Best of the Rest

March 27, 2026 12:17 AM

by APA-Atlanta

Best of the Rest

March 27, 2026 12:17 AM

by APA-Atlanta

Best of the Rest takes place once a year after the Spring Tri-Annuals prior to our World Qualifiers. Teams gain eligibility for the Best of the Rest by finishing as the runner-up in one of our three Tri-Annuals (Summer, Fall or Spring). Teams will have one more opportunity to come back and play for 1 slot per format qualifying for our World Qualifier Vegas Tournament.

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Teams must confirm they are participating by deadline or slot will be a forfeit.

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Deadline: May 27th @ NOON

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Tournament Structure:

  • If your team took 2nd place at any of the Tri-Annuals (Summer, Fall, or Spring), you'll be on the list.
  • BOTR is a Single Elimination tournament in both formats.
  • The number of teams' at the "Best of the Rest" will vary based on participation 
  • 1 slot for each format (8-Ball & 9-Ball) will advance to World Qualifiers.
  • No cash payout - Second chance qualifier tournament for World Qualifiers only.
  • BOTR Tournament is held 1 to 2 weekends prior to World Qualifiers.
  • This is a one-day tournament, matches are played on two tables.
  • Qualifying teams week 4 Spring Session roster will be used to participate in the Best of the Rest Tournament.
  • BOTR teams must have 4 original members
  • The matches may be held on any combination of 7', 8' or 9' tables.
  • All participating members must be on an active roster
  • You were one of the best all year, you deserve a second shot at Vegas!

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Tournament Date:

BOTR: May 5/30

8-Ball @ 9am

9-Ball @ 10am

(Cues Marietta, Doors Open 8:00am)

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Qualifying Teams:

BEST OF THE REST 8-Ball

· Stay Ready

· Tequila

· Hallisey

· Cue Tang Clan

· F.I.S.H

· Cue’d Up

· Tippin Tibbetts

· The Deans List

· Make The Shot

· Infinite Potential 8

· Rack 2 Riches

· The Justus League

· SSS

· Blurred Vision

· 8 Balls of Fire

· The Pool Puffins

· KB Straight Shooters

· Mystery Gang

· Minority Report

· Triple Threat

· One Hit Wonders

· Leather Pockets

· Nice Rack

· Smooth Strokes

· Bad Medicine

· United Cues

· The Muscle 2.0

BEST OF THE REST 9-Ball

· We care a Little

· 9 Lives

· The Hot Pockets

· Pool Hall Junkies

· YAGTBO-9

· The Pool Turtles

· Control Your Rock

· Mom N Pops Team

· Oh 8 Theres Moore

· Miscued Misfits

· Rack-N-Roll

· Night Owlz

· Knighted 9's

· A-Cue R8 Shooters

· Chalking Chit

· Triple Threat 9

· The Muscle 9.0

· Stay Ready 9

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