EVERYONE CAN PLAY, ANYONE CAN WIN !!!

The #1 Amateur Pool League In the World

Have some fun, meet some cool people and make some lasting friendships. Join an APA Pool League team. This is a handicapped league. We need players (men AND women) of all ability levels, from beginning to experts. Select the night(s) you would like to play (see Nights of Play on the menu) and play for about 3-4 hours starting at 7:00 PM or earlier. The cost is nominal ($25 per team or $5 per player/per week plus a $20 annual membership per player) . The fun is priceless. Gather 5-8 of your friends and form your own team or join an existing team.

If you are interested in playing APA League Pool and having some fun, or just want some more information, give us a call at (303) 862-0466.

What makes the APA so successful?

One of the most unique factors is our Equalizer® system which is a handicap system that creates a level playing field for all players so that everyone can play and anyone can win. IF YOU'RE GONNA PLAY, PLAY WITH THE BEST!

8-BALL

A Night In An APA 8-Ball Pool League...

A coin flip determines which team picks a player to shoot the night's first match. A player is chosen and announced to the opposing team. The opposing team then decides who on their team is best suited to play that player and the match is set.

Using the Equalizer® system every APA player is assigned a "skill level". The skill level lets the teams know the playing ability of each player on both team rosters. A player's "Skill Level" also establishes the number of games that player must win in order to win their match. Teams use this information when picking a player to play a specific opponent. A handicap chart can be found on the scoresheet and is used to determine the number of games each player must win in a match.

Once both players are chosen, the match is started and the players race to be the first one to win their assigned number of games. The first player to win the assigned number of games claims the match for their team.

When a match is decided, the process is repeated with teams alternating who puts up a player first in each of the remaining four matches.

Through the five matches played, the total skill levels of the 5 players (on each team) cannot exceed 23 points. This means that teams have to be diverse in the rankings of their players and can not load a team with all great players. It also allows the beginner and intermediate players to benefit from the experience of the stronger players on their team.

Teams try to win as many of the weekly matches as possible. One point is awarded for each match won. At the end of the session, those teams with the most points advance to the Playoffs.

9-BALL

A Night In An APA 9-Ball Pool League...

APA 9-Ball is played like Professional 9-Ball...but scored like Straight Pool.

In APA 9-Ball all balls have a point value. The balls numbered 1-8 are worth one point each... the nine ball is worth two. This makes each rack worth a total of 10 points. Players compete not to win games but rather to score the most points from each rack.

Using The Equalizer® system in 9-Ball, all players are assigned a certain number of points (balls) to make. A lower ranked player, would need to pocket few balls than a more skilled opponent. Because every ball counts, the more skilled player cannot simply win by pocketing the nine ball, they must be aware of all the balls on the table and make every shot count.

Every week 100 points are up for grabs (20 points per match). The players in each match compete to earn as many of those 20 points as possible. Even in a loss, a player may earns points for their team. The more balls a player makes, the more of the 20 points they earn. This keeps the match competitive.

Teams try to win as many weekly points as possible. At the end of the session, those teams with the most points advance to the Playoffs.

Overview of how the Northern Colorado APA Leagues are organized and the Playoffs

Northern Colorado APA 8-Ball Pool Leagues are divided into Divisions by area. A group of 6 to16 teams in an area compete for approximately 14-week sessions. At the end of the session, the top 3 teams plus a wild card team (randomly drawn from all the remaining teams) advance to the Playoffs. The 1st Place team plays the Wild Card team and the 2nd Place team plays the 3rd Place team. The following week, the two winners play each other to determine the Division Champion. The Division Champions receive individual trophies and are invited to attend the Triannual Tournament. The team that had the most victories during the 14 week session is also invited to the Triannual Tournament (if the High Points team also wins the playoffs, the second place from the playoffs is invited to the Triannuals). There are 3 sessions a year and you may play in any or all of them. Every Division winner and High Points winner from my area attend the Triannual Tournament (approximately 24-40 teams).

At Triannuals (a weekend single elimination team tournament), all teams that won the playoffs and show up for the tournament receive $100 spending money. In the Triannuals, the first place team receives $1000, the second place team receives $750 and the two teams finishing 3rd/4th receive $400 each. The top 8 finishers in each of three Triannuals qualify for the Regional Tounament held each June.

At the Regional Tournament (a weekend double elimination team tournament), the two teams finishing on top of the winners bracket receive $4000 and the two teams finishing at the end of the one loss bracket receive $3000 each. All four teams are invited to attend the National Team Tournament in Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in August, where over $1,000,000 in prize money is paid out. For more information on the National Tournament click here.

Other Activities

Once you have played 10-20 matches in the League and we have established your skill level, there are many other singles and doubles events you can participate in. Many host locations run a wide variety of singles handicapped tournaments (See the menu item - Tournament Trail and also the Cue Times link available on that same page). Singles events are available every Friday night and most Saturday.

CLICK HERE FOR A LOT MORE INFORMATION FROM THE APA NATIONAL WEB SITE.

What makes the APA so successful?

One of the most unique factors is our Equalizer® system which is a handicap system that creates a level playing field for all players so that everyone can play and anyone can win. IF YOU'RE GONNA PLAY, PLAY WITH THE BEST!

A Night In An APA 8-Ball Pool League...

A Night In An APA 9-Ball Pool League...

Overview of how the Northern Colorado APA Leagues are organized and the Playoffs

Overview of how the Northern Colorado APA Leagues are organized and the Playoffs

CLICK HERE FOR A LOT MORE INFORMATION FROM THE APA NATIONAL WEB SITE.