NECQ STARTS TODAY

January 31, 2026 3:02 PM

by APA ROCHESTER

NECQ STARTS TODAY

January 31, 2026 3:02 PM

by APA ROCHESTER


The Northeast Challenge Qualifier kicks off TODAY!

More Info about APA's 2026 Northeast Challenge can be found HERE

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NORTHEAST CHALLENGE QUALIFIER
@Billiard Breakdown

8Ball Sat Jan 31 // 9Ball Feb 1
Entry for teams is $150 + TT
Doors will be at 11am
Play starts at Noon.

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TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

This will be a double elimination toledo style tournament. Each round teams will pick 5 players (SL Cap 23), put them in order of skill level from low to high. Players will go head to head in this order. One rack each, for 1 point per rack. Once the first rotation is done, teams put up another 5 player roster to be played again from lowest to highest. First team to 5 points wins. No time outs or coaching. All other regular APA rules will apply. Bracket are capped at 16 teams.

All participants must stay active in the 2026 Summer session with a minimum of 20 matches played in the last 2 years by in the format they’re participating in.

Winning 8 Ball & 9 Ball teams may have up to 2 common players.


NECQ REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT
1/25/26 - 5:36 pm
Only ONE slot left for both 8 & 9 ball brackets of next weekend's Northeast Challenge Qualifer. Registration will close TONIGHT 1/15 at midnight.LAST CHANCE👉REGISTER HERE Teams must consist of FOUR original members, up to 4 players may be from other teams as long as they are active in the format! Entry is based on your teams Fall Session Performance:👉1st Place teams may register for this eve