Tim Chin Bruce Barthelette vs. Dave Nangle Paul Danno vs. Dave Nangle Abram Diaz vs. Gordon Hedges Jamey Gray vs. Paul Danno Bruce Barthelette Gordon Hedges Monday, August 22 Tim Chin Florian Kohler Paul Danno Steve Markle Abram Diaz Dave Nangle Jamey Gray Andy Segal Time 1 PM 2:30 PM 4 PM 5:30 PM Match 2 Dave Nangle vs. Gordon Hedges Tim Chin vs. Steve Markle Jamey Gray vs. Gordon Hedges Tim Chin vs. Dave Nangle Jamey Gray vs. Steve Markle Tim Chin vs. Gordon Hedges Match 2 Dave Nangle vs. Steve Markle Florian Kohler vs. Gordon Hedges Abram Diaz vs. Jamey Gray Andy Segal vs. Steve Markle Bruce Barthelette vs. Tim Chin Florian Kohler vs. Steve Markle Match 1 Quarterfinals (2 matches) Semifinals (2 matches) Finals Awards / FREE ADMISSION / 13 MINIMANIA MiniMania General Rules • You must be a current APA member to register for any tournament. Rules Schedule of Events Frequently Asked Questions • All participants must have ten (10) actual League scores in one format within the last two years (either 8-Ball or 9-Ball). (5 scores in 8-Ball and 5 scores in 9-Ball will not be considered 10 scores.) • If a player has the required 10 scores in 8-Ball they may participate in a 9-Ball MiniMania Event, however their skill level will be raised one level (8Ball skill level is a 4, the 9-Ball skill level is a 5, except skill level 7s must compete as 9s). 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. • Any member who is currently suspended • A player with the 10 required scores in in their local area, or has a national 9-Ball may participate in an 8-Ball suspension, will not be allowed to MiniMania Event, however their skill level participate in these events. will be raised one level (9-Ball skill level • Your current APA membership card is is a 4, the 8-Ball skill level is a 5). required. Any player who does not have • If a player has 10 scores—but not within a membership card may obtain a the past two years—in either format temporary card at the MiniMania Control they will have to play at one skill level Table for $5. higher than their established skill level. • There is a 24-hour event registration • In order to conduct a fair and equal window. tournament for all APA players, APA must • Photo identification is required during ensure that all participants are playing at play and again at cash payout. Registration for MiniMania events begins Thursday, August 18 at 8 AM. • Only the person entering an event may register. No one may register for you. NO EXCEPTIONS. • Both partners must be present to register for any Doubles event. • You will have only a 15-minute grace period after your match is called or you will forfeit. • You will have up to 15 minutes prior to the event to sell your entry. NO EXCEPTIONS. All sales must be made through the MiniMania control table. • All tournaments are Single Elimination. • All tournaments are 100% payback of entry fees. Winnings must be collected prior to the close of MiniMania on Saturday, early morning, or they will be forfeited. • All APA rules are in effect at all times. • Dress code will be enforced. • NO GAMBLING! • No refunds of entry fees. • Tables are $1 per game. • All MiniMania events are cash only. Credit Cards are not accepted. Registration continues The first MiniMania event begins Thursday, August 18 approximately 20 hours at 7:30 PM and continues nearly round-the-clock until each day until 4 AM. the last event on Saturday, August 27 at 12:30 AM. All Tournament Events subject to change based on participation. Frequently Asked Questions Q Are the MiniMania events 100% payback? A Yes. Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A 14 Q What is the deadline to collect my A You can get a temporary prize money? replacement card at the MiniMania control table; there is a $5 A All uncollected cash payout will replacement fee. be forfeited if not picked up by Where do I report for a MiniMania 4 AM Saturday morning, August 27. event? Q Where do I register for my Preregistered Event? When do I report for my next match? The podium in the MiniMania Q event room. We will call your name as soon as A Preregistered Event participants A must register at the Preregistered you get an opponent. What time should I arrive for my Event table located to the MiniMania event? Q Can I sell a MiniMania slot? immediate right of the MiniMania 15 minutes before the event starts. A Yes, up to 15 minutes prior to control table. the event. How far in advance can I sign up Q Can I sign up for a Preregistered Event for a MiniMania event? Q Is Scotch Doubles alternate shot? onsite? There is a 24-hour window. A Yes. A No, Preregistered Event slots are handled locally prior to the National Can I play in two MiniMania events Q Can I play in a 9-Ball event if I only Tournament; ask your Local League at the same time? have scores in 8-Ball? Operator for more information. No. A Yes, however your skill level will be one level higher. When and where can I collect my prize money? Q I lost or misplaced my APA membership card, can I get a At the MiniMania control table new one? immediately after your scoresheet has been scanned. MINIMANIA Time Event Entrants Format Skill Level Fee Thursday, August 18 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 1 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 2 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 3 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 4 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 9-Ball 7-8-9 5 16 6 32 7 16 8-Ball 4-5 8 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 9 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 10 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 8-Ball Doubles Limit 11 $20 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 12 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 15 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 16 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 17 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 11:30 PM 18 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 19 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 20 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 21 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 MIDNIGHT 22 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 1 AM 23 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 24 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 25 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 26 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 27 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 Time Event Entrants Format Skill Level Fee 16 8-Ball 4-5 $10 100 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 16 8-Ball 6 $20 101 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 51 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 102 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 52 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 103 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 53 32 $20 104 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 54 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 105 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 55 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 106 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 56 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 107 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 57 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 58 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 Saturday, August 20 59 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 8:30 AM 108 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 60 16 8-Ball 4-5 $10 109 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 61 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 110 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 62 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 111 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 63 16 9-Ball 5 $20 64 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 65 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 66 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 9-Ball Doubles Limit 11 1 AM 9:30 AM 112 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 113 32 8-Ball 6-7 $50 114 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 4-5 $20 115 16 8-Ball 4 $20 67 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 68 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 69 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 70 16 8-Ball 4 71 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 72 32 73 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 74 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 75 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 124 16 9-Ball 8-9 $20 76 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 11:30 AM 125 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 $20 8-Ball Scotch Limit 13 Doubles (LO & Player) 116 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 117 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 $20 118 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 10:30 AM 119 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 $40 120 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 10 AM 11 AM 121 16 122 16 Ladies Only 8-Ball 4-5 $20 123 16 $20 9-Ball 5 $20 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 77 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $50 29 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 126 16 8-Ball 6-7 78 8 9-Ball 6 $20 127 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 79 32 9-Ball Mixed Doubles Limit 9 $20 128 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 80 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 129 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 130 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 12:30 PM 131 16 8-Ball 5 $20 132 16 9-Ball 4 $20 133 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 1 PM 134 32 9-Ball Mixed Limit 9 Scotch Doubles $20 135 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 1:30 PM 136 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 137 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 31 8 8 9-Ball 9-Ball Any SL Any SL $20 8:30 PM $20 Friday, August 19 9:30 AM Skill Level Fee 28 30 8 AM Format 50 $20 10:30 PM 14 Event Entrants 12:30 PM 49 $20 $20 11 13 Time SCHEDULE 32 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 33 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 34 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 35 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 36 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 37 32 38 16 8-Ball Doubles Limit 9 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 39 16 9-Ball 5 $20 40 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 10:30 AM 41 16 Seniors Only (55+) 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 81 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 82 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 83 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 84 16 8-Ball 6 $20 85 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 86 8 8-Ball 2-3 $20 10:30 PM 87 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 88 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 89 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 90 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 91 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 11:30 PM 92 16 8-Ball 9:30 PM NOON 138 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 139 16 9-Ball 6 $20 $20 140 16 9-Ball 7 $20 2-3 $20 141 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 142 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 2 PM 42 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 93 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 43 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 94 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 143 16 8-Ball 2-3 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 144 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 145 32 8-Ball 4-5 $20 2:30 PM 44 16 8-Ball 7 $20 95 11:30 AM 45 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 96 46 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 MIDNIGHT 97 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 146 16 8-Ball 5 $20 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 147 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 47 16 8-Ball 5 $20 98 48 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 99 3:30 PM 15 MINIMANIA Time Event Entrants SCHEDULE Format Skill Level Fee Saturday, August 20 continued 4 PM 4:30 PM 5 PM 5:30 PM 6 PM 6:30 PM 7 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM 10 PM Skill Level Fee Time Event Entrants Format 5:30 PM MIDNIGHT 197 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 245 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 198 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 246 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 4 $20 149 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 199 16 9-Ball 6 $20 247 16 9-Ball 3 $20 150 16 8-Ball 6 $20 12:30 AM 200 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 248 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 151 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 201 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 249 32 152 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 202 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 153 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 203 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 250 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 251 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 252 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 253 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 2-3 $20 254 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 255 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 256 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 9 Scotch Doubles $20 257 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 1 AM 154 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 204 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 155 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 205 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 156 16 9-Ball 6 $20 206 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 157 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 207 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 208 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 158 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 159 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 160 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 11 Scotch Doubles $40 161 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 162 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 163 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 164 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 165 16 9-Ball 5 $20 166 16 8-Ball 6 $20 167 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 168 16 9-Ball 169 16 8-Ball 170 16 171 16 172 16 173 32 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 210 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 211 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 212 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 213 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 214 32 8-Ball Limit 9 Mixed Doubles $20 $20 215 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 6-7-8-9 $20 216 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 3-4 $20 265 217 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 9-Ball 4-5 $20 10:30 PM 266 10:30 AM 218 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 267 16 219 16 8-Ball 3 $20 8-Ball 4-5 $20 220 16 9-Ball 7 $20 8-Ball Limit 13 Scotch Doubles 9-Ball 4 $20 8-Ball 4-5 $20 176 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 178 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 179 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 8-Ball 3-4 9:30 AM $40 16 16 7:30 PM 16 175 16 7 PM 8:30 PM Sunday, August 21 8 AM 6:30 PM 209 181 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 182 16 8-Ball 6 $20 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $10 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 16 8-Ball 6 $20 8-Ball 6-7 $20 268 16 9-Ball 4 $20 269 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 6 $20 16 9-Ball 5 $20 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 224 8 8-Ball 4 $20 273 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 225 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 MIDNIGHT 274 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 12:30 PM 226 32 $20 275 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 227 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 12:30 AM 276 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 228 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 277 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 229 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 6-7 $20 278 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 279 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 280 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 281 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 282 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 283 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 284 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 1:30 PM 9-Ball Scotch Limit 13 Doubles (LO & Player) $20 191 11 PM 263 264 272 4-5-6 190 10 PM 11:30 PM 271 9-Ball 16 $20 $20 16 189 4-5-6 6-7-8-9 231 9-Ball 9-Ball 9-Ball $20 16 16 16 1-2-3 10:30 PM 188 $20 262 223 9-Ball 6-7 5-6 8-Ball 16 8-Ball 8-Ball 16 184 16 $20 16 270 $20 187 16 Ladies Only 8-Ball 4-5 261 $20 5-6 $20 260 9:30 PM $20 8-Ball 5 $20 4-5 16 8-Ball $20 3-4 4-5 230 16 1-2-3 8-Ball 9-Ball $20 186 9-Ball 16 8-Ball 4-5-6 $20 8 259 16 9-Ball 4-5 258 9 PM 16 16 8-Ball 1 AM 232 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 233 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 234 16 8-Ball 5 $20 5 $20 235 16 9-Ball 6 $20 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 236 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 Monday, August 22 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 237 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 8 AM 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 238 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 192 16 8-Ball 4 $20 239 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 193 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 240 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 11:30 PM 194 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 241 16 8-Ball 4-5 195 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 242 16 8-Ball 2-3 196 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 243 16 8-Ball 6-7 $50 244 16 9-Ball 4 $20 16 $40 221 183 16 9-Ball Mixed Limit 11 Scotch Doubles 11:30 AM 222 $20 185 11 PM Skill Level Fee 9-Ball 180 9:30 PM Format 16 177 9 PM Event Entrants 148 174 8:30 PM Time 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 285 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 286 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 287 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 288 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 $20 289 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 $10 290 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 291 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 292 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 8:30 AM 9:30 AM MINIMANIA Time Event Entrants Format 293 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 294 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 10:30 AM 295 32 296 16 8-Ball 7 $50 297 16 9-Ball 4-5 11:30 AM 298 16 8-Ball 299 16 300 16 301 12:30 PM 302 1:30 PM 2 PM 3 PM 3:30 PM 4 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7 PM 8 PM Event Entrants 341 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 11:30 AM 389 16 8-Ball 3-4 8:30 PM 342 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 390 16 8-Ball 6-7 343 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 391 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 392 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 393 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 $40 Format Skill Level Fee Time Event Entrants Format Skill Level Fee $20 $20 344 8 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 345 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 346 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 394 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 4-5 $20 347 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 12:30 PM 395 16 8-Ball 5 $20 8-Ball 6 $20 348 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 396 16 9-Ball 4 $20 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 349 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 9-Ball 4-5-6 8 8-Ball 6-7 $20 350 16 8-Ball 3 $20 16 8-Ball 9:30 PM 10 PM NOON 1 PM 397 16 398 32 9-Ball Limit 11 Mixed Doubles $20 $20 4-5 $20 351 16 9-Ball 7 $20 16 Ladies Only 8-Ball 2-3 $20 10:30 PM 352 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 399 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 304 16 8-Ball 5 $20 353 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 400 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 305 16 9-Ball 5 $20 354 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 401 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 306 16 Seniors Only (55+) 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 402 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 307 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 308 8 8-Ball 4-5 $20 309 32 16 9-Ball Scotch Limit 11 Doubles 8-Ball 3-4 $20 11 PM 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 312 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 313 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 314 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 315 16 9-Ball 4 $20 316 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 317 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 318 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 355 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 356 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 357 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 11:30 PM 358 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 359 16 9-Ball 5 $20 360 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 MIDNIGHT 361 16 8-Ball 3 $20 362 16 8-Ball 4 $20 $20 311 $50 6 $20 405 16 9-Ball 7 $20 406 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 407 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 408 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 409 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 410 32 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 4-5 $20 4 $20 411 16 8-Ball 5 $20 412 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 413 16 9-Ball 4 $20 365 1 AM 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 367 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 414 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 415 16 8-Ball 6 $20 416 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 $20 417 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 418 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 419 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 420 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 421 16 9-Ball 6 $20 422 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 423 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 8-Ball Mixed Limit 13 Scotch Doubles $40 368 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 369 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 8-Ball 4-5 $20 321 16 8-Ball 6 $50 322 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 323 16 8-Ball 4 $20 324 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 Tuesday, August 23 325 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 8:30 AM 326 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 327 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 5-6 $20 370 8 9-Ball Any SL 371 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 372 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 373 32 374 16 9-Ball Limit 13 Scotch Doubles 8-Ball 4-5 $40 375 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 376 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 377 32 8-Ball 6-7 $50 378 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 4-5 $20 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 329 16 9-Ball 7 $20 330 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 331 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 332 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 379 16 8-Ball 4 $20 333 16 8-Ball 5 $20 380 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 334 32 10 AM 381 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 382 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 10:30 AM 383 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 336 8 8-Ball 3-4 $20 384 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 337 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 385 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 338 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 386 16 Ladies Only 8-Ball 4-5 11 AM 4:30 PM 5 PM 5:30 PM $20 328 9:30 AM 4 PM 366 16 $20 8-9 8-Ball 320 6 9-Ball 9-Ball 9-Ball $20 9-Ball 3:30 PM 16 16 16 6 16 2:30 PM 403 404 16 9-Ball $20 2 PM 363 16 9-Ball Scotch Limit 9 Doubles (LO & Player) 1:30 PM 12:30 AM 364 319 335 7:30 PM 8-Ball Scotch Limit 11 Doubles Time 303 310 2:30 PM Skill Level Fee SCHEDULE 6 PM 6:30 PM 7 PM 7:30 PM $20 339 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 387 16 9-Ball 5 $20 340 32 8-Ball Mixed Doubles Limit 11 $20 388 16 9-Ball 8-9 $20 8 PM 424 16 425 32 426 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 427 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 428 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 429 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 430 16 9-Ball 5 $20 431 16 8-Ball 6 $20 432 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 433 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 434 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 435 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 8-Ball 4-5 $20 436 16 437 32 8-Ball Mixed Limit 9 Scotch Doubles 17 $40 MINIMANIA Time Event Entrants SCHEDULE Format Skill Level Fee Time Tuesday, August 23 continued 438 8:30 PM 9 PM 9:30 PM 10 PM 16 9-Ball 4 Event Entrants Format 485 9-Ball Skill Level Fee Time Event Entrants Format Skill Level Fee $20 535 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 536 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 537 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 16 $20 11:30 AM 486 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 439 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 487 5 440 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 488 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 12:30 AM 538 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 8 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 539 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 441 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 489 442 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 12:30 PM 490 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 540 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 $20 491 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 541 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 492 16 9-Ball 4 $20 542 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 443 16 8-Ball 4-5 444 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 445 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 446 16 8-Ball 6 $20 1:30 PM 493 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 543 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 494 16 8-Ball 4 $20 1 AM 544 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 545 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 447 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 495 448 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 496 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 546 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 497 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 547 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 498 32 $20 548 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 4-5 $20 Thursday, August 25 8 AM 449 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 450 16 8-Ball 5 $20 2:30 PM 9-Ball Doubles Limit 9 451 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 499 10:30 PM 452 16 9-Ball 5 $20 500 8 8-Ball 453 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 501 16 9-Ball 7 $20 549 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 550 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 $20 3:30 PM 454 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 502 455 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 503 16 8-Ball 5 $20 551 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 456 16 8-Ball 4 $20 504 8 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 552 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 457 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 505 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 553 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 11:30 PM 458 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 506 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 554 16 $20 8-Ball 6 $20 Seniors Only (55+) 9-Ball 4-5-6 16 11 PM 4:30 PM 459 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 507 460 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 508 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 555 16 8-Ball 4 $20 509 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 556 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 16 8-Ball 4-5-6 $20 557 32 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 558 16 8-Ball 4-5 9-Ball Mixed Limit 13 Scotch Doubles $40 559 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 560 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 MIDNIGHT 461 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 5:30 PM 462 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 510 463 16 9-Ball 6 $20 511 12:30 AM 464 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 465 1 AM 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 466 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 467 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 468 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 469 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 470 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 471 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 472 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Wednesday, August 24 8 AM 9:30 AM 473 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 474 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 475 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 9:30 PM 512 16 513 32 $20 8-Ball 2-3 $20 561 16 9-Ball 5 515 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 562 16 8-Ball 6-7 516 16 9-Ball 6 $20 563 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 517 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 564 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 518 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 565 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 519 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 566 16 9-Ball 4 $20 520 32 $20 567 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 568 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 $20 8-Ball Scotch Limit 11 Doubles (LO & Player) NOON 1 PM $20 521 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 569 16 8-Ball 4 522 16 Seniors Only (55+) 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 570 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 571 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 572 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 573 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 574 16 8-Ball 6 $50 575 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 576 32 9-Ball Limit 9 Scotch Doubles $40 577 16 523 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 16 8-Ball 6 $20 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 477 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 525 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 $20 526 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 527 8 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 10:30 PM 528 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 8-Ball Scotch Limit 11 Doubles Ladies Only $40 16 476 32 8-Ball Limit 11 Mixed Doubles 514 524 478 10 AM 11 AM 479 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 4-5 $20 529 16 8-Ball 5 $20 480 16 8-Ball 4 $20 530 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 481 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 531 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 10:30 AM 482 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 532 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 483 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 11:30 PM 533 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 484 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 534 16 8-Ball 4 $20 18 9 AM 2 PM 3 PM 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 578 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 4 PM 579 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 580 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 4:30 PM 581 16 8-Ball 6 $20 582 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $50 MINIMANIA Time Event Entrants 583 16 8-Ball 2-3 5 PM 584 16 8-Ball 4-5 585 16 9-Ball 6 $20 586 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 587 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 5:30 PM 6 PM 6:30 PM 7 PM 8 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 10 PM Format Skill Level Fee Time Event Entrants Format Skill Level Fee $20 633 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 $20 634 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 Friday, August 26 8 AM 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 636 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 588 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 589 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 590 16 Ladies Only 8-Ball 5-6 $20 638 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 591 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 639 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 592 16 9-Ball 5 $20 593 16 8-Ball 4 $20 594 32 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 595 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 596 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 597 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 598 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 8:30 AM 9 AM 637 640 641 10 AM 16 32 16 8-Ball 6-7 8-Ball Limit 9 Mixed Doubles 8-Ball 4-5 $20 607 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 608 16 8-Ball 5 $20 609 16 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 6-7 $20 $20 652 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 16 8-Ball 5 654 16 8-Ball 3 $20 655 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 612 16 9-Ball 8-9 $50 658 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 613 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 659 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 614 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 660 32 $20 615 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 616 16 8-Ball 4 $20 16 617 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 618 16 8-Ball 11:30 PM 619 16 620 16 8-Ball 9-Ball 8-Ball 6 4-5-6 6-7 $20 16 9-Ball 1-2-3 $10 $20 663 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 5 $20 664 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $50 8-Ball 5-6 $20 665 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 666 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 621 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 667 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 622 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 668 16 8-Ball 4 $20 MIDNIGHT 623 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 624 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 625 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 12:30 AM 626 16 9-Ball 4-5-6 $20 627 16 9-Ball 7-8-9 $20 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 631 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 632 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 $20 8-Ball Scotch Limit 13 Doubles (LO & Player) $40 16 8-Ball $20 $20 9:30 PM 10 PM 16 32 699 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 700 16 8-Ball 7 $20 701 16 9-Ball 4 $20 702 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 703 16 8-Ball 6 $20 704 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 705 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 706 16 8-Ball 6 $20 707 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 9-Ball Limit 11 Scotch Doubles $20 $20 708 16 Ladies Only 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 709 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 710 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 711 16 8-Ball 3-4 $20 10:30 PM 712 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 713 16 9-Ball 4-5 $20 714 16 9-Ball 6-7-8-9 $20 715 16 8-Ball 2-3 $20 716 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 717 16 8-Ball 5-6 $20 11:30 PM 718 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 719 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 720 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 11 PM 670 16 32 Ladies Only 9-Ball Limit 9 Scotch Doubles $40 672 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 721 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 673 16 8-Ball 6-7 $20 722 8 8-Ball Any SL $20 8-9 $50 12:30 AM 723 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 9-Ball 6 9 PM 697 698 671 16 9-Ball 6-7 8:30 PM $20 662 630 Any SL $20 12:30 PM 657 $20 Seniors Only (55+) 8-Ball 7-8-9 $20 Any SL $20 8 PM 5-6 8-Ball $20 1-2-3 $40 8-Ball 8 4-5-6 9-Ball 9-Ball 8-Ball Mixed Limit 11 Scotch Doubles 16 629 9-Ball 16 $20 10:30 PM 611 1 AM 16 6 656 $20 690 6:30 PM 9-Ball $20 1-2-3 $20 16 3-4-5 9-Ball 3-4 696 9-Ball 16 8-Ball $20 16 628 16 $20 $20 3 PM 689 5-6 5-6 669 $20 6-7 3-4-5 2:30 PM $20 5 8-Ball 9-Ball 2 PM 4-5 8-Ball 8-Ball 8-Ball 1:30 PM 8-Ball 16 16 16 661 16 688 16 610 11 PM 687 6 PM 694 16 1 PM $20 695 650 NOON 3 7:30 PM 11:30 AM 651 653 8-Ball $20 32 $20 16 7 649 6-7 $20 686 8-Ball $20 8-Ball $20 4-5-6 16 $20 16 4 9-Ball 32 4-5 606 8-Ball 16 693 5-6 $20 16 685 7 PM 9-Ball $20 684 $20 8-Ball 6 $20 4-5 16 4-5-6 $20 6-7 8-Ball 16 9-Ball 4-5 8-Ball 16 648 8-Ball 8-Ball 16 16 647 16 32 683 692 $40 16 682 $20 32 605 $20 $20 601 604 6-7-8-9 7-8-9 10:30 AM 646 11 AM 9-Ball 1-2-3 $20 $20 16 9-Ball $20 4 $20 681 Seniors Only (55+) 9-Ball 3-4 9-Ball $20 4 16 644 4-5-6 16 6-7 9-Ball 16 643 9-Ball 603 8-Ball 16 $20 8-Ball $20 16 680 5 16 16 5-6 679 9-Ball 642 16 8-Ball 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Skill Level Fee 691 600 16 Format $20 599 602 Event Entrants $20 645 8-Ball Doubles Limit 13 Time 5 PM 635 SCHEDULE 3:30 PM 674 675 16 9-Ball 5 $20 724 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 4 PM 676 16 8-Ball 2-3 $10 725 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 8 9-Ball Any SL $20 677 16 8-Ball 4-5 $20 726 678 16 9-Ball 3-4-5 $20 727 19 SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 7/26/11 9:06 AM Page 20 Meet the One and Only Wednesday, August 24 Free Challenge Matches 2 PM – 3 PM (Capri 103-104) Thursday, August 25 Free Autograph Signing 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Pool Party) OR Stop by the Black Widow Billiards Booth to meet The Black Widow (located in the Convention foyer area) Sunday, August 21– Friday, August 26 Limited Lessons Available Noon – 10 PM* (first come/first serve) *Appearance times may vary. Monday, August 22 – Friday, August 26 10 AM (Skyboxes 209/210) For more information on lessons, please contact playdianna@gmail.com or call 317-370-3664. 20 TEAM LESSONS $500 for 90 minutes (includes autographed ball and photographs afterwards) INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (groups of 4 min.) $100 for 90 minutes (includes autographed ball and photographs afterwards) Please note: Lessons must be paid in full 24 hrs in advance. Refunds will be provided with documented proof of a match conflict (does not include MiniMania events). Rules of Conduct The APA has established and will strictly enforce the following conduct rules for Higher Level Tournament play. floor, etc., or recklessly swinging a cue will be disqualified immediately and required to leave the tournament premises. 1. 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 our 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 team or player accept official rulings without causing a scene. 5. Abusive behavior towards the Tournament Director or any of his/her designates will not be tolerated. 2. Unsportsmanlike conduct directed to the opposing player, team or tournament official is not allowed. 3. 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. 4. Anyone caught hitting a cue against the table, wall, 6. 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. 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. 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.) Penalty Level 3 – Your opponent will be granted the match. Penalty Level 4 – Disqualification. APA has the absolute and final authority to make all rulings affecting participation in the APA Team 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. 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. Dress Code 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 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. What to Wear... Tournament Play Men’s proper dress includes: dress slacks, nice jeans, dress shorts (including nice denim), collared or noncollared shirts in good taste, with casual leather or canvas shoes. Women’s proper dress includes: dress slacks, nice jeans, skirts and dress shorts (including nice denim) of appropriate length (shorts must have at least a 5-inch inseam), designer warm ups, dress blouses or sweaters, collared or non-collared shirts in good taste, with casual leather or canvas shoes. Semifinal & Final Matches The attire for men and women during the Semifinals and Finals will be nice casual. No hats, T-shirts, denim shorts, or jeans are allowed during the Semifinal and Final matches. 21 9 SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 6/27/11 11:15 AM Page 22 Requesting a Referee Referees are not active participants in a match. This means Referees will not presume that 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, the following procedures must be followed: 1. In most instances, a Referee will not enter the playing area unless the match has been temporarily halted by a TEAM CAPTAIN, COACH, or CURRENT MATCH PLAYER. You halt a match by calling a REFEREE TIMEOUT, which allows time for the Referee to get into position to view the upcoming shot. No coaching is allowed during this period. The 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 the Referee to make a call or ruling. Teams are not allowed to use the REFEREE TIME-OUT in an untimely manner, or in situations that are obviously non-essential. Teams that abuse the use of the Referees are subject to loss of time-outs. Using a REFEREE TIME-OUT as a means to shark opponents will not be tolerated. For example: a. You ask the Referee to “just watch what happens next”. 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 strokes the shot, the call automatically goes to the shooter. Remember it is the responsibility of the TEAM, not the Referee, to be aware of potential infractions. Study the table situation and call a REFEREE TIME-OUT if you believe an infraction is likely to occur. The Referees are here to help you. 2. Contested plays are 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 yes, the Referee will make a binding call. 3. Situations involving potential rule violations are also handled by calling a REFEREE TIME-OUT. If necessary, the National Rules will be checked. The Floor Manager and/or Tournament Director may also be called in to render a decision. 4. Situations not requiring calls or rulings may be brought to the attention of the Referee by TEAM CAPTAINS ONLY. No other member of the team is allowed to ask for Referee assistance in these 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 Floor Manager and/or Tournament Director 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 or teams treating Referees in a disrespectful, demeaning or uncooperative manner are subject to disqualification by the Tournament Director. 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 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 DOUBLES MATCHES TOTAL GAMES MUST WIN MATCH TIME AVERAGE GAME 4-6 7-8 45 MINUTES 60 MINUTES 10 MINUTES 8 MINUTES Example: If a player with a Games Must Win of 5 is matched with a player with a Games Must Win of 3, the total for their handicaps is 8, and their match should not last any longer than 60 minutes. TIME GUIDELINES FOR 8-BALL MATCHES TOTAL GAMES MUST WIN MATCH TIME AVERAGE GAME 4-6 7 - 10 45 MINUTES 60 MINUTES 10 MINUTES 8 MINUTES TIME GUIDELINES FOR 9-BALL MATCHES MATCH TIME ADDITIONAL TIME GUIDELINES EACH 8-BALL TEAM MATCH EACH 9-BALL TEAM MATCH EACH NEW PLAYER SELECTION EACH COACHING AVERAGE SHOT SPECIAL SHOOTING SITUATION 4 HOURS 3 HOURS 2 MINUTE LIMIT 1 MINUTE LIMIT 20 SECONDS 45 SECONDS (MAXIMUM) 40 - 60 MINUTES Note: The Tournament Director may impose Sudden Death in team competition for teams that are not adhering to the guidelines. TIME GUIDELINES FOR MASTERS MATCHES 22 RACE TO MATCH TIME AVERAGE GAME 7 60 MINUTES 8 MINUTES SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 6/27/11 11:15 AM Page 23 23 National Championships Rules NO EARPHONES – It is not permissible to wear earphones of any type during Tournament play. This includes ear buds, headphones, headsets, Bluetooth devices, etc. 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 or 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. CELL PHONE USE – During the shooter’s turn at the table, 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. 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. FORFEIT TIME – Forfeits will be determined 15 minutes after a match has been called. If a team has registered for the tournament, every effort will be made to locate the team before a forfeit is declared. The Tournament Director determines when a match is officially forfeited. SUDDEN DEATH FORMAT – When the Sudden Death format is in effect, all other League rules apply to player selection. We ask all players to help keep to the schedule by being ready to play when their match is called, and by observing the Match Time Guidelines. 8-Ball Sudden Death – This format is implemented 3 hours and 45 minutes into an 8-Ball match. Each team match must be in the 5th individual match by the 3-hours-and-45minutes mark, or all subsequent matches become a one game race. 9-Ball Sudden Death – This format is implemented 3 hours into a 9-Ball match. Each team match must be in the 5th individual match by the 3-hours mark, or all subsequent matches will consist of all points earned being doubled. Each object ball pocketed will count as 2 points and the 9-ball will count as 4 points. DECLARING PLAYERS – Once both teams in a match have declared a player, the players cannot be changed unless the 23/19 Rule is in jeopardy. COACHING – A player may be coached only once per game. If a coach suggests a time-out to the player, the time-out must be taken. However, if a player asks for a time-out, the coach can refuse to take it and no time-out will be charged. Mark all coaches (time-outs) with a “T” on your scoresheet. Coaches are allowed to place the cue ball (during a coaching time-out) in a ball-in-hand situation. All rules regarding fouling the cue ball apply to the coach when placing the cue ball for a player. NOTE: Common players and Ineligible players are not allowed to participate as coaches. CHECKING PLAYER IDENTIFICATION – A current picture I.D. is required! All tournament participants must present a 24 current, certified, positive picture I.D. in the form of a state I.D. from their state of residence, a military I.D. or a passport, prior to competing in the event. Your I.D. must be available for review prior to competing in each match. If you do not have a proper picture I.D., you will not be allowed to play. In all Higher Level Tournament events it would be considered standard procedure for good sportsmanship if, at the beginning of each match, contestants provided proper identification to their opponents before shaking hands. Each player in a match at a Higher Level Tournament event should be satisfied with the identity of their opponent in the match. If a player does not have their I.D. at that time, the team will forfeit that individual match and the use of that player for the remainder of the match. The opponent remains eligible to play in a later match; however, the team must show it can stay within the 23-Rule by using a remaining player on the roster. If a player(s) neglects to ask an opponent for proper identification prior to the lag at the beginning of their match, and the identity of the opponent becomes questionable after a game is in progress, the only option is to finish the current game, then ask for a tournament official to verify the opponent’s identification before continuing the match. The Tournament Director is the only person who can make a judgment on any form of I.D. in question and will decide what course of action will be taken concerning the identity of the player in question. IMPERSONATING A PLAYER – The entire team of a player who enters or participates under fraudulent circumstances will be disqualified. SCOREKEEPING – Scoresheets with innings recorded and defensive shots marked must be kept by a member of both teams or by an official scorekeeper. If it is determined that a team is not marking defensive shots, then the National Handicap Review Committee may arbitrarily raise some or all skill levels of players on that team. 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 team to make sure the Control Table receives proper scoresheets. 8-Ball Only – Please mark Early 8’s (E8), 8-ball Scratches (8S), 8-on-the-Breaks (8OB) and Break-and-Runs (BR) on your scoresheets. Patches for 8-on-the-Break and Breakand-Runs are awarded—and must be claimed by the Team Captain—at the Control Table when the scoresheets are turned in for processing. 9-Ball Only – When one team reaches 51 points, the match is over. Do not finish out that individual match; simply mark on the scoresheet Not Finished (NF). Please make sure you mark all balls pocketed, dead balls, Break-and-Runs (BR) and 9-on-the-Snaps (9OS). Patches for 9-on-the-Snap and Break-and-Runs are awarded—and must be claimed by the Team Captain—at the Control Table when the scoresheets are turned in for processing. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any team caught fraudulently keeping score—adding innings, altering scoresheets in any way, etc.— is subject to disqualification. 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 team match. Refer to the Tournament Dress Code on page 21 to learn what is considered proper attire. The dress code will be enforced. cell phone use is prohibited for that player. NO SMOKING – Smoking is not permitted within the tournament room. GAME RULES – APA game rules apply. Any and all Local Bylaw(s) or interpretation(s) which are not in full accord with the National Rules established by the APA do not apply to your participation in the National event. It is your responsibility to know what is a National Rule (or standard), and what is a Local Bylaw (or standard). The game rules that will be used during your event are covered in the Official Team Manual. You should be familiar with these rules. 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/she is not playing up to his/her true ability. It is especially important that the skill level at which you participate in this event reflects your true ability according to National Rules and standards. This is your responsibility. You are advised by the APA to make certain that you and your teammates fully understand and conscientiously follow all of the National rules and standards. If you determine you or one of your teammates 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. FOULS – Fouls may be called by the player or by his/her coach. It should be kept in mind, since everybody on the team may communicate with the coach, that in effect, anyone on the team may call a foul, but only a call made by the coach or the player makes it official. 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. 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. 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. MARK THE 8-BALL (8-Ball Only) – A coaster, pocket marker or any other reasonable marker must be placed by the pocket the 8-ball is intended to enter. (To avoid confusion, we do not recommend marking the pocket with chalk.) 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. THE 23-RULE – The 23-Rule will be enforced. No team may play five players whose combined skill levels exceed 23. In SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 6/27/11 11:15 AM Page 25 addition, a team must show that it could have fielded a legal team (meaning it could have fielded 5 players that did not exceed 23) if the match had gone the entire 5 individual matches. If the total skill levels of the lowest five players listed on your roster is equal to or less than 23, then your team can meet the 23-Rule. This means that a team may not lead off with three players whose skill levels add up to 19 unless there are two 2’s listed on the roster. A team may not try to win with its first three players and disregard the 23Rule. All the above applies to the Ladies Division except that it concerns the 19-Rule instead of the 23-Rule. decided by the performance of the two teams in the first three matches. The team that won two out of the first three matches is determined the winner and advances to the next round of the tournament. 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. 9-Ball Only – What happens if a team match ends 50-50? Championship matches will be scored the same as weekly play, except individual forfeits will be worth 20 points (instead of 15). The first team to reach 51 points is the winner. In case of a tie at the end of the match of 50 to 50 match points, the number of individual matches won by each team would break the tie. What happens if a team is unable to comply with the 23-Rule? TEAM DISQUALIFICATION PROCEDURE – If Higher Level Tournament play is to be truly meaningful and rewarding, then those who play below their true ability must be penalized. 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. If the total skill levels of the lowest five players listed on the roster exceed 23, the team will have to play four players whose skill levels do not exceed 19 in the Open Division (16 in the Ladies Division) and forfeit the fifth match. If the skill levels of the lowest four players on the roster exceed 19, then they can play three players to 15 (13 in the Ladies Division) and forfeit the fourth and fifth matches. FORFEITING MATCHES – Individual matches may be forfeited at any time during a team match. If the individual match is forfeited after the rack has been broken in that match, the skill level of both players in the match will count towards the 23-Rule (19-Rule in the Ladies Division). If the individual match is forfeited before the rack has been broken in that match, the player on the team receiving the forfeit remains eligible to play again as the forfeit does not count as a match played. Both teams must be able to show at the end of the team match they could have fielded a legal team, meaning they could have fielded five players that did not exceed 23 (19 in Ladies Division) had all five individual matches been played. For example: if the opposing team puts up a SL7, your team cannot forfeit using an unavailable player so your opponent can’t play their SL7. The opposing team would regain the use of their SL7 as long as they can show that they can still remain within the 23-Rule had all five individual matches been played. INELIGIBLE PLAYERS – Ineligible players are those players who, for whatever reason, are not eligible to play in any match during this tournament. All ineligible players will be removed from the Higher Level Tournament roster and will not count for 23-Rule purposes in the 8-Ball and 9-Ball Open Divisions or 19-Rule purposes in the 8-Ball Ladies Division. NOTE: Ineligible players are not allowed to participate as a coach. SENIOR SKILL LEVEL PLAYERS (9-Ball Only) – Only two senior skill level players may play in any given team match. Senior skill level players are those players who have a skill level of 6, 7, 8 or 9. COMMON PLAYERS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL – A common player is defined as a player on more than one team. A team may have up to two players that are common with another team in the same format at the National Level of the Team Championships. A player may be common on up to two teams in each format at the National Level of the Team Championships. This means a player may qualify on up to two 8-Ball Open Division teams, two 9-Ball Open Division teams and two 8-Ball Ladies Division teams (ladies only, of course). If you qualify on more than two teams in any format, you must choose which team rosters you will stay on prior to entering the National Level of the Championships. Common players are not allowed to participate as a coach. NOTE: Matches will not be held up for players who are participating on multiple teams. TIE BREAKERS – 8-Ball Only – What happens if a team match ends 2-2? If it is time for the fifth match and neither team has an eligible player present to play, the match is Complaints of unsportsmanlike conduct, or any evidence of a player playing at a skill level below his/her true ability, should be reported immediately to the Tournament Director. 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, the APA may disqualify any player or 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. A National Handicap Review Committee, consisting of APA National staff members, League Operators, and APA National Tournament Directors has been formed to review the performance of each player after every round of play and make skill level adjustments as necessary. They will also investigate complaints and review elevated skill levels to determine the eligibility status of the players. Players may be disqualified at any time during or after tournament play if the committee concludes the player has, without justification, played at a skill level below their true ability. It is up to the disqualified player to provide an explanation or justification for the elevated skill level. PROTESTS – The Team Captain must make all protests to the Tournament Director in a sportsmanlike manner. There is a $50.00 filing fee for any protest, which is refundable if the team filing wins the protest. Any team 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. RULES OF CONDUCT – Read the Rules of Conduct. Make sure you understand the penalty level system. It is designed to stop a problem while it is still a small problem. The Rules of Conduct may be used by the Tournament Director or designated Tournament Official at any Higher Level Tournament event for any form of misconduct. WARNINGS – If a warning is given in an individual match, that warning will follow the team throughout the remainder of the event. For example, if a player is warned for sharking their opponent, and in a subsequent match a player from that same team is warned for sharking their opponent, the result will be ball-in-hand for the opponent. Such warnings will be noted by a Tournament Official on the scoresheets. 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 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 (8-Ball Open Division, 8-Ball Ladies Division, 9-Ball Open Division and all Preregistered events.). You may vote for teams by making comments on the back of your scoresheet or by using the Team Nomination form included with this Event Program, and submitting it to the Control Table. Additional forms are available at the Control Table, if needed. EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS – In general, any piece of equipment designed specifically for pocket billiards, with the exception of jump cues and laser devices, is acceptable in APA Tournament play. Special equipment, such as bridges and cue extenders, are legal. You may change cues during a game. Jump shots are legal, when executed properly, but such shots must be attempted with a regular shooting cue*. Players are not allowed to break their cue sticks down and use just the shaft to attempt jump shots. Specialty cues, such as break cues** and jump cues, may not be used to perform jump shots***. *Any standard pool cue used to shoot the majority of shots in a match. **Any cue specifically designed for breaking. This does not include regular shooting cues used for breaking. ***Any piece of equipment not covered by this rule and in question will be ruled upon by APA. Cues with moveable parts will generally NOT be allowed. 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 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. DISQUALIFICATION – APA has the absolute and final authority to make all rulings affecting participation in the APA Team 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. 25 SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 6/27/11 11:15 AM Page 26 How to Read Modified Single Elimination Format Brackets Column 1 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 1 Column 2 13 EXAMPLE #1 Column 6 9 17 23 2 L TO 20 21 L OF 12 Column 5A Column 7 25 3 W TO 25 14 10 18 Column 8 4 L TO 19 L OF 11 W OF 21 5 15 Column 9 11 19 27 24 6 CHAMPION L TO 18 22 L OF 10 26 7 16 W TO 26 12 20 8 L TO 17 L OF 9 Column 1 Starting position for all teams. 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 team’s match in Column 2. There is a corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming where the team has advanced from beneath the match in Column 4. The blue arrows demonstrate how these ‘flip” positions work. W OF 22 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 team’s match in Column 5A. There is a corresponding “W OF” number reaffirming where the team has advanced from beneath Column 1 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 6A 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 8 Winners of matches in Column 8 advance right to Column 9. Losers of matches in Column 8 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 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 7 Winners of matches in Column 7 advance right to Column 8. Losers of matches in Column 7 are eliminated from play. Column 2 1 5 EXAMPLE #2 Column 3 11 9 L TO 14 15 Column 7 L OF 8 19 2 17 6 Column 8 L TO 18 12 L TO 13 W TO 19 W OF 17 L OF 7 L OF 10 3 Column 9 7 13 21 10 16 CHAMPION L TO 12 20 L OF 6 4 18 8 L TO 17 14 L TO 11 W TO 20 W OF 18 L OF 5 L OF 9 Column 1 Starting position for some teams. 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 teams. 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 team’s match in Column 2. There is a corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming where the team has advanced from beneath the match in Column 4. The blue arrows demonstrate how these “flip” positions work. 26 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 team’s match in Column 3. There is a corresponding “L OF” number reaffirming where the team 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 team’s match in Column 6A. There is a corresponding “W OF” number reaffirming where the team 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. SouvenirNTC 2011:NTC Souvenir 04 6/27/11 11:16 AM Page 28 2011NTCInsert:Layout 1 7/25/11 4:22 PM Page 2 Sportsmanship... The Key to a Successful Event APA Leagues are about the excitement of competition, but more importantly, they’re about fun. We want all of our members who compete in our National Championship events to have the experience of a lifetime. An important ingredient in that experience is good sportsmanship among our members. Sportsmanship is the key to the success of weekly APA League play and APA national tournaments. We realize the level of competition you experience in our National Championship will be unlike that in which you may have experienced before. 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, provide your ID, shake his hand and wish him luck before a match. If your opponent makes a great shot, don’t be shy about telling him so. More importantly, if your opponent makes a bad shot or a mistake during the match, don’t openly celebrate his 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 his hand. Remember that everyone who qualifies to compete in a national championship is already a winner and a champion, so be sure to treat them as such! N AT I O N A L T E A M CHAMPIONSHIPS Sportsmanship Award Nomination Referee Nomination Sportsmanship Award Nomination Check one: 8-Ball Open (Team) 8-Ball Ladies (Team) 8-Ball Doubles Championship (Team) APA Masters Championship (Team) 9-Ball Open (Team) 9-Ball Doubles Championship (Team) APA Wheelchair Challenge (Player) I want to nominate: (PRINT TEAM/PLAYER NAME) Please state why you are nominating this Team/Player by checking the boxes below that apply and/or write your reason(s) under the Comments section: A great attitude Friendly and courteous Great overall sportsmanship Cheered for opposing team Reminded opponent to mark the pocket when shooting the 8-ball Team members presented proper ID before being asked Opponent announced defensive shots before making them Congratulated winning team upon losing the match Comments: Team nominated by: (Check one) Team Captain/Player Referee APA Staff Other: Print your name here: Print your team/player name here: REMOVE HERE AND SUBMIT TO THE MAIN CONTROL TABLE Referee Nomination Check one: 8-Ball Open 8-Ball Ladies 8-Ball Doubles Championship 9-Ball Open 9-Ball Doubles Championship APA Masters Championship APA Wheelchair Challenge I want to nominate: (PRINT REFEREE’S NAME) Please state why you are nominating this Referee by checking the boxes below that apply and/or write your reason(s) under the Comments section: A great attitude Friendly and courteous Good observer, fair calls Completely neutral Kept cool, stayed professional Comments: Referee nominated by: (Check one) Team Captain/Player APA Staff Print your name here: Print your team/player name here: REMOVE HERE AND SUBMIT TO THE MAIN CONTROL TABLE Other: Attention Players Pool takes precedence over smoking! Please remember we have timelines 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. This rule applies for all APA National Events.