Team Captain Vegas Qualifier March 28

March 22, 2026 5:28 PM

by Illiana APA

Team Captain Vegas Qualifier March 28

March 22, 2026 5:28 PM

by Illiana APA


The TEAM CAPTAIN VEGAS QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT is another way players can advance to Vegas!

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Our Illiana APA Vegas Qualifier is $250 per team.  The event will be on Sat. March 28th at 1pm at Griffith Billiards.  Entry fees collected will be used to offset travel and registration expenses.

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But....This is only for TEAM CAPTAINS!  You must meet the TWO criteria below:

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CRITERIA 1

You must be a captain in TWO of these THREE Sessions listed below:

•              2025-26 Session 1 (Summer 2025)

•              2025-26 Session 2 (Fall 2025)

•              2025-26 Session 3 (current session)

CRITERIA 2

You must have twenty 8-Ball scores or twenty 9-Ball scores within the last two years by March 28, 2026 AND be on a current Illiana APA roster and also on a Session 1 (Summer 2026) roster.

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TEAM INFORMATION - 3 to 5 Players per Team

•      The total of the skill levels of the 3 players fielded in any team match cannot exceed 15.  A player's highest skill level between formats (8-Ball & 9-Ball) must be used towards the 15-Rule.  Skill Levels 8 & 9 are considered Skill Level 7's for purpose of the handicap 15-Rule.

•      Player may only participate on one team and must be on an active roster within Illiana APA

•      Click the links to the FLYER and other links below for more information.

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TOURNAMENT RULES & FLYER:

CLICK HERE for the Illiana APA Tournament FLYER including how to sign up.

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CLICK HERE to link to the American Poolplayers Associate website for complete information on Rules, Participation, etc.

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CLICK HERE for a Sample Scoresheet.

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LIST OF CAPTAINS

CLICK HERE for a LIST OF ELIGIBLE CAPTAINS from the 2025-26 League Year and their highest Skill Level (as of  03/13/26).

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Please contact/text the League Office with questions 708-745-8244.


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