by Becky Johnston | Jan 14, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
APA is excited to announce it has partnered with Kamui Billiard Products. Kamui is now the “official tip sponsor of the APA,” and will be an official sponsor of all APA major championships including the APA Poolplayer Championships, the U.S. Amateur Championship and...
by Becky Johnston | Jan 6, 2025 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The U.S. Amateur Championship is on the move in 2025. This year’s event will be held in Las Vegas at the Westgate Las Vegas in November. This will mark the first time the U.S. Amateur Championship has been held in Las Vegas since 1999 when it was held in a local...
by Becky Johnston | Dec 17, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Memphis APA League Operators Bobby & Nika Harvison held their 7th Annual Shoot for a Cure event Dec. 5-8, 2024 at the Fitz Casino Hotel in Tunica, Miss. A total of 96 8-Ball Doubles teams, 32 Team Captain-style teams, 40 Open 8-Ball teams from nine APA League...
by Becky Johnston | Nov 16, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
James Blackburn of Reidsville, N.C., is the 2024 U.S. Amateur Champion. Blackburn defeated Brandon Ashcraft of Adrian, Mich., in a hill-hill nail-biter final, 11-10. Ashcraft finished as Runner-Up. Ashcraft punched his card to the final after defeating Lance Ireland...
by Becky Johnston | Nov 14, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Kindra Prestegard of Northfield, Minn., is the 2024 Womens U.S. Amateur Champion. Prestegard defeated Amy Theriault of Sandusky, Ohio., 9-4 in the final. Theriault took home the Runner-Up trophy after her impressive run through the tournament to get to the final....
by Becky Johnston | Oct 4, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Many communities were left in ruin last week as Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction across the southeast United States. With rescue and relief efforts still underway, APA is stepping up to help those communities impacted. APA has made a sizable donation to...
by Becky Johnston | Oct 4, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Many communities were left in ruin last week as Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction across the southeast United States. With rescue and relief efforts still underway, APA is stepping up to help those communities impacted. APA has made a sizable donation to...
by Becky Johnston | Aug 28, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Thank you to all the referees and floor managers for your hard work and dedication at the 2024 World Pool Championships! Floor Managers Front Row (L to R): Russell Holt, James Henry, Dana Patton, Stacey Elliott Back Row (L to R): Matt Gillespie, Robert Yearwood, Dart...
by Becky Johnston | Aug 26, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who entered the 2024 Team Shirt Contest held at the World Pool Championships in Vegas! Winners were decided via online voting. There were some great designs! 1st Place: Cue Legit to Quit of Webberville, TX 2nd Place: Poke...
by Becky Johnston | Aug 17, 2024 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Pocket Speed of Marietta, Ga., defeated Nostrovia of Jeannette, Pa., in the finals of the 2024 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Pocket Speed $20,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Nostrovia took home $10,000 as Runners-Up. Great Klown Masquerade of...
