We have started using the APA Scorekeeper app.

Please be patient when starting a match. If you click multiple times, it will start the 2nd, or 3rd match. If this happens, please note it in the comment section at the end.

How to Keep Score in 8-Ball Using the APA Scorekeeper App

How to Keep Score in 9-Ball Using the APA Scorekeeper App

Team fees and greens fees are due the night of play. No exceptions!

New players must be taught to score on paper. This is an APA rule.

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Rate your opponent.

Leave any necessary comments. Keep in mind, notes need to be appropriate.

SUBMIT COMPLETED MATCHES.

Fall and Spring Session Schedule

APA is adjusting their schedule pertaining to when we can hold our WQ’s. This means a slight adjustment will be made to our schedule again. It will most likely show up more next league year. I am doing my best to avoid play on major holidays or holiday weekends but sometimes it can’t be avoided. So, what I’m trying to do instead, to help avoid confusion, is insert a pre-play.**

If at any time you know your team will be unavailable for a league night, say something beforehand. Scoresheets can be released early so matches can be played early. Of course, arrangements will have to be made with the host location. No, you may never hold a league night match at a personal residence.

**Pre-play - It will be listed as the very last match of the session. It will have the same date as the last day of the session. These matches are best played sooner than later. They should be completed by the halfway mark of the session.

Fall and Spring session will both have a pre-play.

Fall session will end the week before Christmas.

There will be no play the weeks of Christmas and New years.

Spring session will begin the week of January 4th.

Spring playoffs will be the week of May 3rd.

Summer session will begin the week of May 11th.

2nd chance tournament will be Saturday, May 16th. (If needed)

WQ’s – 8-Ball May 29th– May 31st.

9-Ball June 5th – June 7th.

Extra Regional Tournaments

We get invited to the APA Northeast Challenge every year. If you are interested in participating in this event, please let me know. So far, we haven’t ever filled the allotment of spots we’re given. I’d like to send as many as would like to go. (July)

We get invited to The Montreal Invitational every year, we have yet to send a team! This event is held at the Sheraton Centre-Ville de Montreal. The deadline to enter this event has passed, but if you’re interested for next year, let me know! I went up last year to check it out. It was pretty cool! This year it will be held April 2nd- 5th. I’ll be going up again. (April)

The CPA/APA Americana Border Battle is an extremely popular event that is held in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada. This is an event that we haven’t really had access to but if there was interest, I would be more than willing to get us on the list. USA vs Canada!!! This year it will be held Nov. 5th – 9th. Unfortunately, it’s too late to try and get in this year. I will be going over to check out this event this year. I’ve never been and would like to see it in person. (November)

Please remember that to participate in the events held in Canada, you must be able to legally cross the border into Canada. APA does not supersede the Canadian government.

Concerning the double-up rule

**Teams may double ONE player if needed. The double up, or ghost rule, may be used as often as a team needs. No more than once per league night.

**The double-up must happen last. **If a team is short on players, the match will continue, doubling the available player that will keep the team under 23. If a make-up match is still needed, it will be played at a later date. The reason for this is because we are very limited with availability for make ups in every division. If we cannot get the “need to complete” makeup matches a little more under control, I will have to remove the opportunity for make ups to happen. Most league areas do not allow double ups or make ups. Please see the double up procedure in your GMAPA bylaws.

**Players available for the double up may not leave until the double up player(s) has been declared.You risk forfeiting. Full team and greens fees are always due regardless of forfeit.

As a courtesy, I suggest letting the opposing team know you need to double as soon as possible and the opposing team choosing the double-up player so people can leave. Just my suggestion.

If using the app, DO NOT SUBMIT INCOMPLETE MATCHES!!

Things that have not changed, but here are reminders:

To be a Captain you must agree to the following:

~ Have a cell phone.

~ Have the APA app installed with notifications turned on.

~ Respond to texts and calls from the LO and other Captains in a timely manner.

~ Agree that you are responsible for the team. (Communications and their actions.)

**The mindset surrounding team fees

When a team joins an APA league night, they are assigned their share of the dues for that session… The team fee is split up weekly… The team fee is then split up nightly by team members. The team fee is what the TEAM owes for participating in League. PLEASE STOP MAKING INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS PAY TWICE AS MUCH BECAUSE THEY DOUBLE. The team fee should be split evenly by the team.

Teams should be avoiding the double up rule altogether, however, it is only there to help with forfeits. Captains should be communicating that the team will need to double, and players should be prepared to adjust their part of the team fee. This includes greens fees where applicable.

**No forfeits the first 4 weeks of play.

**No Makeups will be allowed the last two weeks of play.

**No doubling up the last week of play!

** Bonus points

These points are not automatically awarded to teams. Bonus points are given to reward teams for completing tasks to ensure complete and correct data is entered into the system, in a timely manner. This is to ensure players receive the credit and awards for playing AND to help ensure that sandbagging does not occur. As stated in the message center of your scoresheet, "If I have to go looking for the information, it defeats the purpose." See your GMAPA Bylaws for the details and expectations. This is especially important for when I'm out of town and do not have access to a physical scoresheet.

**Any match postponement, re-schedule, or make-up must be approved by the League Operator FIRST. If you do not contact the League Operator for approval, matches will be forfeited, and full team fees are due. Both Captains need to contact the League Office.

**After the match starts, teams are to have their next player declared before the previous match ends. This is to help minimize the time between matches. It is ONE MINUTE for each team to declare their next player. The match is to start immediately after the second player is declared. See page #25, Forfeits, in your OTM.

You are expected to follow all speed of play guidelines.

Once the match starts, play is to be continuous.

**Any changes to the rules and expectations will be made here and announced verbally (in person).**

These are the expectations if you agree to play League. If you join APA, you agree to those rules. Please do not join the APA and complain about the rules. It takes the fun out of for everyone.

When we lose, we will not belittle our opponent. There is no need to make yourself feel better by making them feel bad for beating you or your teammate. If you lost, you lost. Shake hands, say good game, and move on.

*** Very Important!! ***

No player should ever be giving a Host Location a hard time about what they want or expect from us. If there is an issue, talk to me. Without our Host Locations, we don’t have a place to play. This is a reminder to conduct yourself in a manor that is appropriate.

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DRAMA AT THE DOOR.

Creating drama and “pot stirring” will not be allowed!

READ YOUR GREEN MOUNTAIN APA BYLAWS AND THE APA OFFICIAL TEAM MANUAL (OTM). Know the difference!!

The schedule for your division is posted on your APA app. This does include playoff dates.

St. Albans, Lamoille, and Barre playoffs are held on their regular league night.

All VTPB playoffs are held on the date specified. First round as close to 5:30pm, 2ndround to follow.

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UDATED: 08/11/2025

Division #811 – VPB Sunday 8-Ball, Start time @ 3:30PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

This division will begin in October

3:30PM start time. VTPB closes at 7pm.

Division #910 – Barre Sunday 9-Ball, Start time @ 3PM, @ TALLY

3PM. We currently do not have a cut off time, just be finished by the time the bar closes. Let's not abuse that.

Make-ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with Seiji ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $15 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, and turn them in. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #921 - Lamoille 9-Ball Monday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Robbie’s Wildlife Refuge and The Morrisville VFW

Robbie’s – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10:30PM. Make-up matches are NOT allowed on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday. We are NOT allowed to play matches on the 3rd table. ANY MAKE-UP MATCH OR EARLIER START TIME MUST BE ARRANGED WITH SHARON AHEAD OF TIME.

The Morrisville VFW – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10PM, therefore, no rack may be struck after 9:45PM. MAKE-UP MATCHES NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME.

When playing at The Morrisville VFW, there will be a $15 team greens fee.

Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

Division #920 –VTPB Monday 9-Ball, Start time @ 6PM. @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069.

Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up or pre-play match.

Division #922 – St. Albans Monday 9-Ball, Start time @ 6PM, @ Backstreet Bar

5:30PM start is available if arranged ahead of time. Matches MUST be completed by 10PM. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights are NOT available for make-up matches. MAKE-UP MATCHES WILL NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME WITH LISA. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

Division #831 – VPB Tuesday 8-Ball Tuesday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up or pre-play match.

Division #830 – St. Albans Tuesday 8-Ball, Start time @ 6PM, @ Backstreet Bar

5:30PM start is available if arranged ahead of time. Matches MUST be completed by 10PM. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights are NOT available for make-up matches. MAKE-UP MATCHES WILL NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME WITH LISA. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

Division #832 – Barre Tuesday 8-Ball, Start time @ 6PM, @ TALLY VT

6PM. No rack is to be struck after 10:45PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with Seiji ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $15 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, and turn them in. Same is required for any make-up match.

Division #841 – VPB Wednesday 8-Ball Wednesday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up or pre-play match.

Division #840 – Lamoille 8-Ball Wednesday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Robbie’s Wildlife Refuge and The Morrisville VFW

Robbie’s – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10:30PM. Make-up matches are not allowed on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday. We are NOT allowed to play matches on the 3rd table. MAKE-UP MATCHES OR EARLIER START TIME MUST BE ARRANGED WITH SHARON AHEAD OF TIME.

The Morrisville VFW – 5:30PM start time is available. Matches must be completed by 10PM, therefore, no rack may be struck after 9:45PM. MAKE-UP MATCHES NEED TO BE ARRANGED AHEAD OF TIME.

When playing at The Morrisville VFW, there will be a flat $3 per person greens fee.

Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

Division #950 – VPB Thursday 9-Ball (9ft) Thursday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 11:15PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up or pre-play match.

Division #951 – VP+B Thursday 9-Ball (7ft) Thursday, Start time @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

5:30PM start time is available. No rack is to be struck after 10PM.

Make- ups are to be completed within 2 weeks of the original date. Make-up matches MUST be arranged with VTPB ahead of time. Same day arrangements will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Scott Blair @ 802-324-6069. Host locations reserve the right to say no if that day is unavailable.

A $30 team greens fee is to be paid the night of play, regardless of if your match is completed. Captains will collect the greens for the night, place them into the appropriate envelope, and deposit them into the VTPB drop box. Same is required for any make-up or pre-play match.

Division #810 – Ladies Division, Start time @ TBD, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

Start date TBD

Division #100 – Masters Division, Wednesday @ 6PM, @ Vermont Pool And Bar

Start date TBD

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COVID-19 / ILLNESS IN GENERAL

If you are feeling under the weather, experiencing a scratchy throat, coughing, runny nose, fever, upset stomach, or allergies, please do not attend League. I suggest you take a COVID test.

If you tested positive for COVID, please do not attend League!

If you attended League, or a League function within a few days of testing positive, I ask that you notify me as soon as possible so that I can notify the necessary people. If you choose, you can notify your team/people to let them know. If you do not feel comfortable doing that, I will notify them. I DO NOT give out people’s names when I contact teams and players so, please don’t ask.

Additionally, if you share the same living space with someone, dating someone, or have continuous close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID, but you are negative, please wear a mask if you wish to attend League.

This may be different than your work policy. This is what we will follow for League.

I get that you really want to play in “that tournament” or league night is your night out. But I need to emphasize that the health and wellbeing of everyone in the GMAPA is more important than you participating in “that tournament” or making League

I do realize that sometimes we do not know we are sick until after we’ve been to League. That is different than showing up knowing you are sick.

I trust that all players are being honest.

I would also like to add that this doesn't just apply to COVID. If you are sick, please stay home.

If you have any questions or concerns about how GMAPA deals with COVID, please ask me.

I'm proud of all of you for doing what you have been asked to do!!