History Of The APA

The American Poolplayers Association was founded in 1979 by professional poolplayers Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart. The two men realized the popularity of the sport and knew that, unlike other sports, there was no existing recreational league system. Back then the league was called the National Pool League. The name was changed to American Poolplayers Association (APA) in 1981. Over the years, the APA Pool League has gone by many names, including The American Pool League, Busch Pool League, and Bud Light Pool League. Terry Bell maintains a position on the APA's Board of Directors, and strive to create continued interest and growth in the sport of pool. 


The APA Nationally
 
Today the APA has grown to over 250,000 members. The league boasts more members than all other "national" leagues combined. APA Pool Leagues are administered locally by a network of Franchise Operators. These League Operators conduct weekly leagues in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball team formats. The APA currently has franchise opportunities available in other states for those who wish to be their own boss, and promote the sport of pool. APA leagues play across the United States, Canada, Japan and Singapore. Teams compete weekly in 8-Ball and 9-Ball leagues with all teams having the opportunity to advance to the APA's Pool Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the national level, the APA guarantees more than $1 Million in national tournament prize money. This consists of the APA National Team Championship, the APA 8-Ball Classic, the APA 9-Ball Shootout, and finally the MiniMania Tournaments. The APA also conducts the U.S. Amateur Championship, the world's most prestigious amateur tournament. It is the only tournament conducted by the APA that is open to members and non-members alike.
 

The APA in Collin County

The Collin County APA was formed in December 2004, and today we have over 650 active members participating in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Ladies, and Masters.  We offer league play on Sunday afternoons, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, and once-a-month formats for both Ladies.

In addition, the League offers the following tournaments each Session:

Captain/Co-Captain Tournament
Top Gun Tournament

We also hold qualifiers for the following:

8-Ball Singles
9-Ball Singles
Jack & Jill Scotch Doubles
8-Ball Scotch Doubles
9-Ball Scotch Doubles

Don't get left out!  Come join the fun!