WELCOME TO THE APA
ACADIANA POOL
LEAGUE!
To enhance your enjoyment and ensure quality service to you, we have
compiled a secondary source of information created in accordance with and in
addition to the “Official Team Manual”.
We hope the following information will prove helpful to you. As always,
the Official Team Manual should be your primary source of information. Each
team should have a rulebook on hand to refer to; should a situation deem a
rule clarification necessary.
GOOD LUCK & GOOD SHOOTING!
APA Acadiana Pool League
Preston & Lisa Granger
League Operators
337-407-2267 Office
337-407-1260 Fax
Team Name:_______________________________
Div. & Team
Number: _________________________________
Team Captain: ____________________________
LEAGUE OFFICE HOURS
Local League Management is available— MONDAY-FRIDAY from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. by phoning the League Office at 337-407-2267.
Should you be unable to reach us when you call, please leave your name,
number, and a brief message on the answering machine.
Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
TEAM FEES
Team Fees are $30.00 per week for all scheduled matches, REGARDLESS of the
number of matches played, including Forfeits.
*ANY TEAM that falls two (2) weeks behind in paying their fees will be sent a
warning notice and may be dropped from the League for Non-Payment.
DIVISION PLAYOFFS—Semi Finals & Finals cost teams $6.00/per match.
Example: 3 matches = $18, 4 matches = $24 5 matches = $30. FORFEITS are $6.00
APA Acadiana Pool League is not responsible for cash. We recommend all weekly dues
be paid by check or money order, made payable to “APA”.
There is a $25 NSF Charge for any returned check.
AGE REQUIREMENT
You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
RESCHEDULING MATCHES
On occasion Teams may have to Reschedule matches, due to inclement weather,
illnesses emergencies, etc. Captains should contact the League Office for approval.
The League Office MUST be informed of any rescheduled matches.
Rescheduled matches should be made up within two (2) weeks of the original match,
unless pre-approved by the League Operator.
** Should a Reschedule be necessary the last week of play, Teams will have 3 days to do
so. If not zero (0) points will be awarded to each team. These special arrangements
must be pre-approved by the League Operator. NO EXCEPTIONS.
**Teams that need to Reschedule due to Tricups should reschedule in advance! Please
call the office for assistance.
BANNED PLAYERS
If a player on your team has been banned from a tavern or location, then the team
should play without him/her. There are eight (8) players on a team. In a case where a
player is prohibited from entering a location, it is recommended that the Captain make
sure the other seven (7) players are available. The team schedule is provided in
advance which gives the team plenty of time to make prior arrangements.
**Bar owners have the right to prohibit people from entering
their establishment. League Management CANNOT make
the Bar owner allow people whom they “prohibit”.
QUESTION: A team has a player who is “barred” from a host location and is requesting matches to be played on “NEUTRAL GROUND”. WHAT IS THE RULE?
ANSWER: Actually there is no neutral ground. League should be played at the
HOME host location. That is the agreement the League makes with all Host Locations.
Whichever bar is listed as the HOME host location, is where league play shall be for
that night.
PAPERWORK PICK-UP
TRAVELING TEAMS are responsible for returning the paperwork to the designated
drop-off WHEN FINISHED but no later than 6:00 p.m. the next day.
TRAVELING TEAMS THAT DO NOT RETURN PAPERWORK BY THE SPECIFIED DAY AND
TIME WILL BE ASSESSED A $20.00 LATE CHARGE
OR MUST BRING PAPERWORK TO THE LEAGUE OFFICE LOCATED AT
303 SUZANNE DEJEAN DRIVE, OPELOUSAS, LA.
WHEN PAPERWORK IS NOT TURNED IN ON TIME—
Skill Levels CANNOT be updated.
Team Points CANNOT be updated.
Team Payments CANNOT be recorded.
THIS IS IN NO WAY AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY!! THE OBJECT IS
TO GET THE PAPERWORK TURNED IN ON TIME!!
THEREFORE:
Should a team fail to turn the paperwork in on time, the traveling team will be assessed
a $20.00 late charge.
EXAMPLE:
According to the Schedule, Team #11 plays Team #12. At the end of the night, Team
#12 (traveling team) collects both of the score sheets and fails to turn in the paperwork
by the designated time. Team #12 pays $20.00 charge.
Please help us to be prompt and efficient. Turn your paperwork in on time and avoid
any unnecessary inconvenience. Thanks!
$$$$ NEAR A PLAYERS NAME
Players who have $$$$$ next to their name owe money to the
OFFICE and MUST pay something towards these “PAST DUES”
in order to play. Please call the Office (337) 407-2267 for further details!
BYES
Three Points (3) are awarded for all BYES in 8-Ball League.
Sixty Points (60) are awarded for all BYES in 9-Ball League.
No Weekly Team Fee is Due for a BYE.
SPLITTING MATCHES
Normally, a team match is played on only one table. Occasionally, lengthy
matches make it logical to put a second table in action, if one is available.
So, if the fourth match has not started two hours after league play began,
then it would begin on the second table. The fifth match would then be
played on whichever table becomes available first.
Just as Splitting Matches is WAIVED if both teams want to continue on
one table, it should also be AGREED upon to split matches. A Team
should not try to manipulate another team by forcing them to split
matches. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP MUST BE EXERCISED AT ALL
TIMES!
How To Speed Up Nightly League Play:
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Teams should take no longer than three (3) minutes
when choosing the next player.
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Teams should be on time and ready to play.
Coaching/Time-Out periods should not exceed one (1) minute.
Players: Be ready to shoot when it is your turn so
you don’t slow down the match. Have your cue ready, have
enough quarters for the table, get your drink,
go to the restroom, etc., and be ready to begin
your match as soon as the previous match is over.
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ATTENTION:
8 BALL TEAM CAPTAINS
**Please inform your players of possible penalties—
**It is the Team Captain’s responsibility for having his/her
team at the appointed place on time.
A forfeit will result if no one has showed up within
15 minutes after league play is scheduled to begin.
It is especially unfair to the
teams that follow al the rules
and work hard to try to make
Play-Offs and then in the last
2 weeks of play a team who
has not done that great
suddenly decides not to show
up and just give 5 forfeit
points. So, in the last 2 weeks
of play the following
penalties may result…
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ONLY 3 Forfeit POINTS
will be awarded to a
team.
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AUTOMATIC 2 WEEK
SUSPENSION of any
player who does not show
up and a forfeit results. It
is the player’s responsibility to show up or make
sure the team has enough
players!
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UPON RE-ENTRY the
League Operator must be
contacted immediately.
The player must make
arrangements to pay his/
her share of all past dues
in order to be allowed to
play that night.
**A team may begin play with only one player present.
The other team must not deny that player from playing.
You joined to play and NOT to receive forfeits.
On occasion, a team may need to Re-schedule. The team
wishing to re-schedule should notify the opposing team’s
Captain ASAP and request to re-schedule. The opposing
team should make every effort to reschedule! **A team
match may be rescheduled only upon notification and approval
from the League Office. SEE RESCHEDULING POLICY.
DELIBERATE FORFEITS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND SHOULD
BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEAGUE OFFICE.
If the League Office is satisfied that the receiving team
conspired to receive deliberate forfeit point, then the points
will not be counted. Depending on the situation and
evidence, either or both teams may be subject to other
penalties!
A TEAM WHO HAS A HISTORY OF FORFEITS EARLY IN THE
SESSION MAY FACE THE FOLLOWING—
The player who continually does not show up will not be
allowed to join another team the next session and may be
required to sit out one full session! **Therefore, if you want
to play the next session you must show up this session & play!
Preston & Lisa Granger, League Operators
337-407-2267 OFFICE 337-407-1260 FAX
ATTENTION:
9 BALL TEAM CAPTAINS
**Please inform your players of possible penalties—
**It is the Team Captain’s responsibility for having his/her
team at the appointed place on time.
A forfeit will result if no one has showed up within
15 minutes after league play is scheduled to begin.
It is especially unfair to the
teams that follow al the rules
and work hard to try to make
Play-Offs and then in the last
2 weeks of play a team who
has not done that great
suddenly decides not to show
up and just give forfeit points.
So, in the last 2 weeks of play
the following penalties may
result…
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ONLY 51 Forfeit
POINTS will be awarded
to a team.
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AUTOMATIC 2 WEEK
SUSPENSION of any
player who does not show
up and a forfeit results. It
is the player’s responsibility to show up or make
sure the team has enough
players!
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UPON RE-ENTRY the
League Operator must be
contacted immediately.
The player must make
arrangements to pay his/
her share of all past dues
in order to be allowed to
play that night.
**A team may begin play with only one player present.
The other team must not deny that player from playing.
You joined to play and NOT to receive forfeits.
On occasion, a team may need to Re-schedule. The team
wishing to re-schedule should notify the opposing team’s
Captain ASAP and request to re-schedule. The opposing
team should make every effort to reschedule! **A team
match may be rescheduled only upon notification and approval
from the League Office. SEE RESCHEDULING POLICY.
DELIBERATE FORFEITS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND SHOULD
BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEAGUE OFFICE.
If the League Office is satisfied that the receiving team
conspired to receive deliberate forfeit point, then the points
will not be counted. Depending on the situation and
evidence, either or both teams may be subject to other
penalties!
A TEAM WHO HAS A HISTORY OF FORFEITS EARLY IN THE
SESSION MAY FACE THE FOLLOWING—
The player who continually does not show up will not be
allowed to join another team the next session and may be
required to sit out one full session! **Therefore, if you want
to play the next session you must show up this session & play!
Preston & Lisa Granger, League Operators
337-407-2267 OFFICE 337-407-1260 FAX
PLAY-OFFS & THE WILDCARD DRAW
In an eight (8) Team division or LESS—
First Place plays the Wildcard. Second and Third play.
In a division of more than eight (8) teams—
First place by Points automatically qualifies for TRI-CUP
and does not play in play-offs.
Second Place plays the Wildcard. Third and Fourth play.
*It is always to a teams advantage to EXCEL. Depending on the teams “standing”
The higher in standings the more chances for the WILDCARD.
EXAMPLE:
TEAM #1 finished with 38 points. (SITS OUT—Qualifies for Tri-cup)
TEAM #2 finished with 37 points (PLAYS THE WILDCARD)
TEAM #3 finished with 35 points (PLAYS THE 4th Place Finisher)
TEAM # 4 finished with 30 points. (PLAYS THE 3rd Place Finisher)
TEAM #5 finished with 27 points—6 CHANCES at the WILDCARD
TEAM #6 finished with 26 points—5 CHANCES at the WILDCARD
TEAM #7 finished with 24 points—4 CHANCES at the WILDCARD
TEAM #8 finished with 22 points—3 CHANCES at the WILDCARD
TEAM #9 finished with 20 points—2 CHANCES at the WILDCARD
TEAM #10 finished with 18 points—1 CHANCE at the WILDCARD
**IN CASES OF A “TIE” IN THE STANDINGS, THE OFFICIAL TEAM MANUAL
IS REFERRED TO AND FOLLOWED.
The example above illustrates a Division with more than 8 teams—
Team #1 (First Place by Points) would automatically sit out and be eligible for Tri-Cup.
Team #2 would play the Wildcard. Teams 3 & 4 would play each other. Teams 5-10 depending on their
ranking would be entered chances for the wildcard. The two (2) winning teams would advance
to Finals the following week and play for division “Champion” and eligibility to Tri-Cup.
Runner-up would be eligible to advance to the Second Chance Tri-cup.
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WILDCARD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 Teams must not have forfeited more than five (5) times.
 Teams must not owe any past dues.
Teams cannot add players to their Roster AFTER the 4th week of Play.
AWARDS
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Sportsmanship Award: Teams vote on a Team other than their own who displayed
“Good Sportsmanship” throughout the League Session. A certificate is awarded to the winning
teams Home location and each player on the team receives a “Sportsmanship” patch.
Win Percentage Award: A certificate is awarded to each eligible player. To be eligible
for this award, players must have played four times or more in a league session and have a win
percentage of 70% or better.
Team Captain’s Award: Team Captains are recognized for their dedication and
responsibilities taken on as a Team Captain and are presented the Team Captain’s patch.
Performance Award: Pins are awarded to the players who have made their “first” ever
8-Break, 9-Break, 8 Break & Run, 9 Break & Run in a league session. Pins are also awarded
to players who have made two or more 8-Break, 9-Break, 8 Break & Run, 9 Break & Run in a
league session.
Grand Slam Award: For players who play 8 Ball and 9 Ball. Must achieve an 8-Break, 8
Break & Run, 9-Break, 9 Break & Run, ALL IN THE SAME session to receive the Grand Slam
patch.
Skunk Patch: (9-Ball) A player who has a 20-0 Shut Out against his opponent receives
the “Skunk” patch.
MVP Patch: Awarded to players who have five or more of one kind. (Example: Five /8 –
Breaks)
Top Gun: Awarded to players who have played at least 4 times during the session and have
a 100 percent win percentage during the session.
AWARDS NIGHT & THE PLAYERS MEETING
Award Presentations
Rule Clarifications
Important Dates
Turn in your Roster for the upcoming SESSION!
Everyone is invited to attend “Awards Night & the Players Meeting” but it is
MANDATORY that someone from the team attend to pick up awards.
We are not responsible for awards that are not picked up by the team.
Awards are based on the regular weeks of play and not division play-offs.
Held on the night of finals at 6:00 p.m.**Sunday League: Meeting @ 3:30 p.m.
**Please call the Office (337) 407-2267 to find out where the meeting is going to be!
TROPHIES
EACH SESSION TROPHIES ARE PRESENTED TO PLAYERS ON THE NIGHT OF FINALS….
IN A DIVISION OF 8 TEAMS OR LESS—
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A first Place by Points plaque is awarded to the Team who placed “First Place”
by points in their division for the Bar which they represent. PRESENTED AT THE
PLAYERS MEETING ON THE NIGHT OF FINALS.
“Champion” Plaques are awarded to the team who places First in the Division
Playoffs. *Each player on the team receives a plaque and the Bar receives a
Champion plaque. PRESENTED AT FINALS. In 8-Ball and 9-Ball, Division Champions
advance to TRICUP.
“Runner-Up” Plaques are awarded to the team who places Second in the
Division Playoffs. *Each player on the team receives a plaque plus the Bar
receives a Runner-Up plaque. PRESENTED AT FINALS. In 8-Ball, Runner-Ups
advance to SECOND CHANCE TRICUP. In 9-Ball, Runner-Ups advance to 9-Ball TRICUP
since the overall 9-Ball League is not large enough at this time to hold a separate “SECOND
CHANCE TRICUP”.
Tricup winners advance to LTC. LTC winners receive paid entrance into the NTC, Airline tickets
paid for and booked by APA Acadiana Pool League, hotel accommodations paid for and booked
by APA Acadiana Pool League, and a teams choice of APA shirts or Jackets.
IN A DIVISION OF MORE THAN 8 TEAMS—
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A first Place by Points plaque is awarded to the Team who placed “First Place”
by points in their division. (*Each player on the team and the bar receives a
plaque.) PRESENTED AT THE PLAYERS MEETING ON THE NIGHT OF FINALS. In 8-Ball
and 9-Ball, the first place by points team does not play in Division Playoffs and automatically
advances to TRICUP.
“Champion” Plaques are awarded to the team who places First in the Division
Playoffs. *Each player on the team receives a plaque and the Bar receives a
Champion plaque. PRESENTED AT FINALS. In 8-Ball and 9-Ball, Division Champions
advance to TRICUP.
“Runner-Up” Plaques are awarded to the team who places Second in the
Division Playoffs. *Each player on the team receives a plaque plus the Bar
receives a Runner-Up plaque. PRESENTED AT FINALS. In 8-Ball, Runner-Ups
advance to SECOND CHANCE TRICUP. In 9-Ball, Runner-Ups advance to 9-Ball TRICUP
since the overall 9-Ball League is not large enough at this time to hold a separate “SECOND
CHANCE TRICUP”.
Tricup winners advance to LTC. LTC winners receive paid entrance into the NTC, Airline tickets
paid for and booked by APA Acadiana Pool League, hotel accommodations paid for and booked
by APA Acadiana Pool League, and a teams choice of APA shirts or Jackets.
Sportsmanship
Good sportsmanship is fundamental to the
success of any game. Friendly competition is
encouraged in the APA league; however a
respectable poolplayer knows when to leave
the table should good sportsmanship go bad.
Our Official Team Manual says: “Good Sportsmanship is essential in pocket billiards as in
any sport. Repeated complaints against you
can lead to cancellation of your membership in
the APA. In addition, if you disrupt the League
by consistently arguing and disagreeing with
League rules and policies, you may face loss of
membership.”
Think about the poor message you send out
about your team when you or someone on your
team behaves badly. The next time your
opponent misses a ball or makes a mistake,
instead of cheering, display good
sportsmanship by saying a sincere “Good try”—
or keep your comments to yourself!
Most importantly remember:
In the game of pool, WIN without gloating and
LOSE without complaining.
A FEW EXAMPLES OF POOR SPORTSMANSHIP—
 Cheering when your opponent misses the
ball.
 Making rude comments and gestures toward
the opposing team or a particular player.
 Arguing with your opposing team over rules
and policies.
ALL COMPLAINTS WILL BE
TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND MUST BE
FILED IN THE
FOLLOWING MANNER:
OFFICIAL FORMAL COMPLAINT—
DATE___________________________ TIME______________________
GIVE A BRIEF STATEMENT—May use back if necessary.
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1. CONTACT the League Operator
IMMEDIATELY! Preston or
Lisa Granger 337-407-2267
(Office)
2. FILL OUT COMPLAINT FORM
completely and sign.
3. RETURN IN PAPERWORK for
review.
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