Master's League starts Summer session June 17

June 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM

by Baton Rouge APA

Master's League starts Summer session June 17

June 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM

by Baton Rouge APA


We are currently accepting registrations for our APA Masters league which currently takes place on Tuesday nights in the East Baton Rouge/Livingston areas.

If you are interested in putting a team in or joining a team please let us know ASAP. The new session starts the week of June 17th!

Contact us at 985-807-4829 via text or FB message at Baton Rouge APA.

Masters League details:

The APA Masters Division is a non-handicapped league within the American Poolplayers Association (APA) that is designed for the higher-skilled players. It follows the U.S. Amateur Championship rules and format, with each match a race to 7, including 8 games of 9-ball and 5 games of 8-ball. Teams consist of 3-4 players, with 3 participating in each match.

Key Features and Rules:

No Handicaps:

Unlike other APA formats, the Masters Division does not use handicaps to level the playing field.

Team Format:

Teams consist of 3-4 players, with only 3 participating in each match.

U.S. Amateur Championship Format:

Follows the same rules and format as the U.S. Amateur Championship, including a race to 7.

Push Outs and Jump Cues:

Push outs are allowed after the break during games of 9-ball, and the use of jump cues is permitted.

Scoring:

Each game won is worth one point, and the first player to 7 wins the match.


World Qualifiers Missing Information
5/11/26 - 4:03 PM
World Qualifier Missing InfoPretty good job for the most part and thanks to those who got what they needed to get done, done... but several have made the list of shame and will receive disapproving looks from yours truly... but more signficantly - you won't be able to participate without getting it done... so get it done. And in the words of the immortal Winston Wolf... "Pretty please with sugar o
Team Certification forms and Greens fees due date
5/9/26 - 5:45 PM
Tomorrow is the due date for both the World Qualifier certification forms as well as the greens fees for those teams qualified.We are still missing items from several teams....On Monday we will post the "tardy list" and publicly shame all those who are unable to get this simple task complete. Then I will start the process of having to track you down and look at you disapprovingly.But seriously, pl